Photos | The Fine Arts Museums’ welcomed nearly 700 flower lovers to Opening Night, celebrate 40th anniversary of Bouquets to Art | BAR

Event: Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
Date: June 3, 2024
Location: de Young Museum, San Francisco
Photos (13): Drew Altizer, Devlin Shand or Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography

From the very moment they entered, guests were greeted with stunning floral displays: from the awe-inspiring suspended floral installation in Wilsey Court—designed by Amanda Luu of Studio Mondine—to the eight floral fashions created by CCSF students, and in every corner of the galleries where local and international floral designers have showcased their artistry with 122 botanical creations inspired by artwork from FAMSF’s permanent collections.

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Atmosphere at Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Devlin Shand for Drew Altizer Photography)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Nora Quattrin attends Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Thomas Campbell, Dede Wilsey and Jack Calhoun attend Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Charlie Ramos, Tracy Joy Ramos, Gina Shrewsberry, Andrea Thomas and John Thomas attend Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Arisa Mori, Brendon Falkowski, Donna Cala, Kimberly Au, Judy Chau, Katya Orlova, Sandy Ward and Harley-Belle attend Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Pernella Sommerville, Lillian Phan and Paula West attend Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Devlin Shand for Drew Altizer Photography)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Harley-Belle attends Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Antonio Contreras, Robert Beadle, Navid Armstrong, Pernella Sommerville, Joel Goodrich and Paula West attend Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Drew Altizer)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Atmosphere at Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Jessica Monroy for Drew Altizer Photography)

Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 3 - Linda Jaeger, Sandee Talbott and Nina Ward attend Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary on June 3rd 2024 at de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA (Photo - Devlin Shand for Drew Altizer Photography)