January’s Artful Arrangements: Original Artwork Re-Imagined in Floral Designs in the Naples Art District
Flowers have inspired artists and the creation of art throughout history. This month in the Naples Art District, original artwork will be the inspiration for floral design during the Signature Annual Event, Artful Arrangements, sponsored by FineMark National Bank & Trust. Over 30 professional floral designers and members of the Naples Garden Club and Ikebana International will be paired with the Naples Art District’s member artists. A selected piece of original artwork is re-imagined in floral designs; this may be a painting, possibly abstract or realistic, a piece of hand-made jewelry, or unique works in fabric, glass, or woodwork.
In the words of Mary Raymond, a Naples Garden Club member and an accredited judge in both horticulture and floral design for the Garden Club of America and National Garden Club: “Visiting the various studios and galleries in the Naples Art District accompanied with the floral arrangements is like visiting a living museum of creation.” The public is invited to discover and enjoy these pairings of original art and floral designs. These artful arrangements are shown in the artist’s studios, Thursday, January 16 through Saturday, January 18, 1-5 p.m. with a $20 donation requested.
A Special Artful Arrangements Preview Event titled The Floral Art of Ikebana will be held on Thursday, January 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Trillium Gallery & Studio, 5450C Shirley Street, generously sponsored by the Calleja Family. Guests will enjoy tea and sweets, live art, and floral demonstrations. Registration for this event is required. RSVP at 239.249.1977, $45 per person.
Also in January, the Naples Art District is pleased to partner with the Naples Botanical Garden on Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a Plein Air Festival featuring over 20 of our member artists painting “in open air” throughout the Garden. Both Mary Raymond and Margy Metzler have traveled the country and the world judging, exhibiting, and teaching floral arranging. They both agree that the Naples Botanical Garden is a world-class resource, a must-see experience for residents and visitors alike. This “Plein Air Festival” offers the public the opportunity to watch local artists create original artwork live inspired by nature’s beauty. This event is free with admission to the Garden.
The Naples Art District features 100 artists working, exhibiting, and teaching classes in their studios tucked in an eclectic neighborhood north of Pine Ridge Road. In addition to our special events, we invite you to visit us for our weekly Open Studios events held Thursdays and Saturdays through April, from 1-5 p.m. Our artists are always eager to greet visitors during their open studio hours or by appointment to share their love of art.
For more information about Artful Arrangements and to RSVP for The Floral Art of Ikebana, please call 239.249.1977 or email naplesartdistrict@gmail.com. Events, classes, and more can be found on naplesartdistrict.com.
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