See the Garden through expert nature photographer and long-time Garden contributor Tom Hennessy’s lens. For the Love of Flowers will incorporate flowers photographed in nature throughout the seasons, as well as in the studio.
For the Love of Flowers
October 31, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Location: The Community Art Galley in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission)
Reichenbachia: A Coterie of Orchids
January 7, 2026 – March 24, 2026
Location: Lora M. Robins Library
The Reichenbachia is a late 19th century collection of orchid prints produced by Frederick Sander, also known as the “Orchid King”. Each of the 192 orchid prints in this collection is accompanied by a scientific description written by German botanist Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach, for whom the project was named.
Threads of Unity Show 2026, African Queen by Chief Babs
Threads of Unity
January 20 – February 24, 2026
Location: Robin’s Visitor Center Art Gallery
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 and cultures of his people. Later, Babs joined the Center for National Culture in Tamale, where he practiced drumming and African dance, which he performed throughout Ghana. After immigrating to the United States in 2011, Babs has used his art to remember and celebrate the customs of his homeland. His artwork honors traditional African dance, music, village life, hard work, and family.
LOVE OUR STAFF ART SHOW
February 3, 2026 – March 29, 2026
Location: Kelly Education Center, Community Art Gallery
This annual exhibition invites you to experience artwork created by our talented staff, showcasing a wide range of unique mediums, styles, and creative visions.