The Reichenbachia is a late 19th century collection of orchid prints produced by Frederick Sander, also known as the “Orchid King”. Sander sent orchid hunters around the globe to bring back “new” orchids to market in his greenhouses in London, Belgium, and the US – fueling a Victorian-era orchid mania. Each of the 192 orchid prints in this […]

Please join us in celebrating Black History Month by exploring the vibrant silk thread artwork of Chief Babs on view in the Robin’s Visitor Center! Chief Babs grew up in Northern Ghana, Tamale. As a boy, he often spent time away from the city in his grandfather's village where he learned to appreciate the traditions […]

Celebrate the journey of over 40 years of growth for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, beginning in 1984 and leading up to the opening of our latest expansion on May 23, 2026. Archival images of construction and newly planted gardens offer a visual journey that sparks reflection and conversation about the vision for the Garden, the […]

Please visit the Kelly Education Center Community Art Gallery to appreciate Bon Air Artist’s Association’s latest Annual Juried Members Show. At 52 years old, the organization beams with pride to boast its second oldest art club status in the Richmond Metropolitan area. As a 501©3 enthusiastic group of artists, some professional, internationally recognized, or just […]

Please enjoy this exhibit statement from the artist, Bailey Lonon: "The natural world has always been a massive point of inspiration and awe for me ever since I was a child. My whole life I hoped to bring that feeling to other people through art and education – these butterflies and moths are my first […]

The moth portraits depict moths native to central Virginia. I have seen each of them at my home near Charlottesville. I paint them large. It is intimate. Most people only see these night creatures as a flutter in headlights or at the porch light. There are at least ten times more moths than butterflies. Moths […]

There are intricate, symbiotic relationships between vibrant flowers and their vital insect partners. While it is easy to marvel at the beauty of flowers, insects are often misunderstood and spark different reactions. This exhibition juxtaposes artistic beauty with ecological importance. Using the bold color palette and amplified details associated with Pop Art, each painting magnifies […]

Richmond-based painter Terrie Powers presents Current, a series of luminous works inspired by the interconnectedness of nature and the quiet rhythms of the natural world. Working from her wooded studio in Bon Air, Virginia, Powers creates paintings that explore movement, light, texture, and presence, inviting viewers into contemplative spaces where water, sky, trees, and stone […]