Science
- Evolutionary ecology research
- Horticultural research
- Plant diversity research
- Plant pathology research
- Herbarium & resources
- Scientific publications
Art & illustrationBotanical IllustrationBotanical illustration provides detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations of new and renamed plant species to complement taxonomic descriptions. Entire scientific ‘plates’ may include the plant’s habit (growth form), details of reproductive structures, and other features relevant to its identification. Often such features can be microscopic. The illustrations are made from either pressed or living plants - collected from the the Botanic Gardens or from the wild. Margaret Flockton AwardBotanical illustrators have been associated with research in the National Herbarium of NSW since its opening in 1901. One notable past illustrator was Margaret Flockton. Botanical illustrators can are invited to submit works of black & white scientific botanical illustration for the prestigious Margaret Flockton Award. Artist in Residence programIn keeping with the ongoing use of the Gardens by artists since European settlement and before, the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust offers an annual Artist in Residence Program which allows artists to work in and be inspired by the Royal Botanic Gardens and its collections. The program is offered to a practicing artist who has a demonstrated history of producing work of a high standard for exhibition and whose residency will contribute to the Trust’s programs. Botanical Art & Scientific Illustration coursesFor hundreds of years scientific plant drawings have aided the visual identification of plants for both the botanist and plant enthusiast. However, in the hands of a talented botanical artist, illustrations go beyond accuracy and precision and become works of art in their own right. Under the guidance of award-winning professionals, our Education section has designed a range of Art and Illustration Courses to suit every level of interest, availability and expertise. While the subject matter is predominantly plants, similar techniques are used to illustrate animals. The FlorilegiumThe Florilegium Society at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney was formed to create a collection of paintings of the significant plants growing in the estates of the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust. The original paintings and the copyright will be gifted to the Trust by the artists of the Society. Friends’ Art Master classesThe Friends of The Gardens offer Art Master Classes in botanical painting and drawing for artists with some experience wishing to improve their skills and a general class for artists with some experience covering acrylic still life painting. Botanica & Artisans exhibitionsBotanica is the Friends' annual botanical art exhibition, known for the high quality of work shown, attracting buyers from around Australia and overseas. Artisans in the Gardens is the Friends' annual exhibition of superbly crafted work in a variety of media, on themes of plants and nature. Works include collectables such as textiles, glass, ceramics, and jewellery; sculptures, mosaics and more for the garden. For information on the Friends' annual exhibitions go to Friends' Special Events. Red Box GalleryThe Red Box Gallery, located on level 2 of the National Herbarium of NSW at the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, is a professional exhibition space with a climate controlled environment and lighting to museum standards. All exhibitions mounted within the space have specific relevance to the botanical sciences, horticulture or the history of the Garden's site as the home of the Cadigal people and of first European settlement on the shores of Sydney Harbour. The main aims of the gallery are to
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