The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Andersen Horticultural Library are excited to present a long-term project to document the plant and animal species at the Arboretum.
Former Minnesota governor Elmer L. Andersen, for whom Andersen Horticultural Library (AHL) is named, wrote in his autobiography that he likes to think in terms of one hundred years. We are approaching this project in a similar vein, aware that it will be ongoing. The mission of the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Andersen Horticultural Library Flora and Fauna Illustrata is to document the Arboretum’s plants and animals through scientifically-accurate fine art. The Andersen Horticultural Library permanently documents and archives the art and facilitates periodic exhibitions of the art. The collection provides a visual regional and national resource to aid research and serves to inspire learning, discovery, and enjoyment. View selected work archived at UMedia.
Next submission deadline is TBD
Check out our coloring pages derived from FFI tree artwork!
Below are the flora and fauna categories that are currently being accepted, however we are accepting entries for any plant or animal found on the 1,200+ acres of the MLA or the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center (HRC). Submit your work for jury consideration and the opportunity to participate in this exciting new permanent archive!
FFI #4: Prairie Plants and Animals |
Flora #3: Minnesota Hardy Plants |
Flora #2: Spring Plants |
Flora #1: Trees |
For specifications regarding submitting your work and requirements, please click here for submission information.
Questions or comments? Contact the Andersen Horticultural Library: 612-301-1239, hortlib@umn.edu