2025 Fabulous Florals & Fine Art
JAMES w. HANSEN GALLERY

2025 Fabulous Florals & Fine Art

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    May 15 - 18, 2025

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JAMES W. HANSEN GALLERY

Floral Interpretations of Fantastic Artwork

Delight your senses and celebrate the coming Spring at this highly anticipated annual event. Area florists create stunning arrangements interpreting works of fine art; a botanical fantasia the whole family can enjoy. Hurry, the exhibit will last only as long as the flowers

 

The votes have been counted. Congratulations to all the winners!

2025 Winners

Best Work of Art:

1st: Melissa Owens, Ghost King of Nuru

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2nd: Ben Howen, Blooming Bokeh

3rd: Kenjra, Dissociative Daydream

*Honorable mention: Savannah Canavan, Radiant 

 

Best Floral Design:

1st: Kelsey Wenberg, Brent Douglas 

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2nd: Sherry Wozniak, HyVee

3rd: Jen Lightell, Four Seasons on Grand

*Honorable Mention: Nika Schwarz, Brent Douglas 

 

Best Creative Pair:

1st: Jazmine Cruz-HyVee & Jamie Bowers, Pollination

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2nd: Jolene Brehm-Brent Dougls & Melissa Owens, Ghost King of Nuru

3rd: Kelsey Wenberg-Brent Douglas & Jamie Bowers, Crow Conspiracy 

*Honorable mention: Kenjra & Measha Vieth 

 

Thank you to the florists and artists that participated! And thank you to all who voted.

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