Thank you for celebrating with us
On September 17, friends of the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont gathered at McGuffey Art Center for the 2026 Botanical Art Festival Celebration – an evening celebrating the connection between art and nature and the creativity of our community.
Surrounded by the work of more than 70 regional artists, guests enjoyed an evening of art, music, poetry, conversation, and connection. Most importantly, the Celebration brought together a community of people whose participation and generosity help make the Botanical Art Festival and the Garden’s programming possible.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the Celebration, purchased artwork, and helped make the evening so special.
Art is still available
The Botanical Art Show remains on view at McGuffey Art Center through September 27, and works are still available for purchase. A portion of all art sales benefits the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, supporting our mission and helping make experiences that connect people with nature, art, and one another possible.
The online gallery features artwork, artist information, and pricing. Because availability may change as pieces are sold, please contact or visit McGuffey Art Center directly to confirm availability and purchase artwork:
McGuffey Art Center
201 2nd St. NW
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 295-7973
With gratitude to our Host Committee
We are grateful to the members of the 2026 Botanical Art Festival Celebration Host Committee. Their leadership, participation, and philanthropic support helped make this special evening possible.
| Kelley MacDougall and Michael Pausic Founding Chairs |
Christina and Nelson Teague Founding Chairs |
Carolyn and Bill Achenbach
Edward and Kathleen Allenby
Carolyn and David Beach
Antoinette and Benjamin Brewster
Catherine and Tyler Brown
Virginia Daugherty
Pam and Frank Edmonds
Maria and Ryan Gall
Maria and Burke Graham
Ashley and Kevin Gundersen
Rusty and Graham Lilly
Keryn and Ted Mathas
Evans and Court Nexsen
Consi and Jud Palmer
Jane-Ashley and Peter Skinner
Joan and Greg Swanberg
Thank you to our Sponsors
Support for the Botanical Art Fetsival is provided by Virginia National Bank, Dominion Energy, Grelen, The Market at Grelen, Sentara, Virginia Commission for the Arts, Panorama Natural Burial, Arkwise – Ameriprise Financial, Bloom Real Estate, Poppypointe, ReDesign, The Botanique & Co., Maryann Thompson Architects, Panorama Paydirt, Tourterelle Floral Designs, and Woodard Properties.
Botanical Art Festival Celebration 2026 Highlights
