Ikebana International -- Buffalo Chapter #50

Ikebana International

Ikebana International was founded in 1956 as a way to promote mutual understanding and friendship between countries through ikebana (the art of Japanese flower arrangement). The non-profit cultural organization is comprised of over 165 separate chapters made up of people of many nationalities who enjoy ikebana and other arts of Japan.

Buffalo Chapter #50

With the motto "Friendship through Flowers", the Buffalo Chapter #50 was established in 1960 by Helen Cottrell and Edna La Duca with a mission to stimulate, cultivate, and perpetuate the study of ikebana, related arts and culture throughout Buffalo. Today the Chapter is very active conducting workshops and lectures.

Membership

Membership is open to everyone interested in the art of Ikebana and the ideas of Ikebana International regardless of experience.

Dues are $70.00 per year from August to July

Every member receives three issues of the Ikebana International magazine as well as the Sakura News (in English) each year.

Members are also welcome to attend regional and world conventions and demonstrations and those of chapters anywhere in the world.

Meetings and events

Meetings often include a special lecture or workshop and are held every two months 10:30 A.M. at the Science Museum of Buffalo on Humbolt Parkway. For more information see the Japan in Buffalo-Niagara's current events calendar.

Photo Gallery

The following are some images of ikebana arrangements from various Japan in Buffalo-Niagara events:

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