The Ruth Bancroft Garden and San Francisco’s Sogetsu School of Ikebana are proud to present this unique exhibition of large-scale works placed in the Garden that will incorporate Garden plant materials. Additionally, flower arrangements will be on display in the main building (Great Room), featuring the artistry of principal artists from the Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch.

‘ArtScapes in the Garden’ is offered with Garden admission at no additional charge from Thursday, May 18th through Sunday, May 21st during open hours.

Garden Hours: 9AM – 4PM

Garden Admission

$12 | Adults (age 18-64)
$10 | Seniors (65+)/ Students/ Active Military (with valid ID)/ Teachers (with ID)
$5 | Children (age 5-17)
Free | Children 4 and under
Free | Ruth Bancroft Garden Members
Free | Garden Conservancy Members

DEMONSTRATION

Join us for an unique experience and watch an ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) demonstration by Sahshah Kosen Middleton from the Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch. The demo will be on Saturday, May 20^th, from 11-11:45am and complimentary with Garden admission.  RVSP here.

The arrangements will stay on display for visitors to enjoy until May 21^st, 2023.

IKEBANA FOR CHILDREN

Children, ages 5-10, are invited to a drop-in session on Sunday, May 21^st from 11am-1pm to learn how to make a small ikebana arrangement.  Free with Garden admission. First come, first served for 50 participants.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  RSVP here.

Photo credits: J. Naito, S. Doi, S. Valenas