A Tribute Exhibition:
Honoring the Life & Creativity of Nora Liell
Juniper Art Gallery
August 14 – Sept 13, 2025

Juniper Art Gallery is honored to present an exhibit of artwork by Bloomington’s beloved Nora Liell, who passed away on July 6, 2025.

Nora was a multimedia artist exploring themes of the sacred and profane feminine, natural beauty, and cosmic mystery. Through organic linework and bright color that rejects the chromophobic, minimalist traditions of modern design, her paintings express a profound love of the worlds within and without, while her sculptures and ceramics celebrate the joy of the simple and earthbound.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the life and artwork of this dynamic woman, friend and creative.

*Please note: The family will also be hosting a talk/memorial event at Juniper Art Gallery on August 29th from 5-7pm (the day before Nora's memorial service).

Nora's Celebration of Life will be held at the Farm, her childhood home and legacy of the Liell family, in the beautiful central valley of the property. The celebration will begin at 3 pm with socializing and exploring the memorial stations prepared to honor Nora; at 4:30, speakers will share their eulogies, songs and stories, followed by an open microphone, potluck meal, drink, and culminating in a dusktide ceremonial send-off at the pond (worthy of her warrior spirit). Bring your tent and camp overnight with us, as evening brings a bonfire, drumming, and the sort of party Mom would have loved.

We provide:
Main dishes, limited seating, a large central shade tent, and non-alcoholic drinks.

You provide:
BYOB, and please prepare a dish to share! We also encourage you to bring photos and tokens of your connection to Nora, and would be honored to have you speak, storytell, and sing in tribute.

If you have a song that reminds you of Nora, please click https://docs.google.com/sprea… to add it to our playlist!

Camping chairs, tents, tarps, bug spray, sunscreen, and anything else you'd like to make yourself comfortable are a great idea. The event is outdoors and grounds are subject to the weather. Please plan accordingly.
Event is rain or shine.

We hope to see you there!