This Exhibition made possible
by a gift from
Mr. and Mrs. M. Burnham
Bonsai as Time Machines
June 28th, 2026 – October 20, 2026
How do we experience time? Through memory, history, and the living world around us.
Bonsai as Time Machines explores our fascination with age through the unique art of bonsai. Unlike paintings or sculptures, bonsai are living works of art that continue to grow and change over time. Some have endured for centuries, while others have been carefully shaped by generations of artists, preserving stories of resilience, craftsmanship, and the passage of time.
This thought-provoking exhibition invites visitors to see bonsai not only as miniature trees, but as living records of history—where art and nature come together to reveal the fourth dimension: time.
On view through October 20, 2026 at the Clark Bonsai Museum.
Ranked one of the best public bonsai collections!
John Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition August 15-16 2026 Japanese Cultural Center George J. Doizak Gallery, Downtown Los Angeles
A tribute to the master who shaped bonsai in the West, this exhibition highlights John Naka’s life, vision, and timeless contributions to the art form.
A select, juried bonsai show in Southern California
August 15th-16th
11 AM – 4 PM
TOURING EXHIBIT IS TBD for The Clark Bonsai Museum. We will keep you posted!
Submit a Tree: Naka Memorial Exhibit – Tree Submissions
Entries are accepted until June 15. Selected trees will be invited to participate in the exhibition by a jury panel.
Accepted trees will pay a $35 entry fee to help support exhibition materials and venue costs.
Trees will be displayed in a formal exhibition setting on 6 or 8 ft tables with stands and accents. Display arrangement is at the discretion of the exhibitor, and display photos are not required for entry.
How to Submit
Please email nakamemorialexhibit@gmail.com with the following:
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Entrant full name
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Species of tree
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Height of tree (from pot rim)
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Width of canopy
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Photo of the front of the tree (clean backdrop recommended)
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Photo underneath the canopy showing the branch structure
Days left to submit your tree:
More Learning
Museum location
Clark Bonsai Museum
114 W Audubon Dr
Fresno, CA 93720
We would love to hear from you.
Hands On Learning
Hands-On Bonsai Classes: Interactive Learning (First Saturday Each Month, reservations recommended, fee involved)
Bonsai Team Building Workshops (reservations required, fee involved)
Seasonal Festivals and Special Events
May 3, 2026– World Bonsai Day
- 6, 9 – Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration
- – Annual Anniversary Celebration*
- – Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange*
*dates to be announced
The Clark Bonsai Museum’s exhibitions weave together art, science, history, and the restorative touch of nature. Visitors are invited to wander its pathways throughout the year, discovering new perspectives with each return. Whether you seek the serenity of ancient trees, the thrill of contemporary creativity, or the joy of hands-on engagement, the museum’s ever-changing schedule of Programs ensures there’s always something extraordinary to see and experience.