The Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne are delighted to host the eighteenth biennial The Art of Botanical Illustration’ (TABI) Exhibition to be held from Friday 19th September until Sunday 4th October 2026.

TABI is one of Australia’s leading botanical illustration exhibitions. Celebrating the beauty and scientific tradition of botanical art, it showcases talented artists from Australia and around the world, and attracts a large audience of art lovers,  gardeners, collectors and nature lovers.

The exhibition will be presented as a hybrid exhibition, with a physical exhibition held at Domain House, Melbourne, and as a virtual exhibition.

Artwork Submissions: NOW OPEN!

We are now welcoming submissions for TABI 2026.

The deadline for artists submitting artworks for selection is, 

Friday 10th July 11.59 PM.

To submit your entry please ensure you have read and completed out 5 TABI Entry Steps below;

1. Prior to submission please ensure you have read our:
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY and FAQ DOCUMENT

2. Please complete our TABI Entry Form:
TABI ENTRY FORM

3. Please upload your image(s):
All images MUST be uploaded to our TABI Dropbox using the ‘Submission Folder’ link below, please label “Last Name, First Name – Artwork Title” for your submission to be considered. Click to upload your images:
SUBMISSION FOLDER

4. Please pay the TABI entry fee:
To pay the entry fee of $10 per artwork, click here:
ENTRY FEE PAYMENT

5.  If you are not registered for GST please complete the Statement by a Supplier Form below:
Please scan and return to the Friends. This form is required if you are not registered for GST: 
STATEMENT BY SUPPLIER FORM

Queries on your application can be directed to  botanicexhibitions@frbgmelb.org.au

Thank you for your submission.