American Tree is an exhibit that explores the role trees played in the formation of the United States 250 years ago -- and the role trees will play moving forward into this nation’s next 250 years. This exhibition opens June 5 in the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Main Gallery. It features the work of 28 artists, and continues through August 13.

An opening reception is June 5, 5-7 pm.
Set in Glen Arbor -- named “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation in February 2026 -- the exhibit celebrates trees in a wide variety of media, styles, and materials. It interprets the pivotal role trees played in the history of this nation. At the same time, American Tree is an exhibition that asks what our relationship with the forests and woodlands looks like today? Is it purely transactional and commercial? Is there respite and renewal to be found in the woods? And what is our blueprint for the forest ecosystem in the next two centuries? What does a United State of Trees look like? Why should we care?

The American Tree exhibition enjoys the support of Deering Tree Service. Read more about American Tree, its companion programs, and look at the exhibit online at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.