Botanic art exhibitions
The Friends hold regular botanic art exhibitions. Every 2 years The Biennial Art of Botanical Illustration Exhibition, of over 150 original works of art is held. In between the Friends hold exhibitions of smaller works and unframed works, special plant genus projects eg the Oaks of the RBG Melb, and other stand alone exhibitions.
The Art of Botanical Illustration 2012 (TABI 2012)
THE FRIENDS OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE INC
PRESENT
The Art of Botanical Illustration 2012
Eleventh Biennial Exhibition
Approximately 70 of Australia’s leading botanical artists along with some international artists are showing their original, exquisite artwork, which has been selected for display.
All works or art are for sale
10 November - 25 November 2012
Weekdays 10 am – 4 pm
Weekends 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesdays 10 am – 8 pm
Entry free
DOMAIN HOUSE GALLERY
Dallas Brooks Drive
SOUTH YARRA 3141
The opening reception will be held at Domain House on Friday 9 November.
All Botanic Artists interested in exhibiting in TABI 2012 are invited to submit works of art. For information -
Download Artist's Entry Form Package
Iris by Terry Napier - publicity image chosen for the TABI 2012
Images are currently being accepted for the TABI 2012 Exhibition. A large album of submitted images is available to be viewed on the Friends' Facebook page which can be found by following the link on the top right of this page
Recent Exhibitions held by the Friends of the RBG Melb
Eucalypts of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Nature's small wonders Exhibition
1-16 October 2011
This exhibition featured botanical illustrations by the artists of the Friends. The subjects for the exhibition were the Eucalypts of the RBG Melbourne plus illustrations of insects and items from nature.
The Eternal Order in Nature: The Science of Botanical Illustration
18 July to 7 August 2011.
Catalogues from the EOIN exhibition are available free from the Friends' office.
Last updated 17 May 2012
