Welcoming All Ikebana Artists

We cordially invite you to join us at the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival, a celebration dedicated to fostering community understanding, enjoyment, and participation in Ikebana. 

By participating as an exhibitor in this prestigious international event, you will play a vital role in advancing the art of Ikebana not only in Melbourne but also globally, influencing its trajectory for generations to come.

In light of the declining popularity of Ikebana in Japan, initiatives like Wa are crucial in promoting Ikebana not merely as a traditional Japanese art form, but also as an environmental art, a spiritual practice enhancing human development and wellbeing, and a contemporary form of artistic expression. 

Wa presents a unique opportunity to underscore the relevance of Ikebana in modern society and to pave the way for future practitioners.

We are honored to announce that over 20 esteemed Ikebana artists will be joining us from Japan in 2024, enriching the event with their expertise and perspective. 

Your participation in our endeavor will be recognized both within your teaching community and beyond, contributing to the broader appreciation and understanding of Ikebana's profound cultural and artistic significance.

We look forward to your involvement and collaboration at Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival, where together, we can shape a vibrant future for Ikebana.

Here’s why you should join us:

• Your participation will be recognized in the Ikebana artists directory on our website. You will be recognised as an Ikebana artist who participated in an international Ikebana event listed in the Japanese Wikipedia.
• All exhibitors will receive a certificate of participation, enhancing your profile both locally and internationally as an esteemed Ikebana artist.
• Our festival draws a large number of visitors, particularly those with a keen interest in Ikebana. It’s an ideal platform to showcase your work and connect with the community through our exclusive Meet The Artist event.
• You’ll have the chance to network not only with over 20 Ikebana artists from Japan (2024) but also with other numerous Ikebana enthusiasts.
• You can apply to participate in our Demonstration & Bridal Bouquest competition.
• Enjoy a 50% discount on tickets to our Demonstration, Ikebana Conference  and Hana Awase performance (world premiere), where our special guests from Japan will be participating. Limited availability, so book early!
• Exclusive presale access to acquire masterpieces by Hiroe Swen will be available to Ikebana exhibitors starting August 14, 2024.
• As a teacher, you have the opportunity to invite your students to exhibit or participate in this prestigious international Ikebana event, aimed at promoting Ikebana to the wider community. By doing so, you will be recognized as an educator who actively supports the future opportunities of your students, nurturing their growth both as teachers and Ikebana practitioners.
• You can hire a small section of our venue to conduct your own workshop during the Melbourne Ikebana Festival. You can enquire us by email on wa.ikebana@gmail.com. See other opportunities. 

We look forward to your participation and collaboration in making this year’s Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival a memorable celebration of ikebana artistry.