Leading floral designers from North and South Carolina gathered recently in Wrightsville Beach to showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art.
This year’s artwork came from private collections and the Wilmington Art Association. Floral designers received their art assignment from a blind draw weeks before the event.
Judges included National Garden Club judge and Flower Show School Instructor Claudia Bates, as well as NC State Floral Association judge and instructor Tammy Yow Russell. Floral design winners received a cash award, and a beautiful ribbon.
The top floral designers in the 2021 Art & The Bloom competition are:
First place - Sharon Van Teyens, New Hanover Garden Club, Wilmington