Botanical Art Communities which only exist in Facebook Groups
PLUS
Botanical Art Facebook GROUPS and PAGES
for Botanical Art Societies, Groups and Florilegium Societies

Botanical Artists now make extensive use of Facebook - and Facebook Groups and Pages in particular.
​This page contains a listing of all known Botanical Art Facebook Groups and Pages relating to known groups

Botanical Art Societies and Groups on Facebook - an Index
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This page has THREE MAIN SECTIONS an aims to create an index of
  • Facebook GROUPS for botanical art communities which ONLY exist on Facebook. Some have a geographical focus.
  • Official Facebook GROUPS for Botanical  Art Groups/Societies around the world 
  • Official Facebook PAGES for​ Botanical Art Groups/ Societies and Florilegium Societies around the world
Other pages on this website are for:
CONTACT ME
​if you know of a Facebook Page or a Facebook Group dedicated to a Botanical Art Society or Group that is not listed PLEASE USE THE FORM at the bottom of this page to tell me about it.

Facebook Groups for Botanical Artists
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Facebook has become a wonderful forum for co-operative and collaborative endeavour - and a place to meet like-minded people.
THREE essential things you need to know:

You can only join a group as an individual - using your real name. The admins of Facebook Pages cannot be members of a group. They can however be a member in their own right as an individual.

You must make sure you understand the rules. Read the narrative about what the group is about and make sure you stick to the rules. Otherwise you might find yourself having a chat with the Administrator or banned from the group!  If in doubt about what is and is not OK, it's always a good idea to ask first.
There are a number of different types of groups.
  • Some have been going for some time while others are relatively new - and still growing.  
  • Some cater for everybody. Others have very specific niche interests.
  • Some are geographically specific while others welcome international members.
  • Some are associated with students of very specific courses of instruction (i.e. access is governed by whether or not you have paid the fees for the course)
Want to start a Facebook Group?
You also need to understand the status of different groups: 
  • Public = Anyone can join or be added or invited by a member, see what is posted and see who is a member.
  • Private = Membership is NOT open to anybody. These used to be called
    • Closed = Anyone can ask to join or be added or invited by a member. Only current members can see what is posted. 
    • Secret = People can only be added or invited by a member. Only current members can see who is a member and what is posted. 

Facebook Groups for Botanical Artists
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Some Facebook Groups purport to be related to Botanical Illustration but actually have a VERY loose
  • understanding of botanical art and
  • definition of the type of artwork which can be included under this term
and hence are not included on this page.

I'm also very much NOT a fan of those who post botanical artwork which is not their own without acknowledging the source.
PLEASE NOTE: I do NOT include on this page any Facebook Groups which fall into the following categories where:
  • "about botanical art and illustration" apparently includes ANY image with a flower; 
  • ​primarily about 'flower painting'  i.e. exhibits little botanical credibility
  • where the Moderator allows plagiarised images and/or copyright infringement
  • exist to provide reference photos for drawing / painting.
i.e. if it's not in my list below then it's probably one of the above!!

Note: The fact I'm a member of any such group is only about keeping an eye on them - it does not mean I regard them as appropriate for listing on this page.

Botanical Art Facebook Groups that only exist on Facebook
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Banner for the extremely popular Botanical Artists Facebook Group

Major Facebook GROUPS for botanical artists
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Botanical Artists: A very popular group dominated by practising botanical artists (PRIVATE/CLOSED | 12,200+ members)
This is a closed and a very focused group. This means
  • the images are not on view to the general public
  • admission to membership is moderated.
  • It has very strict moderation on what can be posted so read the rules carefully.  
  • It's also a very effective and friendly group for those with a serious interest in botanical art.​​
READ: Botanical Artists Group on Facebook is 10 years old!

Botanical Art for Beginners and Beyond (PRIVATE/CLOSED | 25,600+ members) -  another very popular group
Note: Inflated membership numbers probably reflect those who join on a whim and pass on (this is a very frequent feature of any online groups which involve beginners)
  • For beginners in botanical art 
  • For people who want to learn with or from each other or through books and other means. 
  • Beginners may be already experienced artists who have no training or knowledge in botanical art.
  • This is NOT a teaching group.

Botanical Art For Coloured Pencil (PRIVATE/CLOSED | 2,600+ members)
  • ​dedicated to those using coloured pencils ONLY.
  • no rules stipulated or publicised

Scientific Botanical Illustrations (PRIVATE/CLOSED | 2,600+ members)  
  • This group is only for Botanical Illustrations which are scientifically accurate. Scientifically accurate refers to what we are aiming at, not necessarily what we are achieving!
  • No flower painting will be tolerated. 
  • ​Beginners are very welcome. ​

​Other smaller Facebook Groups - often with geographical and/or educational/instruction focus
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​​Some are restricted to those living in particular locations while others are more flexible:
MORE THAN 100 MEMBERS
  • ​​Botanical Art New Zealand (688 members) - a PUBLIC group for Botanical Artists in New Zealand and those interested in the NZ Botanical Art world. It includes botanical artists, want to be artists and botanical art lovers.
  • ​Australia & NZ Botanical Artists (300+ members) - a PRIVATE group for Australian and New Zealand Botanical and Natural History artists to network and share their art and experiences.​​
  • Irish Botanical Artists (299 members) - This a private group and is not the official page of the Irish Society of Botanical Artists.​
  • ​Botanical Art Students (115 members) - PRIVATE Group - Only for students, past and present, of the Society of Botanical Artist's Distance Learning Diploma, this group was formed as a friendly place to share art, ask questions, and form friendships around the world.
LESS THAN 100 MEMBERS​​
  • Botanical Art and illustration in Nepal (80 members) - PRIVATE group of people in Nepal and abroad who love, admire and support Botanical art and illustration in Nepal.​
  • ​Botanisk illustration (57 members) - a NEW group for Scandinavian botanical artists (mainly those speaking Swedish) Välkomna - nybörjare som erfarna - till en grupp för oss som målar inom genren botanisk illustration/botaniskt måleri. ​​

Official Facebook GROUPS - for Botanical Art Societies / Groups
​which exist outside Facebook
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PRIVATE GROUPS
PUBLIC GROUPS

Facebook Pages for Botanical Art Societies & Groups
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American Society of Botanical Artists - Facebook Page Banner (early 2016) - Note that banner images and banner styles change all the time so you need to know what the Facebook Pages are called and what their URL is
In the last few years I've seen a LOT of new Pages on Facebook which belong to the formal organisations of botanical artists and illustrators around the world. They are generally well worth following if you're a botanical art enthusiast.
  • They tend to focus on and highlight their exhibitions and the activities of their members - including workshops and classes.
  • They often highlight other activities or events that their members might be interested in.
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The list also includes Facebook Pages specifically created for juried open botanical art exhibitions.
Want to start a Facebook Page for your society?

See the note at the bottom of the page of things to think about when creating a place on facebook for your art group.

Asia
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Europe
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UK

Americas

North America

South America

BRAZIL

Notes for those wanting to develop a Facebook Page
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​Facebook can be a great aid to communication, networking and marketing art - if you play by the rules!
Every artist promoting their business or products on Facebook needs to have a long hard think about whether and what they need to change to conform with the new rules for Facebook Pages being introduced.

    Tell me about your Facebook
    GROUP or PAGE
Please note it must be a
  • Facebook PAGE (for a community) or
  • Facebook GROUP
  • and NOT a personal account.

This is what you need to tell me about your Group's Facebook Page or Group
  1. Name of the Facebook Page / Group
  2. URL
  3. Purpose
  4. Is it public or not (i.e. if it is a Page it should be public and if it is a group it might be closed or private)