Works of Art have been advised, sponsors are being contacted, photography sessions have been completed and everyone is now in the graphic layouts and print stages before it is released to Membership and to the public.  For any of this to be a success - there are the flowers - there is YOU!   We are looking for 80 designers (including representatives from at least 25 garden clubs) to partake in this experience.  Each designer will choose or be given selected artworks from the museum's extensive collection to be interpreted through floral design.  

The Grand Gala Opening of the event will take place on Thursday evening, April 3, 2014.  PAFA In BLOOM will then be open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday - April 4, 5 & 6.  We will be creating the large-scale pieces on Wednesday evening and the Interpretation Designs from 7am through 4pm on Wednesday, April 2 and from 7am through 2pm, Thursday, April 3, 2014.  These floral interpretations will all take place in The Historic Landmark Building.  For added interest to our Inaugural event - we will not only be asking designers to interpret art from their permanent and featured collections but also of the buildings vast collection of sculptures and original architecture.  

For those who commit to participation in this project, PAFA will be holding a gathering on Monday, November 18, 2013 from 2pm through 4pm for a private tour of the museum and a view of the permanent collections that will be available for inspiration.  The 'on loan' works of art and the featured collections will be verified by the museum by January 1, 2014.  At that time, the final works will be assigned to the remaining designers and garden clubs (this will still allow for 2.5 months for project planning).  Each designer is individually responsible for supplying their own containers, supplies, flowers, labor and transportation.  All designers will be given a pedestal and signage to promote their individual business or selves and any sponsors of their creation.  All maintenance for your exhibits will be handled by Schaffer Designs.

We have many who have expressed interest and who want participate-  but - we need to confirm our designer listing by the end of November 2013!  YES! I WILL DO IT! - is what we are looking for!  If you have any talented designer friends whose name you would like to submit to us please feel free to let us know (please include their e-mail or other contact information).  Many have already expressed interest and confirmed participation in PAFA in Bloom, including;