Behind the Scenes of the Orchids Forever Show: Opens January 28th
January 9, 2023
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Each new show at the Cleveland Botanical Garden involves logistical planning, creative brainstorming, and hard work. Here is a look at our team at work as they discuss this year’s show. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at the show installation.
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Ryan Sandy, Manager of Exhibitions; Sommer Tolan, Horticultural Artist and Andy Pratt, Director of the Gardens and Glasshouse discuss this year’s orchids show (you are in for a treat, Greater Cleveland).
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Sommer’s sketches are beautiful and begin to bring the team’s vision to life.
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Caroline Tait, Vice President of Horticulture & Collections talks with the team about the importance of narrative and providing conservation information throughout the experience.
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So many artistic renderings! The Cleveland Botanical Garden Orchids Forever planning team left the room ready to bring this exciting vision to life. Get your tickets here: Orchids Forever 2023.