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de Young and Legion of Honor museums / June 3–8, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 – Now in its 41st year, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s beloved floral fundraiser Bouquets to Art will celebrate the centennial of the Legion of Honor’s founding by expanding to the Legion of Honor from the de Young for the first time in its history. Inspired by works in the ancient art, European paintings, and European sculpture galleries of the Legion of Honor, and African art, American art, contemporary art, and Oceanic art galleries at the de Young, the weeklong display of floral installations offers new ways of seeing the permanent collection. From a colossal installation designed by Raul Dueñas in the Legion of Honor’s central Rodin gallery to extravagant nature-inspired fashion designs, the more than 100 botanical creations will transform the museums into a stunning floral extravaganza.

The weeklong event launches on Monday, June 2, with a festive Opening Night reception at the de Young where guests will preview the installations and enjoy culinary delights prepared by McCalls Catering & Events.

Throughout the week, guests are invited to explore the imaginative world of floral design and creation with programs by renowned floral experts. Featured program speakers include Conner Nesbit, winner of HBO’s Full Bloom, who celebrates the beauty of nature’s imperfections while embracing unexpected materials; Christina Yan, a Napa Valley-based floral designer, educator, and content creator known for her playful floristry style and knack for blending colors and textures; and Tyson Lee, a San Francisco based sculptor of beautiful botanicals creating quirky and thought-provoking florals. In addition, visitors can participate in an on-site raffle for luxury goods and experiences.

To learn more about this year’s exciting Bouquets to Art programs, please see a full lineup of events below. 

Proceeds from Bouquets to Art help underwrite exhibitions, conservation projects, and education programs at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

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Programming 

Bouquets to Art Opening Night

Monday, June 2, 5:30–10 pm \ de Young 

Be the first to see the newly created and impressive floral designs at the de Young, and enjoy food and drinks prepared by McCalls Catering & Events. Advance tickets required.

Flow 

Tuesday, June 3, 2 pm \ Koret Auditorium, de Young

Join our trio of speakers—local artists Christina Yan and Tyson Lee, along with Conner Nesbit (winner of HBO’s Full Bloom)—as they examine the theme of “Flow” within a floral design. This program will demonstrate how each of the speakers utilizes the same materials while applying their individual sense of design to an arrangement. After completing their own creations, watch as the designers merge them into one cohesive tablescape. Stunning bouquets will be raffled at the conclusion of this event.

Abundance 

Thursday, June 5, 2 pm \ Koret Auditorium, de Young

In this program, our trio of speakers—Tyson Lee, Conner Nesbit, and Christina Yan—explore a modern approach to floristry by incorporating a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables to design a live installation on the theme of “Abundance.” They will share techniques for large-scale installation design, a current trend in floral design, and welcome anyone who wants to come watch and learn. Stunning bouquets will be raffled at the conclusion of this event program.

 Luxury-Prize Benefit Raffle

Support the Museums while taking a chance on winning great prizes. Raffle tickets are $20 per ticket; six tickets for $100; or 13 tickets for $200–“A Blooming Dozen.”

Exhibition Organization

Grand Patron

Diane B. Wilsey

Honorary Opening Night Chair

Lorna Meyer Calas

Honor Floral Fashions Chair

Gretchen B. Kimball

Lead Sponsor

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Major Sponsor

Native Bear Consulting, Chris and Janis Hoyt

Generous support 

Delta Dental of California, Dodge & Cox, Inc., Relation Insurance Services

Additional support is provided by Price Family Dealerships and Sloat Garden Center

In-Kind Support

Bryan’s Market

The Caviar Co.

Fort Point Beer 

Freeman Vineyard & Winery

Hotaling & Co.

Scotto’s Wine & Cider

Sosie Wines

Visiting

Bouquets to Art will be held from June 3–8, 2025 at the de Young and the Legion of Honor museums. Opening Night is on Monday, June 2, 5:30–10 pm at the de Young. Exhibition viewing hours and admission take place Tuesday–Sunday, June 3–8, 9:30 am–5:15 pm. Exclusive Members-Only Viewing Hours for the Enthusiast level and above are Tuesday, June 3, 6–9 pm; viewing hours for all membership levels are Wednesday–Thursday, June 4–5, 6–9 pm.

Ticketing

Tickets start at $44 and include admission to Bouquets to Art and the permanent-collection galleries in both the de Young and the Legion of Honor. Guests also have the opportunity to purchase a Bouquets to Art Demonstration ticket for $55, which includes access to the scheduled program at the de Young on the day of their ticket reservation, plus Bouquets to Art and all special exhibitions at the de Young and Legion of Honor.

About the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Together, the de Young in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park make up the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the largest public arts institution in the city and one of the largest in the United States. Opened in 1895, the de Young is home to American art from the 17th century through today; costume and textile arts; arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas; and contemporary art. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024–2025, the Legion of Honor presents European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; ancient art; works on paper; and contemporary art.

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco respectfully acknowledge the Ramaytush Ohlone, the original inhabitants of what is now the San Francisco Peninsula, and further acknowledge that the greater Bay Area is the ancestral territory of the Miwok, Yokuts, and Patwin, as well as other Ohlone peoples. Indigenous communities have lived in and moved through this land over hundreds of generations and Indigenous peoples from many nations make their home in this region today. Please join the Fine Arts Museums in recognizing and honoring their ancestors, descendants, elders, and all other members of their communities.

Media Contact

Morgan Braitberg, Publicist \ press@famsf.org