This exhibit showcases paintings from the League’s permanent collection paired with a floral arrangement inspired by the painting, created by regional floral designers. Participating designers include:

Robert Kovalcik, is the former designer/owner of South Pacific Florist, the celebrated flower shop that was a mainstay of Rehoboth Beach for 26 years. Inspired by his love of gardening, Kovalcik created extraordinary arrangements for private homes, weddings, events and many of the fine restaurants and hotels of Rehoboth Beach. A highlight of summer for him was always decorating the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center for the annual Sun Dance event with his beautifully lit arrays of flowers. People ask what he misses most about his business and the answer is always the same, his wonderful customers and the joy flowers brought into their lives. In addition to being a florist, Kovalcik is a happily retired hospital pharmacist, enjoying his world travels.

Ken Norman, AIFD, PFCI, a third-generation floral designer and owner of Floral Inspirations, which he opened in Lewes, DE in 2015. Ken was recognized and inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), has served on several of their committees, and currently holds a seat on the AIFD’s National Board. He is a respected instructor at the New York Botanical Garden, Maryland’s Ann Arundel Community College, and Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, DE. Ken has participated in the Philadelphia Flower Show both as a featured designer and as exhibit chairman for AIFD and has been a winning contestant and demonstrator at the show’s “Designer Studio.”

Diane Pirkey is currently completing 15 years as a floral design volunteer at the Hillwood Museum and Gardens and the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. She has over 25 years of training for Flower Design at the Flower Guild at the National Cathedral and was chair of the Flower Guild of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church for 3 years also in DC. Diane has created and donated numerous floral centerpieces’ for Rehoboth Art League openings and special events.

Emily Widdoes is a wedding floral designer for the The Clubhouse at Baywood. The floral team at Baywood focuses on creating fresh and innovative event tablescapes and installations. Emily has a background in fine arts and textile design, which she uses as inspiration when crafting floral designs with color and composition.

Žaneta Zubkova represents the floral design business I do.Flowers,etc. based in Wilmington, Delaware. With a background in art education and ever inspired by Fine Arts, I do.Flowers, etc. hopes to successfully connect the expertise in color theory and design concepts using native and locally grown botanicals as a source of their material.