Section of Esther by Fiona Pfennigwerth from The Scrolls Illuminated

Current and Coming Exhibitions

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Art in the Gardens with Friends

An exquisite collection of botanical parintings and drawings of Australian native plants, featuring over 70 works displaying the richness of the Australian flora. Presented by the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens botanic art groups.

When: 12 April – 13 May 2012
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm daily
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery

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The Scrolls Illuminated

Illustrating Australian nature: illuminating The Scrolls

A selection from five series of naturalistic watercolour paintings and preparatory sketches of Australian nature by Fiona Pfennigwerth, that are scanned and reproduced as borders in her recently published book The Scrolls Illuminated: an illuminating presentation of Solomon's Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther from the Bible.

When: 16 May – 28 June
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm daily
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery

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Working on Country

An exhibition of images by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people participating in Indigenous projects supported by the Australian Government's Caring for our Country initiative, including Working on Country and Indigenous Protected Areas projects. Images submitted as part of the annual Working on Country Photographic Competition.

When: 1 July - 15 July 2012
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm daily
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery

Reflections of Country

A selection of mixed media artwork and cultural artefacts crafted by local Wiradjuri man, Duncan Smith, reflecting his observations in the Australian National Botanic Gardens interposed with his story of family, tradition and cultural land.

When: 17 July – 28 August 2012
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm daily
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery

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Drawn Together

An exhibition of stunning artwork inspired by the native landscape including wood carving, wood block prints, textile art and screening printing by a collection of artists from Bundanon - Mary Peerce, Linda Balding Glenda Borchard, and Randall Sinnamon.

When: 31 August - 14 October 2012
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm daily
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery