Ikebana International Honolulu Chapter 56 blooms at the Academy Art Center

The annual exhibition of Ikebana International Honolulu Chapter 56 blooms at the Academy Art Center at Linekona March 30 to April 3. The show marks the organization’s 50th anniversary and presents modern and traditional ikebana styles by more than 40 floral artists and youth arrangers.

This year the exhibition features guest artist Kika Shibata, Riji of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Born in Japan and based in California, her creativity and work in ikebana have earned her many honors, and she serves as the West Coast Area Coordinator of Sogetsu North America. Her singular line designs have made her works popular with banks, restaurants and hotels in the Bay Area.

A Golden Celebration of Ikebana: 50 Years of Friendship Through Flowers (1961-2011)
March 30 to April 3
Academy Art Center at Linekona, 1111 Victoria St. between Beretania and Young streets
No charge, open to the public
(808) 532-8741