Launching American Society of Botanical Artist’s collaboration with Marin Art & Garden Center (MAGC), 30 Sir Frances Drake Boulevard in Ross, California, the 22nd Annual International is being held at the first West Coast venue for this exhibition opening September 22. The selection jury of Frank Almeda, Julie Bly DeVere, and Martha G. Kemp met in May, selecting 48 artworks from a competitive field of 230 entries. Artists included hail from the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, South Korea, and the UK. Of the 45 artists included, eighteen of these have never before been included in an ASBA international exhibition.

MAGC is an 11-acre historic property that is open to the public free of charge from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.  The Center is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization and supported by its community, including individuals, foundations, and businesses who make financial contributions and sponsor events and programs. The vision of MAGC is to preserve and share its beautiful historic site, while enriching our community through exploration and discovery in the arts and the natural environment. MAGC was founded in 1945 by leaders in the local conservation movement who wanted to save the property from development and foster a community engaged with the arts and gardens.  Their vision included a variety of arts and garden groups, some of which still participate in the life of MAGC today. With its gracious gardens, specimen trees, and water features, MAGC is a welcoming environment for visitors to enjoy and a destination for learning.  

For more information visit https://www.asba-art.org/exhibitions/22nd-annual-international