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Mission

The Botanical Artists' Association of Southern Africa (BAASA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting public awareness of botanical art. BAASA is open to all botanical artists, whether scientific illustrators or realistic flower painters, as well as collectors and those interested in furthering the tradition of botanical art.
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Activities

Exhibitions:

BAASA will promote public awareness of botanical art by organising exhibitions around the country, using a variety of institutions, including botanical gardens, private and public galleries etc.

Regional meetings:

BAASA will organise meetings on a regional basis - with smaller satellite groups - about four times a year. These meetings will be used to bring artists together, exchange ideas, disseminate information from other areas, give constructive feedback on work, plan exhibitions etc. Guest speakers will be invited to highlight topical subjects and visits to institutions in the immediate area will be arranged. Every few years a national conference will be convened.

Newsletter:

BAASA aims to put out a newsletter a couple of times a year, giving information on forthcoming exhibitions, art courses etc. Book reviews, interviews, essays, features of horticultural or general interest will be welcome.

Beyond our boundaries:

BAASA hopes to establish close ties with similar organisations in other countries, to exchange ideas and promote Southern African botanical art. Contact will also enable the Association to host visiting overseas artists.