by Hitomi Gilliam AIFD
In botanical terminology…. RADICLE is the part of a plant embryo that develops into the primary root, it is a foundational beginning for all plants and flowers!!
The RADICLE, aka ‘The RAD’ at ROOTS Symposium is our Gallery. This exhibition space will be used to fully curate the select premier floral art created by our ROOTS artists. It will be a beautiful community space, located in the adjoining area next to the Symposium Center Stage Ballroom for everyone to meet up and enjoy the art
together before, in between, and after the stage programs everyday.
It will be set up to highlight the artists works, ideal for photography, and for close up
viewing of your favorite art. In this space, you’ll find an opportunity to have conversation with your fellow attendees to discuss the works, as well as opportunities to listen to the artists themselves at their pop-up appearances.
Join your friends at the RADICLE Lounge for relaxation and conversation in between programs and after hours. Watch for additional Pop-up programming on the Gallery stage.
AIFD Foundation Prop Sale, made up of items graciously contributed by the Main Stage designers and others, will be up for bid there.
It’s the ROOTS Symposium’s place to be…. THE place to meet!!
So, see you all at ‘THE RAD’!!!
Highlights to look for at The RAD:
On July 4th, the space will host all the pre-symposium educational programs
‘Emergence’ Hands-on Workshop with Emil Yanos AIFD
‘Sticks & Bones’ Installation Hands-on Workshop with James Lutke
‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ on stage with Frank Feysa AIFD, Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD and Donald Yim AIFD
‘Roots Creations’ on stage with Bruno Duarte
On July 5th:
‘Motion Captured’ Videography workshop with Colin Gilliam &
‘The Perfect Picture’ Photography workshop with Nico Alsemgeest will rotate through the Gallery space
And the Official Opening of RADICLE Gallery will be at 5pm
AIFD TOGETHER AGAIN!! ROOTS Welcome Reception
With art installation and décor by Arthur Williams AIFD EMC
On view also at the opening…
Gallery Lounge décor by Brian Coovert AIFD EMC
Official ROOTS logo merchandise store opens
On July 6th:
Rotation of Workshops with Colin Gilliam and Nico Alsemgeest 7-8:30am
Book Store & ROOTS logo Merchandise Store 8:30am-5:00pm
SAIFD ‘Sustainability Fair’
Lesleighan Kraft Cravens AIFD & SAIFD Chapters, 12pm to 9pm
FLORAL COUTURE ‘Corsage Bar’
Aki Ishiguro AIFD & Kiyomi Kurihara AIFD 12pm-5pm
Select exhibit pieces from Main Stage Programs: ‘American Floral Trends’, ‘Reincarnation’,
‘Where do we Grow from Here’ & ‘Pulse’
Pop up appearances by Artists
Film Fest & Young Professionals
FFA & SAIFD Chill & Chat 9pm-11pm
On July 7th:
Book Store & ROOTS logo Merchandise Store 8:30am-5:00pm
FLORAL COUTURE ‘Corsage Bar’ 10:00am-5:00pm
Select exhibit pieces from Main Stage Programs: ‘Cultivate, Celebrate: Neotropica Hawaii’,
‘Radical Creativity’, ‘Flower Forward’ & Evolving Shapes in Design’
Pop up appearances by Artists
Book Signing with Joseph Massie immediately after the program
Book Signing with Max Van de Sluis immediately after the program
On July 8th:
Book Store & ROOTS logo Merchandise Store 8:30-5:00pm
FLORAL COUTURE ‘Corsage Bar’ 8:30am-5:00pm
On stage: ‘Dream it, Sketch it, Submit it’ presented by the 2022, 2023 & 2024
Symposium Coordinator Teams 7:45-8:45am
Select exhibit pieces from Main Stage program: ‘Rooted in Creativity, Diversity & Sustainability’ &
‘Botanica Ecologica’
Pop up appearances by Artists
