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Arts In Nature
CONNECT 2025
Call for Creatives
Bernheim’s Arts in Nature team is now accepting proposals for this year’s CONNECT, an enchanting celebration of art, science, music, and nature happening on Saturday, August 16, from 6:34–11:34 p.m. We’re seeking bold, interactive experiences to activate the 1.3-mile Lake Nevin Loop, transforming it into a vibrant, illuminated trail that will be enjoyed by thousands.
Artists are encouraged to submit works that support Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature, particularly those incorporating sustainability, repurposed materials, or themes such as biodiversity, climate, and cultural connections. Submissions are open through July 14, 2025.
Studies have long shown the healing benefits of art, and when that art showcases natural settings, those healing qualities often prove even more impactful!
L+A+N+D
L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design): an experience of discovery is Bernheim’s next big art experience! Located directly off the Arboretum Loop in the Hollow, this new and exciting program celebrates innovative design concepts for immersive outdoor installations on a grand scale that spark imagination, conversations, and a deeper appreciation of the natural world
ACRE
ACRE is a living art installation that addresses the organization’s history through the planting of redbud trees, that delineate an acre boundary, in memory of the forest that was previously devastated by industry at an acre a day.
Forest Giants
Designed in harmony with nature, Bernheim’s Forest Giants illustrate the scale of wonder for both children and adults alike. Completed in 2019, Thomas Dambo’s Forest Giants in a Giant Forest installation consists of three sculptures that spark imagination through repurposed and natural materials and inspire people to have fun and think of trash as a resource.
Artists in Residence
Celebrating 45 years in 2025, the Artist in Residence program has attracted artists from around the world who seek to use Bernheim as their inspiration. This internationally renowned program annually awards visual artists the opportunity to live and create site-specific work inspired by their total immersion experience in nature.
About Arts in Nature
The Arts in Nature programs further our relationship with the natural environment through artistic expression, expanding upon Bernheim’s long history of art in the landscape.
