Scottish Society of Botanical Artists (SSBA)
The society was formed on the 18th June 2014 by a group of enthusiastic botanical artists from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a botanical art society in Scotland that would be open to all.
The SSBA, as a Registered Charity (SC045778), is dedicated to nurturing and promoting botanical art, while respecting its traditions.
We aim to provide a forum to share and disseminate knowledge and expertise in all aspects of botanical art; encouraging a high standard of artistic achievement and providing a platform for the exhibition of botanical art in Scotland.
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Let us know about your events
The SSBA newsletter offers the opportunity for you to inform a wide audience about relevant exhibitions and events.
We also are pleased to accept small adverts for items for sale/ wanted, and also offer advertising space to businesses at the small fee of £10 per 1/8 page adverts. Contact the editor on newsletter@thessba.org
Painting drop-in dates for 2017
Our regular Wednesday drop-in days, hosted at the Scottish Arts Club (24 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BW) were a great success last year, so we’ll keep up the good tradition in 2017!
They are a great opportunity to meet fellow artists of all levels, swap tips while you work, and enjoy a good cuppa.
There is a £10 charge each day, payable on the day, and if you would like to book lunch please let either Hazel Morris (for February and March bookings) or Aileen Jorgensen (all later bookings) know well in advance by email.
10.00-16.00
8 February
8 March
12 April
10 May
14 June
12 July
13 September
11 October
8 November
2017 SSBA Exhibition Schedule
Some dates for your calendar
5 April – 29 April 2017
2nd SSBA Spring exhibition
11am – 5pm Tuesday to Friday. Closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
Scottish Arts Club, 24 Rutland Square Edinburgh, EH1 2BW
The Scottish Arts Club will take 30% of sales income, so please take this into consideration in your pricing.
Unfortunately there are no facilities for card or print sales. Previously exhibited paintings may be entered. Hanging fees will be £10.00 for large paintings and £5.00 for small. Painting drop off 4 April 10.45 – 12.00.
2 September – 22 October 2017
“The Colours of Nature”
Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2RQ.
Juried exhibition, further details to follow.
Information on 2018 exhibitions
We are hoping to participate in the International World Day of Botanical Art in the summer of 2018.
Our autumn exhibition will be in the Lillie Gallery, Station Road Milngavie G62 8 BZ – details to be announced later.
AS a Charity THe SSBA is solely funded by money raised through membership and exhibitions, if you would like to donate to us please use the following forms :
Our grateful thanks to The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society https://thecaley.org.uk/ and Giclee UK for their ongoing support.
Thank to the Finnis Scott Foundation for the Biennial award that funded the Introductory and Intermediate Botanical Art workshops in Aviemore and Dumfries from 2022 to 2024.