The State Botanical Garden will display an art exhibition by Ginny McLaren Aug. 24 through Oct. 5. An opening reception will be held Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. McLaren paints to remember a special time or a place, using sketches and photographs to help achieve realism. Her paintings will be on display inside the Visitor Center and Conservatory Great Room. McLaren’s works have been exhibited in galleries in New Jersey, California, Nevada and West Virginia.