Visual Art

A Floral Collaboration

Steve Freuhauf |

The Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, inspired by the Art in Bloom event held in Minneapolis, is hosting the Fabulous Florals and Fine Art event in the Janet Carson Gallery Aug. 7-10. The event called for submitted works from local artists which will be interpreted by local florists as living flower arrangements. Of the 77 submissions, 28 were selected by ECRAC to be given to 13 participating florists. Due to the disparity between pieces of artwork and number of shops, some florists took more than one. MaryEdna Hagen, chairwoman of the Fabulous Florals and Fine Art Committee, said anyone can come in between 10am and 3pm once the show is open and vote for who they think had the best interpretation, the most creative interpretation, and their personal favorite. Last fall, Hagen said she sent out letters to different local florists looking for interest. She contacted those who responded after the first of the year. Bringing samples of what ECRAC had in mind was a big help, Hagen said. Although most of the florists featured in the event this year are from Eau Claire, Fabulous Florals and Fine Art is really for everyone in the area. Hagen said she hopes even more florists will join next year.