Celebrate Worldwide Day of Botanical Art 2025!
Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: Botanical Art Gallery & Gallop Lawn, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Join us on 18 May for a special celebration of Worldwide Day of Botanical Art — a day dedicated to appreciating the beauty of nature through artistic expression!
Discover the new Botanical Art Worldwide exhibition at the Botanical Art Gallery and browse artist booths featuring beautiful botanical-themed merchandise. Bring the kids along for fun, nature-inspired craft activities in our family-friendly craft area or drop in on a sketching session led by talented artists from the Botanical Art Society (Singapore).
Whether you're a nature lover, an art enthusiast, or just looking for a creative day out, there's something for everyone. See you there!
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9am - 11.30am | Gallop Lawn, Singapore Botanic Gardens Free & Easy Sketching Session Enjoy a relaxed botanical sketching session with members of the Botanical Art Society (Singapore). This free and informal activity offers a chance to observe and sketch plants at your own pace. Open to all skill levels, with materials provided — just drop in and enjoy the beauty of nature through art. Suitable for ages 15 and above. Register here: https://go.gov.sg/reg-botartday-sketching |
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11.30am - 12.10pm | Level 2, Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens Unusual Crops by Dr Wilson Wong In this talk, Dr Wilson Wong will bring you on a journey to get acquainted with a selection of unusual edible plant species that can be found in local ethnic markets and growing in the Edible Gardens of Jurong Lake Gardens. Suitable for adults. Register here: https://go.gov.sg/reg-botartday-unusualcrops |
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12.20pm - 1.00pm | Level 2, Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens Botanical Art Worldwide Unveiled: Highlights from a Global Exhibition by Dr Michele Rodda Join Michele Rodda for a curated tour through his personal highlights from Botanical Art Worldwide’s 30 international exhibitions. Discover exceptional artworks, fascinating botanical subjects, and compelling stories behind the pieces. Suitable for adults. Register here: https://go.gov.sg/reg-botartday-bawunveiled |
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Gallop Lawn, Singapore Botanic Gardens Botanical Art Society (Singapore) Artist Merchandise Booths Explore beautifully curated merchandise adorned with original artwork by talented botanical artists from the BASS Artists. From fine art prints to elegant bone china cups, stylish bags, and charming note cards, each item captures the delicate beauty of the natural world. A perfect choice for thoughtful gifting or personal enjoyment, these pieces invite nature lovers to bring a touch of botanical elegance into their daily lives. |
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Gallop Lawn, Singapore Botanic Gardens Kids Kraft Korner by Krafer's Paradise Visit the Kids Kraft Korner by Krafer's Paradise where young artists can let their creativity flow! Perfect for children up to 9 years old to experience fun, colour, and self-expression through art. |
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Level 2 Activity Room, Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens Live Artist Demo by Botanical Art Society (Singapore) Join us for a live botanical art demonstration by talented artists from BASS who will showcase their techniques in botanical illustration. |
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Level 2 Activity Room, Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens Botanical Artists' Tool Sampling by Krafer's Paradise Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to dive into the world of botanical art with quality paper and paints from Krafer's Paradise. A chance for botanical art enthusiasts to try out professional-grade materials in a hands-on setting! |
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