Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center to Host the 2011 Art Exhibit from the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators - New England Chapter

Opening Reception is Saturday, October 8th at 4 p.m.

Swallowtail on Coneflower (watercolor) by Erica Beade

Mystic, CT (September 27, 2011) The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center will be the host of this year’s art exhibit from the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators - New England Chapter.   The opening reception will be held on October 8 from 4 – 6 p.m. and will feature technique demonstrations by Guild members.  Refreshments will be served.  The reception is free and open to the public.  The show runs from October 8 thru November 20 during regular DPNC hours.

Blue Heron (watercolor) by M.J. Brush

The exhibit features a diverse view of natural science illustration, and will highlight a range of styles, techniques and subjects that exist in the field today.  At 2 p.m. on October 8th Guild member Frances Topping will deliver a “Soul of the Sketchbook” preview slideshow.  During the opening reception Guild members will share their individual skills and styles such as watercolor, drawing thru a microscope, graphite and others.  Guild members’ portfolios will be on display during the opening reception, as well as a selection of members’ sketchbooks.  Some prints will be available for purchase in the DPNC store. 

Since 1946, the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center has provided visitors and the community with experiential science programs that further the Center’s mission:  to inspire and nurture appreciation and scientific understanding of the natural world and foster a personal environmental ethic.  DPNC serves 50,000 people each year with environmental science programs. Originally made possible through the long-term support and commitment of the Denison Society, the Nature Center is a private, not-for-profit organization funded by admission fees, memberships and contributions.  With 10 miles of trails, live animals, and a natural history museum, the Nature Center provides many rewarding recreational and educational opportunities.  More information about the DPNC and its programs can be found at: www.dpnc.org.