Activities and events for every age group occur year round at theNate. Content Creators impress their followers with the unique shots of art and nature at theNate; Outdoor and Fitness Enthusiasts enjoy walking, jogging and exploring the grass paths through 100 acres of open landscape; Art Lovers visit this important world-class collection often - always finding something new; Nature Experts of all ages celebrate the Illinois prairie restoration of the Butterfly Ranch, chronicling the abundant Illinois native plants, insects, birds and animals. Join us for one of our community events, or explore on your own using the free Otocast app on your smart phone.

2024 Calendar of Events at theNate

Rebirth: Stories of Transformation and Renewal

Indira Freitas Johnson

Exhibition on view: August 12 - September 30, 2024

For Sculpture, Wine & Dine on Saturday, September 14

Visual Arts Gallery, Governors State University

 

Curatorial Conversation

Artist Indira Johnson in conversation with Director and Curator Jeff Stevenson

Thursday, August 8, 2024

21c Museum Hotel

6-7:30 wine reception with remarks at 6:30pm

Join us as we explore and discuss the themes of the exhibition "Rebirth: Stories of Transformation and Renewal" and the "Ten Thousand Ripples" project installation at theNate.

Register to reserve your space at this FREE event!

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Sculpture, Wine & Dine 2024

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Ongoing:

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Thank you for planning a visit to theNate! Free admission, free parking, open dawn to dusk 365 days a year. 

Most events are free and open to the public, parking free, and the Metra Electric Line connects us to Millennium Park Station in Chicago. 

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