Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators

Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators was founded in 1997 by Arleen Weinstein and Joan Leonard.

Philadelphia Society of Botanical Artists The mission of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators is both educational and philanthropic: to educate ourselves and others about the history of Botanical Illustration;
to Since its start, PSBI has had the privilege each spring of having an exhibit of members’ work at the famed Philadelphia Flower Show. During the show PSBI members provide d

emonstrations of traditional and contemporary methods of illustration. These sessions are designed to inspire other artists and to educate the public about the science and the art of botanical illustration. In addition, PSBI holds occasional Member's Choice Exhibits
and hosts botanical illustration workshops. PSBI is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 educational organization.

Another workshop is being held on May 16 with another of our illustrious instructors, Margaret Saylor:
05/06/2026

Another workshop is being held on May 16 with another of our illustrious instructors, Margaret Saylor:

Learn about botanical art and create some of your own.

As part of our mission to educate the public about the science and the art of botanical illustration, we held a worksho...
05/06/2026

As part of our mission to educate the public about the science and the art of botanical illustration, we held a workshop tonight on creating a nature sketchbook. It was a collaboration with Laurel Hill Gardens. A good time was had by all. Huge thanks to Roberta Schlesinger for teaching and Sarah Leonard for hosting!

Welcome to our new followers! We'll try to keep you informed about PSBI's exhibits, workshops and other events, plus we...
04/30/2026

Welcome to our new followers! We'll try to keep you informed about PSBI's exhibits, workshops and other events, plus we'll share botanical artwork and occasional posts about gardens to visit.

Looking forward to our members meeting at Jenkins on June 6
04/19/2026

Looking forward to our members meeting at Jenkins on June 6

Azalea Hill is officially in progress! 🌸✨

If you’ve been waiting for a bloom update...here it is! Buds are starting to open, and the recent heat has everything moving quickly. Keep in mind: our azaleas and rhododendrons bloom in waves throughout the season, so there’s beauty to catch from March straight into early summer.

We’re open daily from 9 AM – 7 PM, always free. Pro tip: swing by on a weekday or evening, and carpool if you can!

Join us for this event.
04/14/2026

Join us for this event.

Looks interesting
04/09/2026

Looks interesting

✏️ Join us on Thu, Apr 16 at 7 PM for our virtual lecture “Art or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration” with Tracy Qiu.

Embark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections. Tracy’s Ph.D. research explores the circumstances under which botanical illustrations were produced and asks the question, “How has the history of botanical illustration shaped the way we perceive plants, gardens, nature, and the environment today?”

Drawing on archival research at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Edinburgh, Tracy will share insights into how human-plant interactions crossed barriers of geography, race, class, and gender.

Free of charge | Virtual event⁠⁠ ⁠
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977186790916

Members: would you like to help with a project at Longwood Gardens? Please sign up for the Christmas decoration project...
04/06/2026

Members: would you like to help with a project at Longwood Gardens? Please sign up for the Christmas decoration project on the website!

Many PSBI members came to the opening reception for the Jenkins Florilegium today. It was a stunning show. We congratula...
03/29/2026

Many PSBI members came to the opening reception for the Jenkins Florilegium today. It was a stunning show. We congratulate Debby, Carol and Susan on completing this project so exquisitely.

03/19/2026

🖼️ 50 Ways Wednesday: Visit our Art Exhibitions.

Did you know that Jenkins displays several exhibitions of artwork each year in our Education Center? Our goal is to complement the natural beauty of the gardens and offer a platform to celebrate the work of regional artists. The exhibitions are free to explore, just like our gardens! Join us for:

📷️ 15th Annual Visitors’ Photography Exhibition
On View: Jan 17 - Mar 22

🌿 Jenkins Florilegium
On View: Mar 28 - Sep 20

Image: "Cephalanthus occidentalis" by Deborah Dion from the Jenkins Florilegium

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💛 Celebrating 50 years of Jenkins with 50 ways to connect with nature 💚—starting with 25 winter and spring favorites. Explore the full list:https://www.jenkinsarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/50-Ways-to-Celebrate-Winter-Spring-2026.pdf

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