WHAT
The Flower Exchange is a celebration of the home garden and invitation to participate in our July exhibition, Cross-pollination, through sharing flowers.

Co-organized with Elizabeth Brown—a Maine Master Gardener and owner of Foxglove Farmhouse—this initiative is inspired by a reimagining of traditional “art in bloom” events, and a desire to foster joy, connection, and creativity in our community.

WHEN
You can participate in the Flower Exchange any time while Cross-pollination is on view, July 19 - August 17, during gallery hours: Wednesday - Friday, 10am-4pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Option 1, Bring flowers in: Make an arrangement inspired by something from the show, build a bouquet with your favorite garden picks, or share a single fabulous stem. We encourage creativity, but it’s up to you! Blooms will be placed amongst the artwork and become part of the life of the exhibition. They will be displayed until they are spent, or may be taken home by another visitor.

  • Deliver your contribution to us any time during gallery hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm. 

  • Receptacles will not be returned (and may be scooped up by another lucky visitor) so please use something you will not miss. We will also have some available at the gallery. 

  • All spent arrangements will be composted, and receptacles recycled or passed along.


Option 2, Take flowers home: The Flower Exchange is also about spreading joy. If you don’t want, or aren’t able, to bring flowers in, we invite you to take some instead! Come to see the show and bring something happy home with you.  


Option 3, Donate materials: We will have flowers at the gallery for visitors who want to design something on site, and welcome donations of flowers from individuals and businesses. Contributions can be delivered to the gallery during our open hours. We can also harvest or pick blooms up upon request. Please contact us with any questions.

Thanks to the following business and organizations for their donations:

Appleseed Flower Farm

Cliff House Maine

Foxglove Farmhouse

Slack Tide Maine Sea Salt

York Housing Authority

York Land Trust