February 7 - April 5

About the Exhibition

Hello gorgeous! Divas of the plant world may have met their match. Watch the relationship between glamorous orchids and contemporary art glass ignite February 7 - April 5 in the world renowned Fuqua Orchid Center and Fuqua Conservatory.

Experience the beauty and fragrance of exquisite orchids paired with sparkling abstract art glass. Displayed among the sea of blooms is an exhibition of art glass staged in collaboration with Vespermann - Cooper Galleries. Selected by Guest Curator Seranda Vespermann, the 11 artists in the exhibition display tremendously varied styles and employ several different glass working techniques.  The artwork and terrariums are available for purchase through the Garden Gift Shop with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden.  

An annual Atlanta tradition since 2003, Orchid Daze highlights the Garden's world-renowned orchid collection. The largest of its kind in the United States, the collection features approximately 10,000 specimens. The orchids include both the Garden's world-renowned collections as well as special acquistions, filling the exhibition with color and fragrance.  Plantings, designed in collaboration with Tres Fromme, Mesa Design Group, create an exotic, intimate atmosphere to complement and enhance the vibrancy of the glass.  

Special Happenings

Orchid Market
Shop the Orchid Market on the first weekend of each  month during
Orchid Daze:  March 7 - 8 and April 4 - 5. Fresh, healthy orchid plants direct from two regional greenhouses will include spectacular and unusual orchids, as well as easy to grow varieties. Artwork by Carol Anne Sutherland, a Garden drawing instructor will focus on orchids.  Whimisical and beautiful blown glass flowers, sculptures, light fixtures and bird baths by Rozelle Morton-Bush are sure to delight shoppers.  

Orchid Care Clinics
Orchid Care Clinics will be given by Fuqua Orchid Center experts on the first Saturday of the month (March and April) for expert orchid advice.  Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to get your orchid questions answered. Free with admission;­ repotting materials are available for $5 per plant.

Exhibition Tours
Every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. during the exhibition visitors can meet a docent in Cox Courtyard for an insightful Orchid Daze Exhibition Tour.  Tours are free with Garden admission.