A Weekend Celebrating the Artistry of Floral Design
Thank you to all of our sponsors, Friedman Schuman Attorneys at Law, The Art Partnership and Penn State Abington, for making the weekend such a great success!
Where cala lillies meet contemporary art. Inspired Flora hosts a selection of the region’s most imaginative floral designers creating arrangements inspired by the artworks in Abington Art Center’s 70th anniversary exhibition “Forever Young.”
The entire weekend of April 17-19, 2009 will be devoted to showcasing Inspired Flora, an event that supports Abington Art Center’s cultural and arts education programs for the community.
Behind-the-Scenes Preview Morning
• April 17 • 10am-12pm • $25/$20 for AAC members
It’s your opportunity to meet the designers and chat with them as they install their floral creations in the galleries. Includes continental breakfast. Limited Tickets. Reservations Required – call 215-887-4882 or online at http://inspiredflorapreview.eventbrite.com
Gala Dinner & Dancing
• April 18 • 7-11pm • $250 per couple; $150 per person; $125 for AAC members
Join us for an elegant evening of artistic floral designs, fun cocktails, and mouth-watering dishes from Jeffrey Miller Catering, followed by music and dancing with Cosmopolitan Jazz. A special installation of monumental images of flower by photographer Andrea Baldeck will set the stage. Black Tie optional. Sponsors of the Inspired Flora Gala include Friedman Schuman Attorneys at Law, The Art Partnership and Penn State Abington.
Advanced reservations only – call 215-887-4882 or online at http://inspiredfloragala.eventbrite.com
Inspired Flora Weekend
• April 17 • 1-5pm admission $10, $7.50 AAC members & $5 children
• April 18 • 10am-3pm admission $10, $7.50 AAC members & $5 children
• April 19 • 10am-3pm admission $10, $7.50 AAC members & $5 children
Buy your tickets by calling 215-887-4882, at the door or online at http://inspiredflora09.eventbrite.com
Afternoon Tea with Jewelry & Accessories Fashion Show
• April 19 • 3-5pm • $40 per person (includes champagne); $35 AAC members (includes champagne); $25 young ladies (and lads)
After seeing the show, luxuriate in aromatic teas and enjoy classic cream tea favorites by J. Cabot Catering while enjoying amazing jewelry and accessories by local artists. Teas served with art was a favorite of the ladies who founded AAC in 1939…join the tradition! Sponsored by AAC’s Event Committee. Advanced reservations only – call 215-887-4882 or buy tickets online at http://inspiredfloratea.eventbrite.com
EUREKA! Family Workshops
• April 18 & 19 • anytime between 11am & 3pm • FREE with admission to Inspired Flora
Each month Abington Art Center presents fun workshops for families of any size, shape and artistic ability. This month is no exception. We’ll make twisted wire sculptures with flower embellishments and natural materials. Sponsored by Kremp Florist and the Rotary Club of Jenkintown.
Curator Tour
• April 18 & 19 • 2pm • FREE with admission to Inspired Flora
Take a tour of the galleries and talk with AAC’s curator about the art in our current exhibition and how the paintings, prints and sculpture are interpreted by the floral designers.
Participating Floral Designers
Stacy H. Ballard * Floral Confetti
Keith Bell * Longstems
Carole Blankemeyer * Kremp
Amy Buffum * Brittany Gillespie
Reina Castro * Monday Morning
David Heller * Flowers by David
Phyllis Jablonowski * Eventricity
Ed Janczewski * Kremp
Aynsley Radcliffe Kearns * Penncora
Carrie Keegan * In Bloom, Inc.
Amy Kuhne * Kremp
Dianne Legg * Monday Morning
Connie McAllister & Maura Newns * A Secret Garden
Sheryl Perry * Monday Morning
Helen Pettengill * Urban Botanicals
Keith Roman * Rose in Bloom
Bill Ryan * Elite Florals
Edith Schmid * Elite Florals
Joan Verdon * Precious Petals
Eddie Washington * Kremp
Gwen Whaley * Penny’s Flowers
