MAPS is hosting our annual photographic fine art exhibit this upcoming Mother’s Day Weekend in the Cudahy Room at The Arboretum. We’ll be displaying over 100 photographs. These beautiful images will provide unique insight into the wonderful diversity of habitats, animals, waters, skies, trees, plants, prairies, landscapes and geology of our land. An Artists’ Reception will be held on the opening Friday evening. Important Dates: Friday, May 8 – Artists’ Reception – 5:00-8:00pm – cash bar and raffles – everyone is invited! Saturday, May 9 – Exhibit – 10:00m – 4:00pm Sunday, May 10 – Exhibit – 10:00m – 4:00pm All events take place in the Cudahy Room in the…

All MAPS members, their guests and Morton Arboretum members are invited to attend the Opening Night Reception on Friday, May 8 between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the Cudahy Room of the Administration & Research Center. There is no charge for admission. Guests will not be charged admission to The Arboretum that evening if they tell the Security folks at the Gate they are attending the MAPS Exhibit. (Free entry to the Arboretum for guests is for Opening Night only and does not apply on Sat. or Sun.) Wine, beer and soda will be available for purchase during the reception. Please bring your family and friends!

This is for those members that have previously entered the exhibition on-line. Bring your framed photographs, up to 10 pieces of bin art, any note cards, etc. and $20 fee (cash or check) to the Cudahy Room in the Administration Center, between 3:00 and 6:00. Be sure to label everything you bring. Volunteers will be available to help you, if needed.

It’s time to prepare for the MAPS Annual Nature Photography Exhibit.This prospectus contains all the information you will need to enter your images. Please read through it carefully before you begin your submission(s). If additional information is needed, feel free to contact us. Any member can enter this exhibit that has paid their 2026 membership dues. (A member in good standing.) There is a $20.00 entry fee. This should be paid with cash or check (made out to MAPS) when you drop off your artwork in the Administration & Research Center’s Lobby on Wednesday, May 6, right in front of the Cudahy Room. All members are encouraged to enter up…