2027 Flower Show Artistic Classes

The Artistic Classes are the perfect place for individuals to put their artistic skills and talent on display. In the Artistic Classes, exhibitors compete for a coveted blue ribbon in entry categories such as Arrangements, Botanical Arts (formerly Jewelry), Photography, and Pressed Plants. Show off your skills with the perfect blend of art and gardening.  

The 2027 Artistic Classes will be announced this summer. Complete rules will be announced in the 2027 Exhibitor’s Guide by September 1, 2026. Registration for all Artistic Classes will start on September 16, 2026.  

Arrangement Classes 

The Arrangement Classes celebrate incredible floral design from classic to contemporary.  

Botanical Arts 

Botanical Arts classes feature authentic-looking jewelry and accessory designs created from dried plant material. Entries must appear to be wearable and/or functional. There are four categories of Botanical Arts.

• Botanical Jewelry: A design created entirely from dried plant material and made to resemble wearable jewelry in both size and function. Plant materials may be treated. No mechanics or structural base materials may be visible

• Botanical Embellishment: A man-made object enhanced with dried plant material. Plant materials may be treated. Complete coverage of the object is not required.

• Botanical Couture: A design emulating an item of clothing and/or other fashion accessory created from all dried plant material. Plant materials may be treated.

• Botanical Forms: A design of any other form (e.g., not Botanical Jewelry, Botanical Embellishment, or Botanical Couture) created from all dried plant material.

Pressed Plants  

In the Pressed Plant Classes, exhibitors transform pressed plant material into stunning works of art. 

Photography

Grab your camera and start capturing the beauty of the season today. Your blue ribbon moment starts now! All entries in the Photography Classes are juried. Full rules will be announced in the 2027 Exhibitor’s Guide.

• 191- BLOOM STUDY. A still life photograph showcasing an abundant floral design. Color.
• 192- WEATHER OR NOT. A black and white photograph highlighting weather or atmospheric conditions, emphasizing mood, movement, or environmental impact. Black and White.
• 193- A PLACE TO PAUSE. A photograph featuring seating within a public garden. Color.
• 194- GROWING UP. A diptych showing the evolution of seeds. The print has two photographs placed next to each other – one of seed(s) and one of the plant or plants that grows from them. A border surrounding each of the two photographs required in this class. Color.
• 195- BETWEEN DAY AND NIGHT. A landscape photographed during the blue hour. Color.
• 196- THE LINES OF TIME. A close-up photograph showing the amazing texture, color, or features of bark. Color.
• 197- THE POWER OF COLOR. A colorful photograph of plant material transformed into an abstract using creative techniques. Color.
• 198- BIRD BATH. A photograph of a bird or birds bathing. Color.