Calling Floral Designers & Botanical Artists

FLEUR invites floral designers, botanical artists, and creative visionaries to participate in the festival's signature floral exhibitions and artistic presentations taking place June 26–28, 2026 in Sedona, Arizona.

Participating designers will have the opportunity to showcase their artistry before festival guests, collectors, cultural leaders, culinary professionals, and fellow creatives in one of the Southwest's most inspiring settings.

Designers may submit floral arrangements, floral sculptures, and botanical works for consideration within:

• Southwest in Bloom: The Amado Peña Floral Exhibition — Floral interpretations inspired by the artwork of Amado Peña; and

• Floralia Barocca: Desert Opulence — Floral interpretations inspired by the grandeur, emotion, and theatrical beauty of the European Baroque period with desert influences,

Custom-minted FLEUR medallions will be presented in recognition of excellence in floral artistry and design.

In addition, a $200 cash award will be presented to the artist receiving top honor in The Amado Peña Floral Exhibition and a $200 cash award will be presented to the artist receiving top honor in in the Floralia Barocca: Desert Opulence Exhibition.

Whether your work is rooted in contemporary floral design, botanical sculpture, fine art floristry, or artistic floral storytelling, FLEUR offers a unique opportunity to present your work within a festival that celebrates the intersection of cuisine, wine, art, and culture.

Applications are now being accepted. We invite floral designers from across the region and beyond to help bring Southwest in Bloom to life and become part of the inaugural flowering of FLEUR.

For details on competing, please contact Martha Aaron, FLEUR Director of Floral Design at martha@mountainhighflowers.com