Boston Flora

Category: Exhibit

  • Through Monday, August 11 – DayDream Summer Exhibition at Berkshire Botanical Garden

    This summer, Berkshire Botanical Garden will transform into a haven for artistic reverie with “DayDream,” a new exhibition featuring works by some of the most renowned names in contemporary and modern art. DayDream will run from June 6 through August 11, in BBG’s Leonhardt Galleries, inviting visitors to escape the everyday and immerse themselves in the boundless possibilities of the imagination. This summer, Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Leonhardt Galleries are open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    The exhibition’s lineup includes legendary figures such as Salvador Dalí, Annie Leibovitz, Yoko Ono, and Jamie Wyeth, alongside a diverse array of contemporary artists like Roz Chast, Will Cotton and Ellsworth Kelly. Spanning painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, DayDream promises to be a stunning and thought-provoking journey into the artistic subconscious. For complete information visit www.berkshirebotanical.org

  • Thursday, June 5, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Art in the (Polly Hill) Arboretum Opening Reception

    Art in the Arboretum is an exhibit designed to showcase views and interpretations of the Polly Hill Arboretum, 795 State Road in West Tisbury, by 11 artists who are full-time residents, seasonal residents, or regular visitors to the Island. This year’s show will feature photographs, sketches, and paintings. The weatherproof replicas, along with information about each artist, will be displayed on the grounds in the location where the original piece was inspired. The exhibit will be on display through October 31, 2025. An opening reception and tour are scheduled for June 5 from 4:30 – 6 pm. The cost is included with $10 admission to the Arboretum, free for PHA members. For more information visit https://www.pollyhillarboretum.org/event/art-in-the-arboretum/?instance_id=2556

  • Thursday, November 13 & Friday, November 14 – Historic New England Summit 2025, Live and Online

    New England’s largest conference about our collective roles in creating livable and resilient communities. Summit discussions focus on New England while addressing topics that resonate nationally and globally as we work together to transform preservation into an accessible and essential ethic in community sustainability.

    2025 Summit Themes Include:
    Civic Action
    Authenticity & Access
    Culture Building
    Climate Resiliency
    Preservation as Transformation


    Join us November 13 and 14 at the historic Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. Can’t make it to New Haven? Join us via livestream!

    Summit Early Bird Registration is ON now. Visit summit.historicnewengland.org

  • Now On View – Emeralds

    Emeralds is a new, intimate collection of stunning crystals, gemstones, and jewelry on display in the Earth & Planetary Sciences Gallery at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture,

    Highly coveted by a wide variety of cultures, emeralds have played a significant role in shaping human history, helping to facilitate trade and even build empires. From rough stones to sophisticated jewelry, emeralds continue to captivate with their beauty and historical significance, symbolizing luxury and power across cultures and eras. While emeralds are rare, they can be found in countries throughout the world, including Colombia, Madagascar, and Egypt, to name a few. Emeralds formed inside rocks millions of years ago. Those from South Africa are known to be about 2.9 billion years old, while Colombian emeralds date back over 48 million years! The unique characteristics of emeralds provide valuable insights into the processes that formed them. With the use of new AI technologies, scientists are making major advances in unraveling their stories and tracing their origins. Below: Metamorphosis  Brooch created by Wallace Chan Emerald 16 pcs 52.44 tcw Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, Crystal, Butterfly Wings, Mother of Pearl, Tsavorite Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, 18K White Gold, Titanium. On loan from George and Sherry Huang Collection

  • Monday, June 1 – Submission Deadline for Trees of the Thoreau Path Art Competition

    The West End Museum and We Tree Boston invite artists, neighbors and tree-lovers to participate in Trees of Thoreau Path, and art competition and exhibition celebrating the beauty, significance, and importance of trees in the West End. The deadline to submit artwork is June 1. Submit to the West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street in Boston between May 28 – June 1, 2025. A special reception and art show on June 7 between 3 pm – 5 pm will be held. For more information visit https://thewestendmuseum.org/

  • Friday, May 2 – Saturday, May 31 – Make Hay While the Sun Shines

    Wright-Locke Farm is excited to announce an exhibit of farm photography, The photos will be on display in the historic 1827 Barn through May 31. Make Hay While the Sun Shines is a compilation of work from participants in the Farm’s adult photo walks. These talented photographers captured the beauty of our farmstead and the moments nature takes your breath away. The exhibit is free and open to the public during the following hours: Wednesdays through Fridays, 1 – 3, and Saturdays, 10 – 2. A special thank you to the Winchester Cultural Council and Litho-Craft Printing for. helping make this exhibit possible.

  • Saturday, May 3 – Sunday, October 12 – Art in Motion: 25 Years of Sculpture by George Sherwood

    Explore an extraordinary collection of kinetic sculptures, masterfully crafted by artist and engineer George Sherwood. Art in Motion spans an impressive 25 years of Sherwood’s artistic journey, showcasing 17 intricate stainless-steel sculptures that move in the wind and reflect the sunlight. Drawing inspiration from patterns and perspectives in nature such as birds in flight, ripples and reflections on the surface of water, and floral forms, each sculpture captures the dynamic forces of nature and reflects the beauty of our living world. Art in Motion invites visitors to find moments of tranquility and joy while considering the subtle, ongoing changes taking place in the natural world around us. For details, visit https://nebg.org/art-in-motion/

    Each sculpture featured in New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill’s Art in Motion is unique and interacts with its surroundings in its own special way. The pieces vary in shape, size, and movement, ranging from smaller more intimate sculptures to large-scale works reaching up to 21 feet. A collection of Sherwood’s work, Wind, Waves and Light, was featured at New England Botanic Garden in 2019. A few favorites from this collection return as part of Art in Motion along with pieces not previously displayed at the Garden and one new, never-before-seen sculpture. Discover them all this spring, summer, and fall!

  • Friday, April 25, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Lucid Illusions, Richard James Opening Reception

    Lucid Illusions is “the space between reality and dreams,” says fine-art photographer Richard James about his upcoming exhibition at the Leonhardt Galleries at Berkshire Botanical Gardens, which will be on view through June 1. For the better part of 15 years, James has traveled the United States and Europe in search of perfect, real-world florals and landscapes to playfully, almost romantically, blend with his unique imagination and creativity. “Lucid Illusions is where reality softens and dreams take shape,” says internationally acclaimed fine-art photographer Richard James. “For me, this collection is about inviting viewers to linger in that delicate space between what is and what might be. Each image begins in the real world — an untouched landscape, a perfect bloom—but then imagination takes over, weaving the familiar into something quietly surreal. I want people to feel a sense of wonder, of possibility, as if they’ve stumbled into a memory they can’t quite place, but don’t want to leave.”

    “What drew us to Richard James’s work is the way he blurs the line between the seen and the imagined,” says Berkshire Botanical Garden Executive Director Mike Beck. “There’s an intimacy to his photographs that makes you pause and look closer — what appears simple at first glance reveals layers of meaning and emotion. ‘Lucid Illusions’ captures that elusive space where reality becomes something more lyrical, more personal. We’re honored to host this exhibition and offer our visitors the chance to experience Richard’s extraordinary vision firsthand.”

    Opening reception is Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.

  • Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens & Baby Animals

    Celebrate spring at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on the weekend of May 10 and 11 with heritage-breed baby animals, heirloom gardens, and live demonstrations like oxen at work, sheep shearing, and a honey extraction. Discover the connection between animals, horticulture, and New England’s history, plus enjoy hands-on activities and take home a piece of history from the plant sale! For more information visit https://www.strawberybanke.org/events-collection

  • Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4 – Art in Bloom 2025

    Celebrate spring’s arrival with Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston! This beloved event showcases the expertise of New England garden clubs, professional designers, and MFA floral volunteers, who create interpretive arrangements inspired by artworks from the collection. Enjoy dozens of bold arrangements throughout the building, along with special events, guided tours, dining, and shopping. This year’s event takes place May 2 – May 4 during Museum hours. Specific lectures and workshops may be found at https://www.mfa.org/event/special-event/art-in-bloom. Highlights include Sandra Sigman Master Classes on Saturday, May 3 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm (members $300, nonmembers $325), a Member Night on Saturday May 3 from 6 – 10, and a community installation with Jimmy Guzman all weekend, which allows visitors to assist him as he builds botanical pieces in Gallery 168.