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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Special offer – Half price membership for new members in 2021.
Join the SSBA in 2021: Full membership – £25.00 – Student and Friend membership – £10.00
Benefits of membership include being part of a friendly, inclusive society, annual exhibition, biannual newsletter, regular painting days, workshops, demonstrations and social events. We hope to reintroduce our normal programme as soon as it is safe to do so. If you are interested in joining please complete the membership form and start your botanical art journey with us. Click here
Exhibition, Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh: 6th-24th October 2020
Exhibition by SSBA Member Marianne Hazlewood – Fine hair, Soft Nibs, depictions from a shady bed
An exhibition of botanical Watercolour paintings, Japanese ink paste illustrations and screen prints. All works illustrated at: www.openeyegallery.co.uk.
6th – 24th October, Tuesday to Friday 11am to 5pm, Sat 11am to 4pm.
Visits are by appointment only, please contact the Gallery before arrival to book a slot.
Open Eye Gallery, 34 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE. Phone: 0131 557 1020. Email: mail@openeyegallery.co.uk.
In accordance with Government guidelines all social distancing measures will be in place with hand sanitiser at the door upon arrival. For the safety of all the gallery respectfully asks all visitors to wear face masks.
This exhibition is also accessible online at: www.openeyegallery.co.uk.
Exhibition, Frames Gallery, Perth: 19th September to 10th October
We are expecting to have another wonderful exhibition of the work our members have done during lockdown.
This year the exhibition is at the Frames Gallery in Perth.
10 Victoria Street, Perth, Scotland, PH2 8LW
01738 631085 – info@framesgallery.co.uk
Frames Gallery operates the Own Art scheme allowing buyers to spread the cost of a purchase over 10 payments.
Saturday 19th September to Saturday 10th October 2020
Monday to Friday 10am – 5.30pm, Saturday 10.30am – 5pm
Frames Gallery has now been open for several weeks and this will be their third exhibition since re-opening.
The Scottish Society of Botanical Artists has been established for only six years but has, in that short time, built a sizeable membership of extremely talented artists. Each year we have an annual exhibition and we are delighted to have picked Frames as the venue for this year. There are 21 artists with 79 works on show.The quality of the painting in these works is quite remarkable and it would be well worth paying a visit to see the work on the wall.
As usual paintings, prints and cards will be for sale. The gallery is a large space and we will be limiting numbers if necessary to maintain social distancing guidelines.
However, if you cannot manage to get to the Gallery, there will also be the opportunity to see most of the paintings on the Frames Gallery website www.framesgallery.co.uk and to purchase paintings from there.
Given the current situation we are not able to hold a private view as in the old days but some of the artists will be in the gallery from 11am on the 19th September. To avoid any possible overcrowding you can book a slot from 11am onwards. Book via Eventbrite where you can select the slot which suits you best.
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 Barrie Scott and Co. Greyfriars Art and to Giclee UK for their ongoing support.