About Fabulous Florals & Fine Art

Floral Interpretations of Fantastic Artwork

Fabulous Florals & Fine Art is an annual art exhibition that resides in each spring in the James W Hansen Gallery at Pablo Center at the Confluence. Artists and florists are paired together to create floral arrangements that represent the beauty of the artwork they are to reflect.

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! 


2023 FABULOUS FLORALS & FINE ART

MARCH 16 - MARCH 19, 2023

Exhibit Information

March 16 - March 19, 2023

In-person in the James W Hansen Gallery & Virtually Anytime

Pablo Center will extend its hours for viewing the Fabulous Floral & Fine Art exhibition. All galleries and the lobby will be open during the following hours:

    • Thursday, March 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
    • Friday, March 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 - 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
    • Sunday, March 19 from 12 - 2 p.m. & 5 - 8 p.m. 

Artists Reception & Award Ceremony

March 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Marilyn Schaefer Riverfront Hall

Grab a drink at our lobby bar and join us for an evening of artfull conversations. Meet the exhibiting artists and floral designers, listen to their stories and methods, and ask them questions about their work in an enjoyable evening of free-flowing conversation.

REGISTER FOR RECEPTION

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Award Ceremony

Vote for your favorites on March 16 and 17. A winner will be announced on March 17 at the Artists Reception & Award Ceremony.

Floral Designers are tasked with creating original floral designs inspired by the work of art assigned to them. Guidelines for floral interpretations are that the design consist mostly of live cut plant materials. Other elements such as dried materials, wood and rocks and a fantastic choice of container can be utilized but the real skill should be interpretation using fresh-cut materials. 

Award Categories are:

  • Best Work of Art
  • Best Floral Design
  • Best Creative Pair


Explore Previous Exhibitions

Each florist, artist, and year brings new experiences and perspectives to the interpreation of artwork.
Explore our archive of exhibits to view the previous exploration of Fabulous Florals & Fine Art.