Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
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The GNSI supports all types of visual communicators working in science. #SciArt #SciComm #VizSciComm #DataViz
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Formerly @GNSIorg on the other site.
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Formerly @GNSIorg on the other site.
Join the GNSI - D.C. Chapter on Wednesday, December 10th for their annual Holiday Party! 5:30 - 8:00 PM at the National Museum of Natural History (1000 Constitution Ave NW).
If you're interested, please RSVP to [email protected] by Dec 8th for badging via security.
If you're interested, please RSVP to [email protected] by Dec 8th for badging via security.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join the GNSI - D.C. Chapter on Wednesday, December 10th for their annual Holiday Party! 5:30 - 8:00 PM at the National Museum of Natural History (1000 Constitution Ave NW).
If you're interested, please RSVP to [email protected] by Dec 8th for badging via security.
If you're interested, please RSVP to [email protected] by Dec 8th for badging via security.
Looking for some inspiration for your next botanical illustration? Discover what inspires the artists showcased in the Association of Botanical Artists' 2025 Open Exhibition!
www.assocbotanicalartists.com/inspiration
www.assocbotanicalartists.com/inspiration
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Looking for some inspiration for your next botanical illustration? Discover what inspires the artists showcased in the Association of Botanical Artists' 2025 Open Exhibition!
www.assocbotanicalartists.com/inspiration
www.assocbotanicalartists.com/inspiration
This year marks the 50th annual "Birds in Art" exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin! This internationally renowned exhibition includes 112 new pieces and thirty works from the museum’s collection.
www.lywam.org/exhibitions-archive/birds-in-art-exhibition-in-wausau
www.lywam.org/exhibitions-archive/birds-in-art-exhibition-in-wausau
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This year marks the 50th annual "Birds in Art" exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin! This internationally renowned exhibition includes 112 new pieces and thirty works from the museum’s collection.
www.lywam.org/exhibitions-archive/birds-in-art-exhibition-in-wausau
www.lywam.org/exhibitions-archive/birds-in-art-exhibition-in-wausau
Calling all artists! Pollinator Partnership is seeking an artist to create the 2026 Pollinator Poster titled "Life on a Leaf: Celebrating Host Plants and Caterpillars.” This theme is an opportunity to show the life cycles of butterflies and moths and highlight the plants that support them.
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Calling all artists! Pollinator Partnership is seeking an artist to create the 2026 Pollinator Poster titled "Life on a Leaf: Celebrating Host Plants and Caterpillars.” This theme is an opportunity to show the life cycles of butterflies and moths and highlight the plants that support them.
There is one more month to see the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation's exhibition "The Art and Science of Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero" at Carnegie Mellon University! This exhibition celebrates the work of Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero, Costa Rican botanist, artist and educator.
The Art and Science of Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero | Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation promotes the history of botany through its collections, research, exhibitions, publications, and services.
www.huntbotanical.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
There is one more month to see the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation's exhibition "The Art and Science of Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero" at Carnegie Mellon University! This exhibition celebrates the work of Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero, Costa Rican botanist, artist and educator.
The Society of Wildlife Artists has an open call for The Natural Eye Bursary! Awards are given to artists for independent projects that focus on wildlife. Application guidelines can be found on their website linked below, and the deadline to submit is November 30th.
swla.co.uk/bursaries/na...
swla.co.uk/bursaries/na...
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Society of Wildlife Artists has an open call for The Natural Eye Bursary! Awards are given to artists for independent projects that focus on wildlife. Application guidelines can be found on their website linked below, and the deadline to submit is November 30th.
swla.co.uk/bursaries/na...
swla.co.uk/bursaries/na...
The GNSI Matching Gift Opportunity is Here!
The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators is doing a year-end fundraising campaign. If you are interested in giving charitable contributions, consider helping support the Guild's mission to promote science education through the creation of accurate art!
The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators is doing a year-end fundraising campaign. If you are interested in giving charitable contributions, consider helping support the Guild's mission to promote science education through the creation of accurate art!
2025 Griswold Matching Gift (GNSI Future Fund)
GNSI 2025: Fundraising for the Future The GNSI Mission to promote science education through the creation of accurate art has never been more important. Beautiful art conveying accurate information…
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The GNSI Matching Gift Opportunity is Here!
The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators is doing a year-end fundraising campaign. If you are interested in giving charitable contributions, consider helping support the Guild's mission to promote science education through the creation of accurate art!
The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators is doing a year-end fundraising campaign. If you are interested in giving charitable contributions, consider helping support the Guild's mission to promote science education through the creation of accurate art!
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Tonight continues a series of speakers from Massachusetts Audubon on "The Art of Birds." With three speakers left in the series, check out their website for more information and to sign up for the free online talks!
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November 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Tonight continues a series of speakers from Massachusetts Audubon on "The Art of Birds." With three speakers left in the series, check out their website for more information and to sign up for the free online talks!
buff.ly/eWpOwMS
buff.ly/eWpOwMS
This Friday is the deadline for the Drexel Academy of Natural Sciences' Don and Virginia Eckelberry Endowment Fellowship for field-based nature art projects!
For more details and the application:
bit.ly/eckelberryapp
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
For more details and the application:
bit.ly/eckelberryapp
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This Friday is the deadline for the Drexel Academy of Natural Sciences' Don and Virginia Eckelberry Endowment Fellowship for field-based nature art projects!
For more details and the application:
bit.ly/eckelberryapp
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
For more details and the application:
bit.ly/eckelberryapp
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Whether you couldn't make the event in the spring or you want to watch the presentations again, the Science Art Summit has made their sessions available on YouTube! Check out this playlist to watch the recordings.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Whether you couldn't make the event in the spring or you want to watch the presentations again, the Science Art Summit has made their sessions available on YouTube! Check out this playlist to watch the recordings.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Join the GNSI Northwest Chapter for a special Sketch Meetup in Port Townsend, Washington!
Their next chapter meetup will take place on Saturday, November 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.
Their next chapter meetup will take place on Saturday, November 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join the GNSI Northwest Chapter for a special Sketch Meetup in Port Townsend, Washington!
Their next chapter meetup will take place on Saturday, November 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.
Their next chapter meetup will take place on Saturday, November 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.
For those who became fans of Dr. Barrett Klein at the conference, here is the paper he wrote with GNSI member and fellow entomologist Dr. Tierney Brosius! They examine how visual artists use insects to respond to environmental topics. Cool findings & open access! ✨ 🦋
www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13...
www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13...
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
For those who became fans of Dr. Barrett Klein at the conference, here is the paper he wrote with GNSI member and fellow entomologist Dr. Tierney Brosius! They examine how visual artists use insects to respond to environmental topics. Cool findings & open access! ✨ 🦋
www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13...
www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13...
Haven't had a chance to check out Jen Christiansen's book "Building Science Graphics" yet? Here is a free/open-source chapter on the fundamentals of science communication! Jen is a GNSI member and senior graphics editor at Scientific American.
Science Communication Fundamentals — Building Science Graphics
“Science Communication Fundamentals” is a free chapter sample from the book Building Science Graphics courtesy of the author, Jen Christiansen. Subsections include The Science of Science…
www.buildingsciencegraphics.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Haven't had a chance to check out Jen Christiansen's book "Building Science Graphics" yet? Here is a free/open-source chapter on the fundamentals of science communication! Jen is a GNSI member and senior graphics editor at Scientific American.
Check out these great events from Black in Anatomy that start tonight! The link to register is in the post below.
Black in Anatomy Week 2025 is October 13-18.
Join us for connection, reflection, a members’ meeting, 3 webinars and #PaintCelebrate! Open to all who love anatomy!
Registration links at linktr.ee/blackinanatomy
#BlackinAnat #BlackinAnatWeek
Join us for connection, reflection, a members’ meeting, 3 webinars and #PaintCelebrate! Open to all who love anatomy!
Registration links at linktr.ee/blackinanatomy
#BlackinAnat #BlackinAnatWeek
October 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Check out these great events from Black in Anatomy that start tonight! The link to register is in the post below.
Check out Scientific American's Oct 2025 issue for some beautiful visualizations and a really interesting exploration of the ancient origins of bird migration! The evolutionary tree makes use of #SciArt by GNSI members Brittany Cheung & Rebecca Gelernter.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
Bird Migration Is One of Nature’s Greatest Spectacles. Paleontologists Just Found Clues to Its Origin
Tiny fossils hint at when birds began making their mind-blowing journey to the Arctic to breed
www.scientificamerican.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Check out Scientific American's Oct 2025 issue for some beautiful visualizations and a really interesting exploration of the ancient origins of bird migration! The evolutionary tree makes use of #SciArt by GNSI members Brittany Cheung & Rebecca Gelernter.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
Science visuals make an impact! A well-crafted visualization can seed understanding for years after the artist puts down their tools. This video is still using graphics based on work that GNSI member Britt Griswold contributed to at NASA 20+ years ago. #SciArt
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYud...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYud...
How Do We Know the Age of the Universe? | The WMAP Beach Ball
When the Science Museum Group acquired the contents of Stephen Hawking's desk, we noticed something odd sat on his desk. An inflatable ball. What at first might seem like an innocent toy is actually…
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October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Science visuals make an impact! A well-crafted visualization can seed understanding for years after the artist puts down their tools. This video is still using graphics based on work that GNSI member Britt Griswold contributed to at NASA 20+ years ago. #SciArt
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYud...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYud...
Hello all! Something a little bit different today: I’ll be speaking as Jenn Deutscher, your former Social Media Director.
It has been an honor to serve the Guild as its Social Media Director for the last 7(?!) years. 🧵
It has been an honor to serve the Guild as its Social Media Director for the last 7(?!) years. 🧵
September 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hello all! Something a little bit different today: I’ll be speaking as Jenn Deutscher, your former Social Media Director.
It has been an honor to serve the Guild as its Social Media Director for the last 7(?!) years. 🧵
It has been an honor to serve the Guild as its Social Media Director for the last 7(?!) years. 🧵
The 2025 SciArt Summit runs online from October 2 16:00 - 18:00 Central European Time (10a - 12p US ET). This summit's topic is Science, Art & How to Build a Career Around Them, and will feature 6 short talks and a panel discussion. Free registration.
scienceartsummit.com
scienceartsummit.com
Science Art Summit – Science, Art & How to Build a Career Around Them
Science, Art & How to Build a Career Around Them – Register For Free to Stay in the Loop
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September 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The 2025 SciArt Summit runs online from October 2 16:00 - 18:00 Central European Time (10a - 12p US ET). This summit's topic is Science, Art & How to Build a Career Around Them, and will feature 6 short talks and a panel discussion. Free registration.
scienceartsummit.com
scienceartsummit.com
Hope everyone has fun meeting the artists today at the reception for the GNSI Great Plains chapter's "The Glories of Nature" #SciArt exhibit! Stop by the Langworthy Art Gallery in Seward, NE from 2 - 4pm today for the reception, or visit at your convenience through October 31 to view the exhibit.
September 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Hope everyone has fun meeting the artists today at the reception for the GNSI Great Plains chapter's "The Glories of Nature" #SciArt exhibit! Stop by the Langworthy Art Gallery in Seward, NE from 2 - 4pm today for the reception, or visit at your convenience through October 31 to view the exhibit.
Shoutout to Dr. Tierney Brosius for her feature on Arts Midwest! The article talks about how she uses art to build curiosity around insects and talk about their conservation.
Read more (and see some of Tierney's wonderful knitted vests) at artsmidwest.org/stories/dr-b...
Read more (and see some of Tierney's wonderful knitted vests) at artsmidwest.org/stories/dr-b...
Scientist ‘Dr. Beetle’ Uses Art to Talk About Insect Ecology, Conservation
Dr. Tierney Brosius, a professor of biology, believes art can impact science communication. From handmade wares to murals, she’s exploring creative ways to build curiosity around insects.
artsmidwest.org
September 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Shoutout to Dr. Tierney Brosius for her feature on Arts Midwest! The article talks about how she uses art to build curiosity around insects and talk about their conservation.
Read more (and see some of Tierney's wonderful knitted vests) at artsmidwest.org/stories/dr-b...
Read more (and see some of Tierney's wonderful knitted vests) at artsmidwest.org/stories/dr-b...
Congratulations to the GNSI members who were selected for the Arcadian Gallery's American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition!
Out of 440 entries from around the world, 60 works were selected for the physical gallery exhibition, and 60 additional works were selected for the online show.
Out of 440 entries from around the world, 60 works were selected for the physical gallery exhibition, and 60 additional works were selected for the online show.
September 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Congratulations to the GNSI members who were selected for the Arcadian Gallery's American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition!
Out of 440 entries from around the world, 60 works were selected for the physical gallery exhibition, and 60 additional works were selected for the online show.
Out of 440 entries from around the world, 60 works were selected for the physical gallery exhibition, and 60 additional works were selected for the online show.
Tucson, AZ: Join GNSI member Linda Feltner for Watercolor for the Love of It! on December 5, 6, and 7, 9am - 3pm. Learn advanced watercolor techniques and embrace its many unique qualities.
$195 for Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum members/$245 nonmembers
www.desertmuseumarts.com/product-page...
$195 for Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum members/$245 nonmembers
www.desertmuseumarts.com/product-page...
September 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Tucson, AZ: Join GNSI member Linda Feltner for Watercolor for the Love of It! on December 5, 6, and 7, 9am - 3pm. Learn advanced watercolor techniques and embrace its many unique qualities.
$195 for Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum members/$245 nonmembers
www.desertmuseumarts.com/product-page...
$195 for Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum members/$245 nonmembers
www.desertmuseumarts.com/product-page...
GNSI member Linda Feltner will lead “Nature Sketching/Journaling at Ramsey Canyon” on October 4, 8am-4pm at Ramsey Canyon Preserve in Hereford, AZ. Discover the beauty of Ramsey Canyon Preserve through the art of nature sketching and journaling. $89
registration.xendirect.com/cochise/cour...
registration.xendirect.com/cochise/cour...
September 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
GNSI member Linda Feltner will lead “Nature Sketching/Journaling at Ramsey Canyon” on October 4, 8am-4pm at Ramsey Canyon Preserve in Hereford, AZ. Discover the beauty of Ramsey Canyon Preserve through the art of nature sketching and journaling. $89
registration.xendirect.com/cochise/cour...
registration.xendirect.com/cochise/cour...
Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts is hosting a virtual presentation on the basics of trademarks and IP on Tuesday, September 16 at 11am US ET.
$12.51 if purchased before Sept 9; $20 after.
www.eventbrite.com/e/wala-trade...
$12.51 if purchased before Sept 9; $20 after.
www.eventbrite.com/e/wala-trade...
September 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts is hosting a virtual presentation on the basics of trademarks and IP on Tuesday, September 16 at 11am US ET.
$12.51 if purchased before Sept 9; $20 after.
www.eventbrite.com/e/wala-trade...
$12.51 if purchased before Sept 9; $20 after.
www.eventbrite.com/e/wala-trade...