Welcome to the inaugural exhibition presented by Central Texas Botanical Artists (CTBA), a regional circle of the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA). We invite you to look closely, linger thoughtfully, and rediscover the wonder of the natural world through botanical art. CTBA is a growing community of botanical artists based across Central Texas. The group was founded in December 2022 by artists Christiane Fashek and Harper Quill to connect regional artists. Because Texas is vast—and even Central Texas stretches across great distances—members gather primarily through monthly Zoom meetings, complemented by a few in-person outings throughout the year. Our first member exhibition is presented on the Artist Wall at the Mammen Public Library in Bulverde, Texas. While the artwork is not for sale, each piece includes a placard with information about the plant or the artist’s connection to it, along with a QR code so visitors can explore more of the artist’s work. Through these artworks, we aim to introduce ASBA and CTBA to new audiences and encourage a deeper appreciation for the plant world around us. Exhibitors: Harper Quill, Christiane Fashek, Amy Welch, Gail Dentler, Clair Gaston, Candace Vorhaus, Beth Hatcher, Judith Baker, Lotus McElfish