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THE ARTS CENTER OF MONTROSS
ARTIST CELESTE JOHNSTON
Celeste has extensive training in botanical art, including master classes in Scotland and Italy, and teaches at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and the VMFA.
Education
2 years Horticulture and flower design NOVA
Corcoran College of Art and Design.
Certified in Botanical Art and Illustration
Ongoing Education
US Botanical Gardens
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Corcoran College at GW University
Studies Abroad: Master classes in Italy, Scotland and Portugal
Work History:
Kenmore
James Monroe Library
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, (past)
Westmoreland County Museum
Tappahannock Art Gallery
Virginia Museum of Fine Art (currently)
Associations:
1st President of 5 Rivers Spinners and Weavers
Century Gallery Craft director
Metropolitan Richmond Artist Ass. exhibitions chair
Founding member of Central VA Botanical Artists
Council Member VMFA
Board member Westmoreland Museum
Westmoreland Garden Club Exhibits Chair
Founding member, Northern Neck Arts Alliance
Founding member, NNArts