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The California Native Plant Society is now preparing for the CNPS 2009 Conservation Conference: Strategies and Solutions January 17-19 2009 at the Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento California.
Among the many objectives of this conference is to “foment a greater understanding and appreciation of California’s unique flora”. A juried botanical art competition and exhibition will contribute to this goal.
- 1st Prize - $750, artwork published in Fremontia, & 2 complimentary tickets to Conservation Conference banquet.
- 2nd Prize - $500, artwork published in Fremontia, & 2 complimentary tickets to Conservation Conference banquet.
- 3rd Prize - $250, artwork published in Fremontia, & 2 complimentary tickets to Conservation Conference banquet.
“Conference Choice” - (voted on by conference attendees) Published in the CNPS 2009 Conservation Conference: Strategies & Solutions Proceedings.
Criteria Artists are invited to enter original artwork in any two-dimensional medium that reflects the beauty and uniqueness of California flora and adheres to high standards of botanical accuracy. All entries must depict plants indigenous to California (no introduced plants, please!). They must be botanically correct and species specific, accompanied by the scientific name.
Please download the Botanical Illustration Entry form or request a form from: CNPS Botanical Illustration Contest, 2707 K Street, Suite 1, Sacramento, CA 95816. Please type or write legibly on the entry form. All fields must be completed including: name of artist, full mailing address, phone number with area code, email, brief description of subject matter, medium, title and dimension of framed or matted work.
Deadline for submission November 1, 2008
DEADLINE: July 11, 2008
Juried Fine Art Exhibition: Juror: D.J. HALL, internationally renowned realist figurative painter. $1000 total cash awards. Open to all artists over the age of 18, working in fine art media, who can hand deliver artwork. 2-D and 3-D. 2-D max. 48”h x 36”w, Sculpture max 30 lbs. $30/3 images (slides or CD-R), $5/each additional, 6 max. Exhibition: Aug. 13- 30. 2008. Reception: Aug. 16. 20% commission on sales. For Prospectus, send SASE to TAG Gallery, 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404,
Contact information: theartistsgallery@verizon.net or 310-829-9556.
It’s time to get your entries ready for the LA Garden Show!
This year we’re doing something different: we’ll be a part of the LA Garden Show Marketplace and not at Peacock Corner (formerly known as The Oak Room). In addition the show will be on view only for the days of the LA Garden Show (Thursday May 1, 2008 to Sunday May 4, 2008). As a result of the changes we will need less “Show Sitting” although the number of Show sitters may need to be increased as we may (we hope) see increased business.
Eligibility Requirements:
The show is open to all BAGSC members who wish to enter original work or prints of original work which have been created within the past two (2) years. As always, members also have the option of selling prints, notecards, etc. of their work. Participating members also need to give time at shifts at the show or participate in other show-related activity.
Subject matter:
Anything botanical, including realistic portrayals of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables or studies in botanical art. The primary subject matter must be botanical, although insects or animals may be shown.
Media:
Watercolor, Graphite, Pen and Ink, Colored Pencil, etc.
Show Entry Deadline: March 12, 2008
More details, including drop-off information and forms are available from our .pdf entry form or by mail. The .pdf entry form will be emailed to all members (and mailed to those members who do not have computer access) the week of February 18th. If you don’t receive a copy, or need another copy, please contact Janice Sharp, LA Garden Show Committee Chair.
The LA Arboretum is planning a bigger and better show than ever before. See you there!
ASBA, Opening 2009 (Tentative Date)
To increase public awareness of plants that are threatened with extinction here and around the world, the ASBA will be collaborating with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and the Center for Plant Conservation to produce an exhibition of endangered plants. This juried exhibition will include approximately 45 original artworks in 3 framed sizes: 24” X 18”, 30” X 24”, and 40” X 34”. These sizes can be horizontal or vertical, and the work need not be for sale. “Losing Paradise?” promises to be an exciting project that will build relationships between artists, institutions, conservation organizations, scientists, and horticulturists.
Submission Deadline: May 2008
Additional information can be found at the ASBA website: http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/ASBA/ASBotArtists.html
San Marino, California
September, 2008
The Southern California Chapter of the ASBA is busy organizing an exhibition to take place at the Huntington Library to coincide with our annual meeting in that fair city. The Huntington is known for its extensive library, with one of the world’s largest and most used collections of rare books and manuscripts. Their desert garden is celebrating its centenary, and a new Chinese garden will be opened this year. It’s time to mark your calendars and think of creating something new for an April of 2008 submission date. More information will be provided in the next issue of the ASBA publication, The Botanical Artist.
