DONEGAL PAINTING WEEKEND 23 and 24 April, 2016.
Our painting weekend was at The Glebe in Churchill this time and what a real treat that was in the Highlands of Donegal. We now have a growing Donegal membership, […]
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AGM and Billy Showell Presentation and Workshop
The ISBA AGM took place on Saturday the 5th March in the Auditorium of the National Botanical Gardens. Outgoing Chairperson Alex Caccamo opened the meeting. Nominations for new committee were […]
HORTICULTURAL TOUR OF DUBLIN ZOO with Curator of Horticulture Stephen Butler
*** Please note this is an ISBA Member only event. If you would like to become a member please visit our membership page *** DATE: Friday 10 June: 6,30 pm […]
‘A DAY AT THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS’ – Tuesday 10 May: 12.30 – 4.00pm
*** Please note this is an ISBA Member only event. If you would like to become a member please visit our membership page *** May is a delightful time at the National […]
Painting in Glenveagh National Park
On the weekend of the 18 and 19 of April, nine fortunate ISBA members took up the opportunity to travel to Glenveagh National Park to paint. Organised by Oonagh Phillips, […]
The Library of the National Botanic Gardens
By Alex Caccamo, Librarian, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin Please note that the images used in this blog post have been kindly supplied by the Library at the National Botanic […]
Events
Throughout the year, the ISBA organises events for members. These may include painting days and weekends, lectures, garden visits, master classes and workshops and more.
Introducing our Secretary, Colette Roberts
A lot of our members won’t know me at all, but my name is Colette Roberts, and since our inaugural meeting in March I have been the Secretary of our […]
Despatches from Derry
Over the weekend, members of the Aibítir team arrived in Derry~Londonderry~Doire to hang Aibítir: The Irish Alphabet in Botanical Art exhibition at The Playhouse. The preparations and the opening of […]
Visiting Derry and Northwest
You may be wondering what this blog has to do with botanical art, but from 11–24 August, The Playhouse in Derry will be the home of Aibítir: The Irish Alphabet […]
Opening night
Some of the Alphabet team with Dr Shirley Sherwood and her husband, James Sherwood. L to R: Mary McInerney, Oonagh Phillips, Susan Sex, Mary Dillon, NBG Assistant Librarian Colette Edwards, […]
Canadian visitors
The Aibítir project is international in its scope, with artists from Canada, the United States, Scotland, Wales and England taking part. L to R: Canadian visitor Ralph Best, ISBA Vice-chairperson […]
National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin is the home of the Irish Society of Botanical Artists. It was the venue for the Society’s Inaugural Exhibition in May 2014 and will […]
ISBA Inaugural Exhibition
ISBA Inaugural Exhibition Aibítir: The Irish Alphabet in Botanical Art After many months of planning and hard work, the big day was nearly upon us! Alphabet team volunteers gathered at […]
Irish Artists Painting Irish Plants
The Irish Alphabet in Botanical Art – Aibítir Éireannach i Ealaíon Luibheolaíoch The Irish Society of Botanical Artists will present their inaugural exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin […]
ISBA fundraiser Dec 12 2013
A5 PAINTING SALE!! The first ISBA fundraising event will take place with a Silent Purchase Sale of A5 paintings by botanical artists. The sale will take place on December 12 […]
Hip Operation
So, the nights are drawing in … next week the ISBA will meet to see how the ‘Hot Petals’ challenge (set by Holly Somerville earlier in the summer) worked out […]
Plant photography tips for botanical artists
The author of this post is Bernard van Giessen (http://www.catchlight.ie/). Bernard is a professional photographer with over 30 years’ experience both in his native Holland and here in Ireland where […]
Trade Secrets – tips from Botanical Artists
One of the great benefits of being in a Botanical Art Society is being able to share ideas and tips on everything from painting techniques to keeping those plants looking […]