Welcome to Reed-Turner Botanical Artists
Founded in 2005, Reed-Turner Botanical Artists is a community of local artists dedicated to the practice and promotion of traditional and contemporary botanical art. Our abiding goal is to reveal the quiet, often-overlooked beauty in plants, and raise awareness of the importance of plant conservation among the general public through botanical art. For over two decades, our esteemed members have exhibited locally, nationally, and internationally, published books, and regularly contributed to The Botanical Artist, the magazine of the American Society of Botanical Artists.
Reed-Turner Botanical Artists is an ASBA Artists’ Circle — an independent association with a mutual interest in botanical art whose participants may be comprised of ASBA members and non-members.
Members meet monthly throughout the year. Meetings give members the opportunity to gather with fellow botanical artists, learn botanical art techniques, become educated about botany, and share their botanical artwork.
Exhibitions
2026 RTBA Annual Exhibition: The Beauty of Plants
May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Heller Nature Center in Highland Park, Illinois
2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park
Membership
Dues are $25 for the year. These dues are put towards programs, website and exhibition costs.
Memberships are for a calendar year, January through December.
Benefits
Shared community of local botanical artist with common goals
Stay up-to-date with the botanical arts events
Workshops, lectures, and field trips throughout the year
Annual local exhibition and sales opportunity
Listing of members websites and artwork in exhibition galleries
Contact us for more information about joining Reed-Turner Botanical Artist.
Whether you are a botanical enthusiast, an art lover, or simply looking for a peaceful escape, this exhibition offers a unique perspective on the flora that sustains our planet.
Experience the delicate intersection of art and ecology at this year's RTBA Annual Exhibition: The Beauty of Plants. Set against the serene backdrop of the Heller Nature Center, this showcase celebrates the intricate details, vibrant colors, and vital importance of the botanical world.
From Our Blog
Botanical Sketches and Rambles
Chronicling the interests and activities of Reed-Turner Botanical Artists Circle
Background artwork: George Dionysius Ehret (1708 - 1770)
The Board will meet with committees, followed by the members show-and-tell. Members will then enjoy a luncheon of their favorite homemade summer salads and desserts.