What we do

OSBA seeks to expand member and community engagement in contemporary botanical art through our exhibitions, activities and outreach locally and farther afield.

Our diverse membership ranges from botanical art enthusiasts, to novice and internationally recognized botanical artists residing within a 250 km radius of Ottawa.

Member benefits

OSBA meets regularly for fellowship and to enjoy presentations on topics related to botanical art. Through our activities we strive to facilitate a friendly, supportive approach that is welcoming to artists - beginner to advanced, and to botanical art enthusiasts who love both plants and art.  

OSBA offers workshops, skill-sharing and presentations throughout the calendar year, both in person and in online sessions.

Members meet to enjoy sketch groups, botanical research projects and outings to botanical gardens and museums.

There are opportunities to exhibit artwork both online and in physical galleries.  

What our members say

I JOINED...

To be part of a group that loved botanical art and provided opportunities to learn and create art together. Kim Hodges

To share our art work, to get inspiration, ideas and techniques from each other ... to participate in joint art exhibitions. Jan Salmon

To learn more about botanical art through guest speakers, workshops and meeting other members. Elaine Huestis

To become part of a group that was actively creating botanical art. I had always admired botanical art and wanted to learn more about it. Peg Duncan.