Registration is open for the 2026 American Society of Botanical Artists virtual Spring Symposium! This four-day event (March 25–28) includes technique demonstrations, presentations, and a virtual exhibition.
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Please note, this event is scheduled to take place at 4:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET) which is 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) for US-based viewers.
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This Thursday is the third online Science Art Summit organized by the Dexheimer Lab! This free event includes six short talks with a panel Q&A session with a wide variety of science art professionals.
To sign up for this event, visit: scienceartsummit.com
Bringing together scientists, artists, communicators, and journalists, this event will include talks, workshops, and opportunities to share techniques that explore how data visualization can support understanding, engagement, and meaningful action in the face of climate and environmental crises.
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From November 4–6, 2026, the first global conference dedicated to climate-centered data visualization will be held in Bologna, Italy.
They are currently accepting proposals from those interested in presenting at the conference! The deadline to submit is April 30. visualisingclimate.com/submissions
Reminder: This Friday (February 20) is the final deadline to apply to the 2026-2027 Cal State Monterey Bay Science Illustration program!
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Featuring talks from Dr. Keith Tidball of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Marcus Rosten of WNY Wildway, and illustrator Katelyn Davis!
09.02.2026 18:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Through talks led by artists and conservation experts, you’ll take a closer look at the John L. Wehle Gallery’s wildlife collection and learn how artwork can spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and encourage a closer relationship with the animals and landscapes around us.
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Explore how wildlife art helps us see the natural world in new and meaningful ways at the Nature and Wildlife Art Symposium Hosted by the Genessee Country Village & Museum!
Learn more and buy tickets to attend in-person OR virtually at www.gcv.org/event/winter-2026-symposium/
In Color and Composition, students learn color theory; explore watercolor and colored pencil on paper, board, film, toned paper; and are invited to include digital media. This class helps students develop advanced compositions and infographics and complete three portfolio pieces.
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The Scientific Illustration Distance Program has two courses being offered starting in March: Session III-Color and Composition and Photoshop with Rick Simonson.
For more information on the classes, visit www.gretchenhalpert-distanceprogram.com/upcoming-classes.
Join them in person this Thursday for an opening reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m!
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This Thursday is the opening of the University of Georgia's 35th Annual Student Scientific and Medical Illustration Juried Exhibit! This exhibition features work from both their undergraduate and graduate programs and is open from February 5 through March 20.
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Northwest Chapter members should have received a calendar invite and a Zoom link. If not, reach out to gnsinw@gmail.com with any questions!
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The Northwest Chapter of GNSI is hosting a virtual member meetup TONIGHT (January 29th) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The chapter's board will start by sharing news and events for 2026 and then transition into a time to talk, brainstorm, and share with each other.
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You can listen to this episode on their website, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The Xerces Society featured Jane Kim and Thayer Walker, founders of the studio "Ink Dwell," on their Bug Banter podcast! They talk about the foundation of Ink Dwell and The Migrating Mural, a series of murals painted along migration corridors of animals that share space with people.
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Topics will include close observation, botanical photography, contemporary art at field stations, and more! Saturday and Sunday include a variety of in-person workshops at the botanic garden.
For more information about this symposium and to register for events, visit nebg.org/art-science-...!
Starting tomorrow, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is hosting a hybrid online and in-person symposium "Illustrated: Art/Science at the Garden"
Friday is a full day (10:00 - 4:00) of virtual presentations that bring together artists and scientists from across botanical art disciplines.
This exhibit features over 50 works by contemporary nature artists and is focused on celebrating and protecting the natural world.
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is hosting their annual Artists for Conservation exhibition through February 22, 2026! This gallery is able to be viewed in-person, where they will have a reception on January 23, or online at the link below.
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Information and registration:
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The Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts has organized an online event to discuss the basics of copyright law tomorrow, January 20 from 6-8 p.m. EST. This is a great opportunity to learn what copyright is and how it affects you as an artist!
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While not specifically about visual communication, it's a great opportunity to learn more about the broader science communication field from an award-winning writer.
Details and registration can be found at events.uchicago.edu/event/259056-carl-zimmer-science-in-flux-and-under-siege-reporting
A week from today, the Parrhesia Program for Public Thought at the University of Chicago will host Carl Zimmer for a lecture on science journalism and science communication. This event is free and open to the public!
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Check their website again in February for scholarship options.
www.botanicgardens.org/education/school-botanical-art-illustration
The School of Botanical Art & Illustration at the Denver Botanical Gardens released their lineup of lectures and classes for Winter/Spring 2026. With online and in-person options, these classes are a great way to learn new techniques or advance your current skills for artists of all skill levels!
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Looking to start a new hobby or learn a new skill this year? The Aldo Leopold Foundation is hosting a free and virtual event with John Muir Laws tomorrow on how to start your own nature journal!
To register for the event, visit www.aldoleopold.org/news-and-events/upcoming-programs.
Members, log into your account to view the Journal. Not yet a subscriber? To view the issue for free, become a GNSI member today!
05.01.2026 18:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Articles explore teaching comparative vertebrate anatomy online, creating effective climate visuals, understanding early natural-history illustration through a review of Little Beasts, and using illustration, genetics, and 3D modeling to reconstruct a medieval skull.
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