FLEUROTICA 2026

 

FLEUROTICA returns Thursday, October 15, 2026!

 

FLEUROTICA spotlights the unique talents of Chicago’s leading floral designers, fashion designers, students and landscape artists as they create breathtaking garments made entirely from plants, flowers and natural materials.  All proceeds from FLEUROTICA benefit the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance’s nature education programs at the Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens.

FLEUROTICA is a unique opportunity to support a sparkling jewel on Chicago’s West Side, at an event that will showcase the excitement, creativity, talent and natural beauty of our city. This event is the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance’s signature fundraiser and supports our mission to change lives through the power of nature.

 

Tickets are $225 for individuals, and will be on sale:

Tuesday 9/15 at 10am CT– PRESALE – GPCA Members limited quantities (2 ticket cap per order)

Wednesday 9/16 at 7pm CT – Public sale (4 ticket cap per order)

A link to stream the show live will also be available!

 

 

Interested in Sponsorship? Click here to learn more. For questions or to discuss opportunities, contact Marie Stringer, Director of Development & Communications, at [email protected] or call 773-638-1766 x 22.

 

Thanks to our 2026 Participating Designers!

 

A’vents by August – Alicia August Wright

Casa Dahlia – Carol Arteaga

Dominique Struck

Earth’s Remedies – Mercedes Pickett

Flowers for Dreams – Jenny Demuth

Hailey Rodden

Honey Street Flowers – Lisa Marie Brown

Life in Bloom – Vince Phan

Lemon Wedge Arts – Laura Noble

Luz Cardenas & Stacey Bal 

Planks & Pistils – John Pendalton

Scottie by Design – Scottie Eskelund

SOMOS HECHOS EN MEXICO – Paola Saraí Ramos Ayala

SRVD Floral Lounge – Odalys Ramirez

Terrace – Charlie Murray

The Hood Florist – Byron Cathey

Vitruvian Fine Art Studio – Melinda Whitmore

Zins Flower Shop – Christina Stelyn

 

Thanks to our 2026 Host Committee!

 

Erika Summers, Erika Summers Events (co-chair)

Dr. Pamela Blackman, Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts (co-chair)

Mary Clare Bonaccorsi, Polsinelli

Cristina Vera Bridges, Vera Creative

Wilonda Cannon, FIHN Consulting

Tanya Davis, William & Mary Davis Foundation

Elinor Escamilla, William Blair

Sarah Glavin

Georgina Heard-Labonne, Strategies for Sustainable Solutions

Kristin McLaurin, Wintrust

Gloria Materre, Materre & Associates, P.C.

Diana Palomar, ABC 7

 

 

Thanks to our 2026 FLEUROTICA Sponsors!

 

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