Learn the centuries-old delicate craft of silverpoint from GNSI member Scott Rawlins! Scott will teach "Exploring Silverpoint" on Zoom from 10am - 12:30pm US ET on four Wednesdays in December. All levels of experience are welcome. Register: reg126.imperisoft.com/glenechopark...

Reminder: RSVP for the GNSI-DC Field Trip Event If you're in the DC area, check out this event to sketch farm animals with the DC chapter! If you're interested in attending or carpooling, RSVP with Liz (lizsiskillustration@gmail.com). #SciArt

The show "Re-Inhabiting Conservation: Our Shared Skies" is on view at IA&A at Hillyer in Washington, DC until November 29! creatureconserve.com/reinhabiting... Painting by GNSI member Catie Michel

Massachusetts Audubon and the Museum of American Bird Art is hosting a weekly series of virtual speakers until December 16 titled "The Art of Birds: Avians as Muse, Myth, and Mentor." Tomorrow's speaker, Kenn Kaufmann, will speak about the role of bird art in education and conservation. #SciArt

The Art of Birds: Avians as Muse, Myth, and Mentor

MABA’s series of thought-provoking lectures continues, this time exploring the many ways birds have inspired artists, from Indigenous Tlingit contemporary glass art and Audubon’s work as an artist to…

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Spend a day drawing birds! Linda Feltner is hosing a one-day workshop on Friday, December 4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Linda will share her favorite techniques for sketching live birds and capturing details while emphasizing form, balance, and gesture. www.lindafeltner.com/class-worksh... #SciArt

In two weeks, head to Georgetown University for an evening program: Birds and the Power of People: A Celebration of Science, Art, and Conservation! Through art, conversation, and demonstrations, explore how collective effort gives us genuine reason for hope about the future of migratory birds.

This Saturday is the last day to see the GNSI New England Chapter's "There’s No Place Like Home!" 2026 Members Exhibition. This show explores animal homes with the goal of helping audiences understand and appreciate the wonders of the who, what, when, where, and why of animal dwellings. #SciArt

Massachusetts Audubon and the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center have a variety of upcoming art events such as live animal figure drawing and family nature journal club. Check out their website for all of their sessions! buff.ly/1hTJU8O #SciArt

This Saturday, the Wildfire + Water artist residency is having a popup exhibit at PLAYA in Summer Lake, OR! This exhibit will show new works by nine artists exploring the urgent issues of wildfire and water in Lake County. #SciArt playasummerlake.org/events/wildf...

The Association of Science Communicators is accepting submissions for presentations at the SCIENCE TALK ‘27 annual science communication conference. They are looking for presentations that show what communicators can put into practice to make their work more effective. #SciArt

One more week to see the 39th annual "Western Visions" at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Wyoming! #SciArt www.wildlifeart.org/exhibits/wes...

Portrait Botanique by Kélanie Chapdelaine Through September 27, 2026, visit Parc Marie-Victorin in Kingsey Falls, Québec to discover the exhibition of 22 botanical watercolors by Kélanie Chapdelaine, celebrating the beauty and delicacy of the plant world! #SciArt

A reminder for GNSI members: The GNSI Annual Business Meeting is coming up on September 27 at 3pm ET (virtually!!). The meeting is open to all active members, a link will be provided in an email. 10% of membership attendance is required to vote to approve the meeting, so please plan to attend!

The New England GNSI Chapter is celebrating their 2026 Members Themed Art Exhibition "There’s No Place Like Home!" The show will be up September 13 – October 17 at the Silpe Gallery at the University of Hartford. There's a reception on September 12 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for any who wants to join!

Journal of Natural Science Illustrators 2026-1 issue is out! This issue explores how art connects scientific knowledge with culture, education, and the natural world. Mallery Quetawki shares how she uses Zuni imagery and Indigenous knowledge to communicate environmental health research. #SciArt

Watch a small part of the recent 2026 GNSI Virtual Conference! Discover how the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) supports the field of visual science communication through its Journal, membership, and Chapters & Groups. #SciArt www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEbl...

2026 Visual SciComm Conf — GNSI Highlights JNSI & Chapters

GNSI Journal, Membership & Chapters: Building a Community for Visual Science Communication Discover how the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) supports the field of visual science…

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GNSI Members: Announcement! The GNSI Annual Business Meeting will be held virtually on September 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern. The meeting is open to all active members, and a link will be provided in an upcoming email. #SciArt

Thank you to Rick Simonson, Wendy Hollender, Mark Belan, Karen Talbot, and Eric Keller for leading this year's workshops following our GNSI conference! We hope that everyone who attended gained valuable insights into new skills, techniques, or subject matter. #SciArt

Did you attend the 2026 GNSI Visual SciComm Conference? Don't forget that you have access to the conference recordings until Sept. 1! To access recordings, visit the conference lobby and then click the calendar icon to navigate between recordings. www.crowdcast.io/c/vizscicomm... #SciArt

Are you a college student studying art & science? Would you like a GNSI membership for a year? Apply to receive a free membership with access to the Journal of Natural Science Illustration and other members-only benefits. Deadline: Sept. 30 Winner announced: Nov. 1 www.gnsi.org/grants-and-s...

This article from Newspaper Design takes a behind-the-scenes look at National Geographic artist Fernando Baptista's process in creating his award-winning infographics! newspaperdesign.org/2026/07/07/h... #SciArt

How National Geographic’s Fernando Baptista Brings Science and History to Life

Fernando Baptista, Senior Graphic Editor at National Geographic, has built a career turning complex science, history, and archaeology into compelling visual stories. In this conversation with TK…

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In one month, On the Edge of the Pacific: Exhibition Celebrating Coastal California opens at the Grove Museum of Natural History. September 16, 2026 – January 3, 2027 On the Edge of the Pacific is a solo exhibition celebrating life along coastal California and the Baja Peninsula. #SciArt

Congrats to member Wendy Hollender for the New York Times article about her botanical illustration and her latest book, "The Album of Plant Families: An Illustrated Exploration of Nature’s Beauty and Bounty"! www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/r... #SciArt

The GNSI Finger Lakes Chapter is having an exhibit and sketch events: A Stand of Artists: The Art and Science of Animal Collectives August 29 – Oct 2, 2026 Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA) Opening Reception: August 29 from 4–6 pm Gallery hours: Fridays and Sundays 1- 5 pm #SciArt

Portrait Botanique by Kélanie Chapdelaine June 8 – September 27, 2026 Visit Parc Marie-Victorin in Kingsey Falls, Québec to discover the exhibition of 22 botanical watercolors by Kélanie Chapdelaine, celebrating the beauty and delicacy of the plant world. #SciArt

We are looking for a GNSI member who's interested in volunteering for an exciting yet-to-be-announced opportunity—not directly related to the 2027 Golden conference! (Read on for more info) #SciArt

A reminder of these class offerings: Session I-Foundations in Graphite: September 7-November 16 Drawing With Procreate® with Andrew Nixon: September 8-November 17 #SciArt

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GNSI member Gretchen Halpert has two class offerings for the fall through her Scientific Illustration Distance Program. Full class details can be found at www.gretchenhalpert-distanceprogram.com/blank-1 #SciArt

Did you know that as a GNSI member you can have job opportunities sent to your inbox? The Job Board is a member perk that can help you find call for entries, job openings, and other opportunities. It comes straight to your email and is easy to sign up for right on your GNSI login page. #SciArt

The Denver Botanic Gardens is hosting "Food for Thought," an online lecture series with the School of Botanical Art & Illustration. These talks feature experts who discuss professional practices for creatives and highlight trends in science + art. #SciArt

I got to spend the morning learning botanical illustration techniques from the acclaimed illustrator Wendy Hollender. Thanks, @gnsiart.bsky.social for organizing the workshop.