Beyond the Petal: Texas Native Plants and Their Pollinators

The Lone Star Botanical Artists is a statewide circle of the American Society of Botanical Artists, an organization “dedicated to providing a thriving, interactive community that perpetuates the tradition and contemporary practice of botanical art.”

Each piece in this exhibition grows out of that act of attention, and together they form Beyond the Petal: Texas Native Plants and Their Pollinators—a living story of connection. In the structure of a leaf, the brief life of a bloom, and the quiet resilience of a threatened species, we find both subject and story. Butterflies, bees, and birds move through these works as they do in the landscape, drawn to the plants that sustain them and, in turn, carrying pollen that allows these communities to endure.

At the opening reception, we are pleased to welcome Kyle Cheesborough, Director of Gardens and Collections at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. He will share insights into pollinators and their vital relationships with native plants, offering a deeper perspective on the living connections that inspire this exhibition.

About the Old Bakery & Emporium:

The Old Bakery & Emporium was built in 1876 by Swedish immigrant Charles Lundberg. Midsummer, or Midsommar, is a traditional Swedish holiday celebrating the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. The Old Bakery hosts Midsummer as a tribute to the building’s Swedish-American heritage.

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More Info About Lone Star Botanical Artists:

Here in Texas, we’re a group of artists brought together by a shared love of plants and place. Our approaches vary—different media, styles, and backgrounds—but we’re united by close observation and a desire to translate what we see into art.

Much of our work is inspired by the Texas landscape: native plants, pollinators, and the ecosystems they inhabit. We’re drawn to their quiet details, their strength, and, in some cases, their fragility. Through our art, we hope to deepen appreciation, encourage learning, and spark care for the natural world—keeping botanical art alive as both a creative practice and a way of connecting people to the plants around them.

Through our work, we invite you to slow down, look closely, and notice these moments of exchange—small, essential acts that sustain life and connect us more deeply to the natural world around us.

The Lone Star Botanical Artists are open for new members. If you are an artist and interested in joining, please contact: (insert contact information here.) You can find further information on the American Society of Botanical Artists here: https://www.asba-art.org/ If you would like to explore the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, you can get more information here: https://www.wildflower.org/

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