Our objective for On the Edge is to highlight Australian flora, fauna and habitats that are threatened for various reasons such as climate change, development and introduced species.
The exhibition will showcase a diversity of endangered and vulnerable Australian species and ecological communities. We hope you will come along and view this incredible exhibition at Lion Gate Lodge. Find out more
BASA will be exhibiting our members artwork in the Art Exhibition on the Gallery level of the Royal Exhibition Building.
Entry is open to members only. Please read the Information for Artists. Click the Register button to enter. Note that entries consist of two parts which are linked:
If you would like to become a member of BASA to be able to exhibit with us then you can click this button to Join BASA
Entries will close on Friday 17 February 2023.
First prize is $1000 for BASA Best in Show.
All Botanical Artists
Botanica Materia de Medica is now accepting applications.
The theme is about plants used in healing and medicine and we are including not only our celebrated botanical art, but a wider range of styles and media.
Submissions are being accepted till April 17.
Botanica de Materia Medica is an exhibition showcasing the artwork by the best Botanical artists in Australia. For this 2023 exhibition, in addition to showcasing our celebrated ‘traditional’ botanic art, we will be including unique perspectives from artists in other genres using other mediums.
Botanic Art began with the scientific illustration of medicinal and culinary plants. Western style Botanical Art evolved with the great botanical expeditions of the 17th and 18th centuries. There is a rich history of the use of plant life in healing and medicine in cultures, including Aboriginal bush medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. This exhibition encourages you to explore the relationship between art and medicine with works depicting plants used in the medical field in innovative ways. Apply now
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The next Flora exhibition will be the first BASA exhibition to be held in Perth, at the Janet Holmes à Court Gallery, West Perth, from 2 September to 14 October 2023 (open Tuesday to Saturday, closed Sunday, Monday each week).
Entry is open to all BASA members with their artworks being exhibited along with artworks from members of the Wildflower Society as well as botanical artworks from the Janet Holmes à Court private collection.
Up to 3 original framed works can be submitted along with a up to of 5 prints and maximum of 4 different card designs with no more than 10 copies of each design. Entry fee is $10 per artwork and 25% commission. Entries will be available on the BASA website from 15 May, closing 31 July 2023.
Can Assist Southern Highlands is proud to partner with the Botanical Art Society of Australia (BASA) and the National Trust in presenting the second Can Assist Southern Highlands Botanical Art & Illustration Prize.
This is a juried exhibition with First Prize of $2000, Second Prize of $1000 and People’s Choice Award of $500.
Entries will open by 1 August and close on Friday 1 September 2023. The theme for this years exhibition is "Spring".
Can Assist ensures all people, no matter where they live in NSW, have equitable access to cancer treatment and care by providing financial assistance, practical support and raising awareness.
The Can Assist SH Botanical Art & Illustration Prize is an annual event celebrating a rotation of the seasons. Can Assist SH will receive the commission of 25% on sales of works and other monies collected at the exhibition.
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