Please note that Fernbank will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26.
Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration
Aug. 31 – Jan. 1, 2025
Naturalist Center
Discover the world of yellow plants and pigments in this special artistic exhibit. Showcasing both the art and science found in yellow plants, Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration features pieces of art created by members of Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, as well as display cases highlighting dried plant materials used in creating yellow dye, from plants to pigment to colored textiles.
See this exhibit after-hours during select special events through Jan. 1, 2025.
Exhibit Highlights
- Admire artwork created by colored pencils, watercolors, graphite, ink and mixed media.
- Explore 15 pieces of botanical art (colored pencil, watercolor, graphite, ink and mixed media), featuring the daffodil, Buddha’s hand, sunflower, pansy, tomato and more.
- Investigate different pigments from plant-based dyes, including turmeric, saffron, Dyer’s rocket, safflower, plains coreopsis and marigold.
- Watch a video to learn how pollinating insects see yellow.
- Explore the world of yellow fruits, flowers and vegetables through illustrations.
- Enjoy this exhibit in both English and Spanish.
Cost: Included with general admission, free for members and free with CityPASS.
“Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration” is organized by Denver Botanic Gardens.
Sponsored locally in part by the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation.
Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.
