Bouquets to Art 2008: A Celebration of Floral Artistry During the weekend of March 28-30, 2008 the Museum sponsored a fundraising event, including a competition for the best floral interpretations of a work of art. Professional and amateur designers and floral artists were invited to participate. (list of participants) See the full Bouquets to Art 2008 exhibition requires Flash player for viewing Prizes were awarded in three categories: People's Choice, Director's Award, and Curator's Award. People's Choice Award Winner Jun Dobashi, Late Afternoon, Etretat, c. 1956 oil on canvas Gift of Edward Joseph Gallagher, Jr. 1958.002.003 Interpreted by Cynthia Patterson & Carol Swift Lake Forest Garden Club (Illinois) The most popular arrangement at Bouquets to Art 2008 was an interpretation of Late Afternoon Etretat (c. 1956) by Jun Dobashi. The designers, Cynthia Patterson and Carol Swift of the Lake Forest Garden Club (Illinois), chose this work of art for its color, texture and simplicity. This floral arrangement includes anthurium and mitsumata. Director's Award Winner Karel Appel, Spring, 1953 oil on canvas Gift of Edward J. Gallagher, Jr. 1958.002.008 Interpreted by Cathy Grim, AIFD, Inglis Florists The Director's Award Winner is Cathy Grim AIFD, of Inglis Florists, honored for her floral tribute to Spring (1953) by Karel Appel. Ms. Grim selected this work for its exciting use of color. The floral arrangement includes red and yellow variegated parrot tulips, bird of paradise leaves (painted teal), curly willow (painted black) and red carnations. Curator's Award Winner Jules Olitski Around Us--Seven, 1982 acrylic on canvas Gift of Lauren Olitski Poster & Bradley Poster 2001.005.001 Interpreted by Jodi Jondahl, Friend of the Museum Friend of the Museum Jodi Jondahl won the Curator's Award for her floral vision of Around Us--Seven (1982) by Jules Olitski. She picked this painting for its warmth and bright colors. The floral arrangement features curly willow, halla leaves, Bells of Ireland, oncidum orchids, calla lilly and orange ranunculus. See more 2008 Bouquets to Art floral photographs on our sneak preview page Return to the 2008 Bouquets to Art general information page See the 2006 Bouquets to Art Award Winner UAMA: (520) 621-7567 Fax: (520) 621-8770 Mailing address: The University of Arizona Museum of Art PO Box 210002 Tucson, AZ 85721-0002 All contents copyright © 2008. Arizona Board of Regents. Maintained by: hershoff@u.arizona.edu