Lovers of art and nature are in for a treat this month with the Royal Botanic Garden coming alive with inspiring demonstrations, music and unique botanic inspired exhibitions for Garden Art Month.
The activities include a blend of modern, scientific and traditional exhibitions weaved throughout the Garden as well as hands-on activities for creative kids and master classes for adults.
Various locations at the Garden are buzzing with a range of art-inspired activities, children’s program, music and exhibitions showcasing international artists.
The powerful inspiration of nature is also on display through the exquisite original artworks in the Botanica Exhibition and scientific botanical illustrations submitted for the annual Margaret Flockton Award.
Taking centre stage is Botanica – the leading contemporary botanic art exhibition now in its 20th year where the theme of ‘Celebration’ has been explored by artists.
The exhibition inside Lion Gate Lodge displays what ‘Celebration’ means to each of the artists in the 120 paintings exhibited.
A significant portion from the sales of the original and limited-edition prints will go to the Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Garden.
The Calyx is also hosting Plants with Bite Illustrations and Ikebana: Transforming Autumn.
Now in its 16th year, the Margaret Flockton Award attracts the best professional and amateur scientific botanical illustrators from around the world.
The Award is unique among international art awards as it focuses exclusively on contemporary scientific botanical illustration, instead of botanical art.
A new collaboration between the Garden and the National Art School, the Sketchbook Scavenger Hunt weaves kids throughout the Garden on a quest to visually record the landscapes, plants, people and animals in an iconic setting.
The Royal Botanic Garden’s Art Month ends on 5 May.
