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BGP is excited to announce our Botanical Art Festival taking place September 5th – 28th, 2025. This Festival will celebrate art in our community by offering free art programing for all ages, botanically themed workshops, and collaborations with regional artists, poets, and organizations, including a ticketed Botanical Art Show supporting local artists and the Garden. Please look for updates regarding the Botanical Art Festival in your email and on the Garden’s website and social media.
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Thank you to our Artist, Workshop, Event, and Media Sponsors: Tiger Fuel, MaryAnne Thompson Architects, Annie Gould Gallery, Flow Automotive, Thistlerock Mead Company, The City of Charlottesville, Blenhiem Vineyards, Grelen Nursery, The Market at Grelen, Virginia Commission for the Arts, Virginia National Bank, and Sentara.
Schedule of Events
Every Day From
September 5 – 28
No Registration Required!
Botanical Art Show 7:00am-9:00pm | All Ages
September 5th-28th | Jefferson School City Center
Over 60 local artists will have their works of art on display and sale during the month of September. Jefferson School City Center, 233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
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Art Scavenger Hunt | All Ages
Weekends | Across the Garden
Find a secret garden, build bouquets, create a beautiful nature photo and more on this special scavenger hunt through the Garden. Two stations will be featured each weekend. Visit weekly in September to complete the entire Scavenger Hunt! With stations sponsored by community collaborators including Scrappy Elephant, Aisling Flower Farm, and more, let the community be your muse to play with art and nature each week.
Poetry Walk Dawn Till Dusk | featuring local poets | All Ages
September 5th-28th | Across the Garden
Stroll through the Garden and experience the voices of local poets woven into the natural landscape.
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Photography Exhibition | featuring Laurie Tennent | All Ages
September 5th-28th | Across the Garden
Nationally renowned botanical photographer and artist Laurie Tennent will have her photography exhibited in the Garden for the month of September. Laurie’s work will be featured along key pathways and natural settings, blending art and environment in a stunning visual dialogue.
Sunday
September 28
Plein Air Painters at Knight’s Gambit Vineyard Beginning at 1:00pm | All ages
No Registration Required!
Come by the vineyard for a relaxed afternoon of art and wine! A local painter will be working live outdoors, creating a plein air piece inspired by the stunning vineyard views. It’s a great chance to enjoy the fresh air, chat with the artist, and soak in the beauty of the season—perfect for all ages. Knight’s Gambit Vineyard, 218 Knole Farm Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Thank You to Our Title Sponsor
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