Deadline for submission: June 30, 2025

Attention all botanical artists and nature enthusiasts! We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of the 2025 series of art exhibits at Lauritzen Gardens, where the beauty of nature and art collide in a stunning display. This is your chance to showcase your two-dimensional botanical artwork in our gallery space.

Each art exhibit in our gallery lasts approximately six to eight weeks, offering ample time for visitors to immerse themselves in the captivating world of botanical art. We're seeking pieces that capture the intricate details, vibrant colors, and extraordinary forms found in the plant kingdom. Whether you're an established artist or a rising talent, we welcome your unique perspective and creative expression.

Basic Guidelines (some additional guidelines apply and are outlined in the artist contract):

- Artwork must be botanical in nature, highlighting the remarkable beauty of plants, flowers, and other botanical subjects. 

- Only two-dimensional art will be accepted for display, but all mediums (e.g. paint, inks, photography, fabric, glass, etc.) are welcome. 

- Artists are responsible for the installation and deinstallation of their exhibitions.

- Artwork will hang from our gallery hanging system in the visitor and education center at Lauritzen Gardens.

- While it is not mandatory for pieces to be available for sale, artists are invited to offer their artwork for purchase. A 35% commission from any sales will support the continued growth and maintenance of the garden.

- Artists should have a minimum of 20 pieces for display at the time of their exhibit.

Submission Details

- Submissions are due by June 30, 2025. Submissions received after this deadline, or incomplete submissions will not be considered. All information show be included in one email or, if mailing, one package. If applying electronically, all information must be included in the body of the email with images provided as attachments. Only one email/mailed package will be considered. 

Submissions must include the following information: 

- Name of the artist (as the name would appear in marketing materials);

- Contact information for the artist, including both a phone number and email address;

- An approximate number of pieces you will be showing;

- Title of the exhibit (as it would appear in marketing materials); 

- A brief artist bio and artist statement (as such information would appear in marketing materials). Please include links to artist website(s), if available. Artist with ties to the Midwest will be given priority consideration, though all artists will be considered; and 

- A minimum of five (5) examples of your work. Samples should be high-resolution images in an easily accessible format. If selected, some of these images may be used in the garden's marketing materials. 

 Submissions are accepted digitally or by mail. 

- Digital submissions may be emailed to t.sawaged@omahabotanicalgardens.org.

- Mailed submissions should be sent to Lauritzen Gardens, Attention: Tamie Sawaged, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE 68108. Mailed submissions will not be returned.

Bookings will begin following the submission deadline. The only notification you will receive is if you are select to show in the gallery space for 2026. 

For inquiries or for more information, please contact t.sawaged@omahabotanicalgardens.org.