Do you like fine art? Do you like flowers? Then you won’t want to miss this year’s Bouquets to Art exhibition at the de Young, where the museum will display over 140 floral arrangements by prominent Bay Area designers and garden clubs that both interpret and complement the museum’s permanent collection.
The week long celebration of art and flora is the largest fundraiser held by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to bring in funds to support acquisitions, special exhibitions and education programs.
Bouquets to Arts is also considered one of the country’s premier floral events. In addition to the fabulous exhibition, a swanky opening gala (pics from last year’s event), the museum will also host a series of events during the week where six prestigious floral design experts create arrangements onstage while discussing style, trends, and tricks of the trade. The programs range from “London Calling: Flower Trends From Across the Pond” to “Love of People, Flowers and Nature” from Ikebana specialist Soho Sakai.
We were lucky enough to receive three pairs of passes to Bouquets to Art 2011 from the de Young which we’re giving away to readers. To enter for a chance to win, just use the contact form to send us an email with the name and address of any flower store in the Richmond District. Winners will be drawn randomly from correct entries. Deadline for entries is March 7, 2011 at 5pm.
Even if you don’t win, be sure to make it to the de Young to see the exhibition. It runs from March 15th through the 19th, with hours on Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30am until 5:15pm, and extended hours on Friday, March 18 until 8:45pm.
If you’re a member, there is a special members-only night on Wednesday, March 16 from 6–8pm. Museum members receive free admission, and do not need to make advance reservations for admission. Just pick up your tickets at the membership desk on the day of your visit.
Tickets ($11 to $21) for Bouquets to Art 2011 can be purchased online at the de Young website, or from the museum box office.
Sarah B.
Super Excited to check out this years display. If you get a chance be sure to catch Richmond District Resident Laurel WInzler’s arrangement interpreting “La Virgen and the Colored Boxes” by Rupert Garcia in Gallery 17 on the downstairs level of the museum.