Botanical Art – “Orchids, Orchids, Orchids …”
One of the highlights of the World Orchid Conference 2026 in Dresden will be the Botanical Art exhibition titled “Orchids, Orchids, Orchids …”, presented in the Erlweinsaal at MESSE DRESDEN.
We are delighted that the Verein für Botanische Kunst Deutschland e.V. (VBKD), has taken on the organization and execution of this event. Our sincere thanks go to Audrey Reilly (Chair) and Sue Hénon (First Vice Chair and curator of the exhibition).
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A total of 50 exclusive orchid-themed artworks will be showcased, created specifically for this occasion by VBKD members and other renowned artists from seven different countries. In addition, visitors will have the unique opportunity to watch one of these artists work live each day — a truly special experience.
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As part of the conference program, Esmée Winkel (NL) and Audrey Reilly (Chair of the VBKD) will also introduce participants to the fascinating world of botanical art.
The exhibition is enriched by a diverse array of artistic expressions that beautifully interpret the theme of orchids:
From artful stamps to vibrant paintings, delicate origami and captivating sculptures, these varied forms of artistic expression offer registrants an exclusive glimpse into the stunning collections curated by passionate orchid enthusiasts.
Timetable of Events:
Tickets
The Botanical Art Exhibition is part of the Dresdner Ostern fair. Public visitors can access it with a regular Dresdner Ostern ticket, available here:
https://www.dresdner-ostern.de/eintritt
Registered participants of the World Orchid Conference have free access to the exhibition by showing their valid conference entry badge.
People’s Choice Award
and People’s Prize
We invite our visitors to take part in the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and ‘People’s Prize’ competition.
This is a chance for both you and the artist to win a super art prize.
The Artist - People’s Choice Award
We ask that you look at all the artworks and select the one, that is your absolute favourite. Then please fill in the voting slip with the number of the artwork you like best, your name and a contact telephone number or email address. Fold up your vote and place it in the voting box. Voting closes at 6 PM on Saturday, 28 March 2026.
The artwork with the most votes will be the winner.
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You The Public - People’s Prize
All of the votes will then be placed into a box and one voting slip will be pulled out of the box on Sunday morning, 29 March 2026. This will be done on the main stage in Hall 1, after 11 AM.
The persons name on the voting slip which is pulled out of the box, will win the ‘People’s Prize. The prizes for this event, have been donated by Hahnmühle, and Kremer Pigment amongst others.
Following this event, all voting slips will be destroyed.