Designers who volunteer often say it is the most exciting part of attending an AIFD Symposium, working in the heart and pulse of what brings this artistic extravaganza to life. AIFD is all volunteer run, however we need some Super Stars to bring it to life.
As the new year starts, it is important to look to the future and think about all those people, both past and present, that have made a difference in our careers and have been personal inspirations. We are surrounded with those persons who inspire us to achieve new levels of creativity! As chairperson of the Awards Committee, I am asking you to take a minute to think about the people and companies that support and inspire us on a daily basis, and to recognize their contributions for an award during AIFD Symposium “GROW” in July.
This past holiday season, North Central held a “Show us your favorite Holiday Design” competition. Each competitor was required to post a photo of their favorite “Holiday Arrangement” on the North Central Chapter’s Facebook page for a chance to win a Symposium Registration.
Two Opportunities during AIFD® Symposium to benefit the AIFD Foundation AIFD®, a leader in floral design education, is pleased to bring world-class talent each year to the AIFD® Symposium. Two presenters will instruct hands-on design education that you will not want to miss during the…
Looking to get involved with the mission and endeavors of AIFD®? Every year our Incoming President selects members to fill out positions on the various committees that keep our Institute running and NOW is the time to let us know that you want to get involved!
February 2023 will mark the second anniversary of the passing of floral icon Patti Pottle AIFD. Find out how she recently helped raise scholarship funds for the AIFD Foundation.
In a little corner of the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds Horticulture Building, groups of Floral Evaluators, including many AIFD members from around the United States, intensely judged 180 High School FFA students’ entries as they competed for the coveted National FFA Floriculture title.
Submitted by Renee Tucci AIFD CFD PFCI AAF We’ve all got our sights set on Chicago, for Symposium 2023. The sights, the sounds, the FLOWERS! AIFD® is heading to the windy city in July, and wouldn’t it be wonderful if you were heading there too….…
By Gerry Toh AIFD When it comes to passion, I can imagine no other than the profession of the floral artist. I was once told I was shallow in personality and character because all I could and would talk about was flowers: the business of…
