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Celebrate and discover the amazing world of blue poppies (Meconopsis)! Enjoy the sight of a meadow containing hundreds of glowing, blooming blue poppies.
The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG), Pacific Bonsai Museum, the City of Federal Way and the Federal Way Arts Commission will once again play host to hundreds of people gathering for the 4th Annual Blue Poppy Day on Saturday May 16th.
This is a wonderful celebration of art, both nature made and man made, for the entire community. As visitors make their way through the Garden, they’ll be treated to the sights and sounds of musical and artistic performances. Visual artists will have their works on display.
People of the Chubbs Food Truck will offer a full menu of tasty treats and meals to delight your taste buds.
Also, consider taking our Flower Photography Class which is offered on Blue Poppy Day.
Regular admission rates apply on Blue Poppy Day – Art in Bloom.
Blue Poppies!
18 Artists displaying in both Gardens
Food Truck here all day!
Held in partnership with the Federal Way Arts Commission
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2015 FEATURED ARTIST
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2015 Featured Artist:
Bio
Wendy Ray was born in Alaska, the third of four children. She grew up in an Air Force family, living in many places around the world enjoying the beauty each location offered. She was captivated by the artistry and skilled craftsmanship found in the antiques which her parents collected in their travels. Wendy has lived in Auburn for 25 years with her husband and has two grown sons.
After raising her boys and closing the doors to her antique business of 20 years in 2010, she was excited to have time to explore the arts. Her focus is on painting in oils, watercolor, welding and photography, but is always exploring other creative avenues. She enjoys capturing the beauty of nature in her paintings, including landscapes, florals, animals or whatever piques her interest. She enjoys bringing to life scenes from old snapshots of times loved and cherished but not forgotten. Her appeal for the antiquity of things is a natural influence on her traditional painting style. It gives her work legitimacy that carries it above a mere pastime, as it is a genuine reflection of the artist and the things she knows and loves.
Artist Resume
* Chosen artist to paint the 27’ welded gate for Soos Creek Botanical Garden, Auburn.
* Curator for gallery at Sunbreak Café, 2013-present
* Crow/Raven– Magic and Mystery Exhibition Juried Show at artEAST in Issaquah, WA the month of June, 2014. Set of 5 welded sculpture relief flying crows were entered and accepted for the show. 40 of 225 entries were selected
* Selected to participate in the Blue Poppy Juried Show at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, WA, May 17, 2014.
* Her painting was chosen for the cover of the City of Auburn’s brochure for “Art on Display and Workshops” January – June, 2014
* Commissioned Plein Air Artist for the International Festival, August 11, 2013, Auburn, WA
* Received $400 award for oil painting, “A Home of Straw”, winning People’s Choice in the White River Valley Museum’s” Small Works/Big Presents, The Gift of Art” show December, 2012. * Article in the Auburn-Reporter: http://www.auburn-reporter.com/community/183214631.html#
* Featured Artist during “Family Day: The Gift of Art”, White River Valley Museum, 2010
* Solo Show at Auburn Ave Theater Gallery March 4 – April 24, 2009 http://www.auburn-reporter.com/entertainment/41340079.html
* Strokes of Nostalgia Color Artist”s Work” article in Auburn Reporter, http://www.auburn-reporter.com/community/41160754.html
* Commissioned Plein Air Artist at the Puyallup Art and Wine Walk 2009
* Received Top Honorable Mention in the White River Valley Museum’s “Small Works/Big Presents, The Gift of Art” show December, 2008, for miniature oil painting, “A Little Curious”, http://www.auburn-reporter.com/entertainment/35335929.html ,
* Participated in Plein Air events in Renton and Auburn Artrageous and participated in numerous shows at the Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery and the Auburn Art and Wine Walk
* Auburn Valley Creative Arts (AVCA) member since 2011
Artist and Vendor Application
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2015 Flower photography class
Introduction to Flower Photography
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
On Blue Poppy Day
May 16 Saturday
10:15 AM -12:15 PM
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[tab_4]Performances & Schedule for the day:
Ongoing throughout the day –
—- Demonstration: How to Grow Blue Poppies in the RSBG Nursery
—- Plant Sale in the RSBG Nursery – Poppies Available (limited supply)
—- Chubbs Food Truck near the Conservatory Terrace
Performances & Tours
To be Announced
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