28th Annual International
Exhibition of Botanical Art
September 26–November 23, 2025
In The Studio
Gallery Hours: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 11 am–4 pm
Opening Reception: September 28, 3–5pm
ASBA and Marin Art and Garden Center are collaborating to present the 28th Annual International Exhibition of Botanical Art, their fourth biennial appearance in this beautiful Northern California location. The exhibition of 46 original botanical artworks from an international slate of artists will hang in The Studio, the Center’s hub for cultural programming. Simultaneously, the Northern California Society of Botanical Artists will mount a second exhibition featuring its sketchbook exchange project.
ASBA and MAGC will present in-person workshops as well as a virtual studio visit while the exhibition is on view. A full color catalog of artworks included will be available.
The selection jury chose 46 artworks from 135 entries. Artists included are from the US, Canada, Ireland, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, and Ukraine.
The following artists’ work has been accepted for exhibition:
Carol Ashton-Hergenhan
Béatrice Bergemont
Yoona Chea
Hyunjin Cho
Mary Crabtree
Ronda Dick
Mary Dillon
Crystal Driedger
Sharon Duplantis
Christiane Fashek
Gaye Grossman
Jane Hancock
Albina P. Herron
Kumie Kim
Hyojung Kim
Karen Kluglein
Viktoriia Kolesnykova
Eunhae Jenny Lee
M. Joy Lemon
Curly Lieber
Patricia Luppino
Tammy McEntee
Steven Morris
Keiko Nibu-Tarver
Cynthia Rice
Gillian Rice
Daleen Roodt
Olga Ryabtsova
Constance Scanlon
Kathy Schermer-Gramm
Mitsuko Schultz
Diane Shane-Schuldt
Katya Shiova
Rose Torres
Atsuko Ushigome
Faye Van Wert
Donnett Vanek
Jessica Walker
Denise Walser-Kolar
Catherine Watters
Kerri Weller
Carol Woodin
Etsuko Yamane
Sarah Yu
The Sketchbook Exchange Project
The Northern California Society of Botanical Artists (NCSBA) will mount a Chapter exhibition of their sketchbook exchange project in the upper gallery.
Events at Marin Art and Garden Center
September 26 | 10 am–3 pm
Observing Nature Through Art
with Donnett Vanek
A hands-on workshop exploring botanical art through graphite drawing and watercolor techniques, inspired by plants in the gardens.
September 28| 9 am–1 pm
Botanical Linocut Printmaking
with Olga Ryabtsova
In this workshop, we’ll explore the complete linocut process from sketching and transferring your design to printing greeting cards.
October 11 | 10 am–12 pm
Explore Sketching for Fun
with Lee McCaffree
Explore simple sketching using pen or pencil outside in the garden. All experience levels welcome.
October 17 | 10 am–2 pm
Autumn Leaves in Colored Pencil
with Nina Antze
Spend a day playing with a variety of colored pencil techniques and creating the vibrant colors of the changing autumn leaves.
November 2 | 2 pm–4 pm
Pen and Ink Workshop
with Kristin Jakob
Studio-style class demonstrating pen and ink drawing techniques with one-on-one coaching. Supplies will be provided.
November 7 | 10 am–4 pm
Introduction to Botanical Art
with Catherine Watters
This class will introduce you to the world of Botanical Art using graphite, watercolor, or colored pencil.
Virtual Studio Visits
Get an inside look and learn about one of the artist’s process and workspaces, in this virtual studio visit. Participation fee is $15 for ASBA members, $20 for non-members.