A chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists, the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California (BAGSC) is dedicated to encouraging the development of botanical art and the promotion of public awareness of this artistic tradition. Guild members are committed to improving their artistry and technical abilities. The Guild supports and sponsors workshops with local experts and visiting lecturers in areas such as drawing and painting botanical subjects, botany, calligraphy, and resources.

The BAGSC web site is listed under the Blogroll, or can be viewed from this page at: http://www.bagsc.org/