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.
News
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.
Nuntii Autumn 2019
Nuntii Autumn 2019
This quarterly newsletter goes out to all out members, and is packed full of articles new and painting days that our members can access. We have uploaded the Autumn newsletter now that the spring one is out to show non members what the society gets up to.
Happy Reading
Nuntii Autumn 2019 – Download here
SSBA Saughton Park Painting days dates April – Dec 2020
The following dates have been BOOKED on Tuesdays for the McHattie Room at Saughton Park, Edinburgh for the remainder of 2020.
There are 18 places available for the 29 weeks that are booked and if you would like to attend please let me know.
The cost remains at £7 a day [from 10am to 3.30pm]. It is possible to book for the whole 29 weeks at a cost of £203
OR you may wish to make two payments as set out below.
Some people may wish to attend every 2nd week or mornings or afternoons only. If it is at all possible these requests will be accommodated.
as not everyone can attend all days.
Please note, these are not ad hoc drop in painting days as there is a limited capacity, meaning you must book in advance
2020 GROUP 2 £91
- March 31st– 1 week
- April 14, 21, 28 – 3 Weeks
- May 5, 12, 19, 26 – 4 weeks
- June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 5weeks
2020 GROUP 3 £112
- Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, – 5 weeks
- Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 – 4 weeks
- Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 – 4 weeks
- Dec 1, 8, 15 – 3 weeks
There are no painting Days on April 7th, or in July or August as we all need holidays!
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.