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Art come alive with ADC Gallery

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Exhibition dates: November 15th through January 15th, 2026

Address: 1013 York St. Cincinnati, OH 45214

Website: https://adcfineart.com/

Accept work is my Fabulous Yellow Gerbera Daisy

There is a distinction between being pretty and being beautiful. While someone who is pretty has an attractive appearance, someone who is truly beautiful radiates from within. – Rishikajain 

Spiritually, the color yellow represents joy, illumination, and wisdom. It is often associated with divine presence and enlightenment. Additionally, yellow is considered an energizing color that can inspire creativity and new ideas. This is exemplified by the vibrant yellow Gerbera daisy depicted in the photo—truly a striking work of art.

30th Extremely Minnesota Fine Arts Exhibition Robbin Gallery

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Dates: November 1st– through December 7th

Address: 4915 N 42nd Ave, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Website: https://robbingallery.org/

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: 

Saturday November 1 5:30-8 pm

Accepted Work- Front Row Seat

The time is closing quickly at my time here on Duck Lake.  I enjoy every precious moment that I’ve been gifted with this beautiful view that offers peace and quiet bringing inner calm to anyone who needs it.  Life perspectives are ever changing, and I now notice more of the little pleasures’ life has to offer and give thanks.  The next chapter of life will be even more beautiful, filled with love and light as I’ve been given a sneak preview of what is to come.  My wish is for the next family to appreciate what they have here and have just as many happy memories as my family and I did. 

Process and Practice: Crafting Wellbeing

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By Crooked Tree Arts Center

https://www.crookedtree.org

  • Address: 461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Exhibition Dates: September 16- November 1, 2025

Selected works:

Red Wood

To sit in solitude, to think in solitude with only the music of the stream and the forest to break the flow of silence, there lies the value of wilderness. -by John Muir I love how this Red barked tree stands tall with others but has its own identity- not trying to fit in with the “crowd”, if I had to pick an image that fits me this would be it!

Alone in the Fog

I found this scene peaceful and enjoyed watching the fog roll across the lake while listening to the loons call to each other.  The trees slowly fading into the abyss and all they can do is just sit and patiently wait for it to pass.    This quote from Mehmet Murat Ildan nailed it- “In nature, everything has a job. The job of the fog is to beautify further the existing beauties!

Alone in the fog 13.5x17.5x12023-1

New work alert!

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That’s right my peeps; I’ve been cranking out the art so much I forgot what the sun looked like!  Oh well these were worth it. I’m pleased to announce three new Commando photozaics to the family; After the Storm, Coming up Peachy and Stick figures. You and see these in Person starting August 7th & 9th for our Western show located on the 2nd floor of Solar Arts Building NE Minneapolis, MN.

After the Storm

They whispered to her you cannot withstand the storm; she whispered back I AM THE STORM.   Sometimes we need to rage like a storm, it’s the “knowing” when you it’s time to rage versus walking away with your inner sense of calm.  

Coming up Peachy

Don’t miss an opportunity to watch the sunrise, it’s a great way to begin a brand-new day filled with limitless possibilities.  This trip was over the 4th
of July and my friend and I got up early to photograph a sunrise instead of the gorgeous sunsets that we see from her island.  We ventured out predawn and found a great spot to dock the boat; sat and watched this sunrise come up over the horizon.  

Stick Figuires

Changing seasons are opportunities to harvest (autumn), shed what no longer serves you and go within (winter), plant seeds (spring) and growth (summer)! Like the trees I named Stick Figures now is the time to go within and see what needs to be released so you have room to plant new seeds of prosperity come springtime.  What are you willing to let go, to grow?  Inner peace can be achieved by following Mother Nature’s changing of the season cycle, by Natalie McGuire.

Natural Elements

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Sault Area Art Center

Dates: Month of July 2025

Website: https://www.saultartcenter.com/

Accepted work: Ocean Migration

When I read this quote below by Sarah Kay, I see this image in my mind’s eye.  “Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.”  Allow calm views, like Ocean Migration, to wash away stress and negativity that impede your inner peace.  It is easy to imagine the rocks rolling towards the water, welcoming the waves of constant kisses that are constantly coming at them.

Art at MSP airport

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The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is honored to share your work with 66 other artists based in the neighborhood. The exhibition will be open in the Concourse C Gallery in Terminal 1 from June 9 – December 1, 2025.

Exhibition dates: June 9th– December 1, 2025

Location: MSP (Minneapolis-Saint Paul) airport Concourse C gallery in Terminal 1

Concourse C is for travelers heading East!  West Coast travelers- it’s a walk but well worth it!

Accepted works: Wolf n Bear & End of Day

End of Day

Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully by Kristen Butler- Go out and be one with Mother Nature; allow her to show you we are all one with the universe.  So, fill your heart with beautiful images that keep your Soul’s light shining bright!  End of Day is a symphony, where all participants flow in harmony and me with my camera the composers- one of the best gifts given to me from nature. 

Wolf n Bear?

Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for a while, leaving footprints on our hearts and we are never the same- by Flavia Weedn.  Indigenous cultures believe that bear footprints and the bear itself represent strength, courage and the connection to the natural world.  This image reminds me of the ones that left their footprints on my soul.

1stdibs

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I’m happy to announce my artwork is officially on 1st dibs website- link below.

This is made possible because of the great collaboration between Curator & Co. & nmcguirestudio.  I’m happy to see my art career going to the next level and having the ability to share my talents with a wider audience.  Check out the new website where you can officially buy my artwork online. I do commission work and include my website (below), which has examples of commissioned works created for some of my clients.

1st Dibs

https://www.1stdibs.com/creators/natalie-mcguire/art

nmcguirestuidio

https://nmcguirestudio.com/

Curator & Co.
Peach kissed sky
Front Row Seat
Commission works

View Look Up: Denizens of the Sky

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View Arts

https://www.viewarts.org

Exhibition: View Look Up: Denizens of the Sky

Dates: December 7th – through February 22, 2025

location: View 3273 State Route 28 Old Forge, NY 13420

Accepted work Sunset flows

It is the sky that makes the earth so lovely at sunrise and so splendid at sunset. In one, it breathes over the earth the crystal-like ether, in the other the liquid gold. By Thomas Cole. I found this fitting, so I named Sunset Flows at the image taken at Cole Beach. I love synchronicities like this one; it was meant for me to photograph and share with you, the viewer.

Sunset Flows

Commando series – statement

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process that starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye, whether rolling hills or a babbling brook.  After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors.  I cut the glass by hand by placing smaller shards in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame.  Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.  This series I call commando, it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.

Keller Prize -2024

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https://www.thekellerprize.com/copy-of-2023-gallery

Blessed to have a few samples of my works for the Keller prize and up for a prize and publication in early 2025.  Fingers crossed my work is selected…

https://www.thekellerprize.com/2024-artist-gallery-m-r

My work under this tab- Natalie McGuire

Sample works: Orange watercolor, Yellow Gerbera Daisy, Hint of Gold, Gateway to Racepoint Beach, and Beach Life.

Orange Water color
Yellow Gerbera Daisy
Hint of Gold
Gateway to racepoint matte less
Beach life

Commando Photozaic – artwork statement

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook.  After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors.  I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame.  Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art. I call commando, is liberating for me because it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame, with no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.

The Cabin Show at Dow Gallery

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The Cabin Show at Dow Gallery

Exhibition dates: august 17th through October 5th, 2024

Location: 2242 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55114

Website: https://www.dowartgallery.com/

The great news just keeps pouring in!  I have two more works accepted into the Cabin Art show just minutes from my home! 

Accepted works:

End of Day

Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully by Kristen Butler- Go out and be one with Mother Nature; allow her to show you we are all one with the universe.  So, fill your heart with beautiful images that keep your Soul’s light shining bright!  End of Day reminds me of a symphony, where all participants flow in harmony and my camera is the composer- one of the best gifts given to me from nature. 

Beach Life

Life is like an Ocean or in this case a Great Lake; sometimes it can be calm, rough waves, gorgeous blue waters, or jet black with white caps but at the end of the day it is always beautiful.   Simple views like this help me recharge my soul, releasing creativity like endorphins after a workout so I can share my visual art to the world.