Like all the best perennial bulbs, Fleurs de Villes Artiste is blooming once again at NorthPark Center. The fresh floral exhibition showcases some of the region’s most talented floral designers, drawing inspiration from 16 North Texas arts and cultural organizations.
The exhibition, which is located on level one between Neiman Marcus and NorthCourt, is free and open to the public, running March 19-23.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth by Dr. Delphinium Designs + Events, 2024.Photo courtesy of NorthPark Center
Photo courtesy of NorthPark Center
Scenes from 2024's inaugural exhibition.
“As we travel the world with our luxury flower shows, we have held a special place in our floral hearts for Dallas, and its incredible floral talent,” says Karen Marshall, co-founder of Fleurs de Villes. “We are honored to return to NorthPark Center for a second year, showcasing fresh floral mannequins inspired by the world-class cultural institutions cherished by Dallasites.”
Each floral display distinctively showcases the featured institution, encompassing the disciplines of dance, music, theater, visual arts, and more.
Some of the inspirations include Marisol's The Party, on display now at Dallas Museum of Art (mannequin created by Branching Out Events); The Lion King, roaring into Broadway Dallas this summer (created by Fiore x 7 Flower Bar); The Dallas Opera's The Little Prince, performing early 2026 (The Design Haus); and a bold pink Colima dress for Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico (Le Bloom Dallas). Even the world-famous Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will be represented, spotlighting one of its most successful and colorful past medalists, Beatrice Rana (Bellissimi Fiori). See all participants here.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra by Fiore x 7 Flower Bar, 2024.Photo courtesy of NorthPark Center
Official automobile sponsor Park Place Dealerships is also getting the botanic treatment, with local florist Concepto transforming a Porsche Macan Electric 4 into an abundant floral installation in Nordstrom Court. Bellissimi Fiori will be decorating a Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 Coupe in SouthCourt.
An additional fresh floral mannequin by Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe will also be on display at the Dallas Museum of Art.
“The response from last year’s Fleurs de Villes exhibition was overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with tens of thousands of visitors coming to experience this unique exhibition,” says Nancy A. Nasher, president of NorthPark Development Company. “It is a pleasure to showcase the immense talent of local florists as they partner with premier arts and cultural organizations to shine the spotlight on the important work they do for our community. This marriage of art and nature is the perfect complement to NorthPark’s bountiful landscaping program this season.”
Mark your calendars for March 18, when you can watch all the skilled florists bring their Fleurs de Villes Artiste installations to life, flower by flower, from 10 am-4 pm.
Special events surrounding the exhibition include a meet-and-greet with the floral artists on Saturday, March 22, from 11 am-1 pm, followed by performances from some of the featured arts organizations from 12-3 pm.
