Open Art Night

Selected date

Tuesday September 10

Selected arrival time

4:00 PM  –  8:00 PM

Open Art Nights are best suited for artists ages 16 and up. All participants are encouraged to bring their own easels, small tables, water cups, and water-based or dry media to work with. Only chairs and water for painting will be provided. Please keep in mind the nature of the greenhouse is very warm and humid. Water bottles are welcome and encouraged. Please review our full Artist Expectations below before reserving your space. 

Artist Expectations and Guidelines

  • What's Provided: One chair per artist, clean water for painting, supply disposal, and of course the beautiful conservatory full of inspiration, accompanied by soft, soothing music. 

  • What you should bring: Artists are welcome to bring their own materials such as easels, small tables, water cups, and water-based or dry media. *No oil based media, spray paint, or splattering can be used for the safety of our plants. Keep in mind only chairs and water for paints will be provided. Water bottles are welcome and encouraged and beverages will be available for purchase in the Admission area.

  • Clean up: Artists are responsible for placing trash in receptacles and following all material disposal instructions. Absolutely NO materials or soiled water will be dumped down the sink, in potted plants, or in the garden beds.

  • Respect others and our Plants: Artists are welcome to set up anywhere on the paved space throughout the conservatory. Please keep in mind this is a shared space. Do not block walkways and be considerate of other artists. The Botanical Gardens’ plants, arrangements, exhibits, benches, chairs, tables, signage etc. are not to be moved, walked on, or disturbed in any way. Any destruction will be at the cost of the guest. Absolutely NO plants are to be touched, moved, pulled or cut. For the safety of our plants, only water-based or dry media will be permitted. 

  • Not Permitted: Large props, drone photography, alcoholic beverages or drugs are not permitted in the facility. We reserve the right to ask anyone who does not adhere to these guidelines to leave without a refund.

 For questions, please contact education@buffalogardens.com

 

Before visiting the Botanical Gardens, please read below. 

  • Use the front entrance for your best experience.  
    • If you or anyone in your party have accessibility needs, you are welcome to use our rear accessible entrance. 
  • Be considerate of others' health and safety when visiting. 
    • Stay home if you are sick.
    • Keep your distance from others.
    • Wear a mask if it makes you feel most comfortable.
    • Wash your hands and utilize hand sanitizing stations.
  • For additional information on your visit, please click here.

 

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$22.00