The Eccles Art Center (EAC) is embracing the splendor of flowers, art, and the summer season by launching a competition open to floral artists and interior designers. Participants are challenged to create unique floral arrangements that harmonize with the artwork displayed in the 50th Annual Statewide Competition.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Saturday, AUGUST 18, 2025
COMPETITION GUIDELINES:
- Designs must be free standing, so that damage is not incurred in the historic home, its furnishings, or by the artwork on display.
- Categories will include permanent botanicals and fresh floral materials.
- Permanent botanicals are defined as artificial floral designs including dried materials.
- Fresh floral designs may include fresh floral materials including but not limited to mosses, lichens, branches, flowers, etc.
REGISTRATION:
Designers should register online by August 18, 2025. www.ogden4arts.org
Eccles Art Center
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
LIABILITY:
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect props (excluding flowers) used in the creation of the design submitted. Props left at the Art Center after August 26, 2025 are at the designer's own risk and storage charges may accrue. Props left at the Center for over 30 days will be deemed abandoned and disposed of at the Board’s discretion. The Eccles Art Center does not accept responsibility for works damaged due to incorrect or poor design.
ENTRY FEES:
$10.00, which includes an annual membership for the designer to the Eccles Art Center, and each designer may participate in both categories.
Entry fees are used for prize money and publicity and are non-refundable.
SET-UP:
Designers may choose art work to be interpreted any time during business hours beginning August 4, 2025. Displays should be set up August 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Pedestals will be available for use in your design on a first come first served basis. All other supplies, flowers and props must be provided by designers.
PICK-UPS:
Props must be picked up by August 25, 2025 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See LIABILITY section for insurance restrictions and storage charge notice.
AWARDS:
Fresh Florals
First Place: $400
Second Place: $300
Third Place: $200
Permanent Botanicals
First Place: $200
Second Place:$100
Third Place: $50
Ned & Margaret Favero Award of Excellence: $500
Director’s Award: $100
People’s Choice Award: $100
Juror’s Award: $100
FLORAL AUCTION & EVENTS:
A reception and silent auction of floral artistry will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door.
This project has received funding from the Ned Favero Memorial Fund, Olive & Dahlia, Weber County RAMP, Ogden City, and is supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.
