New York Chapter #7 USA

Oct 5th, 2025
Exhibition　　　2025–2026 Exhibition & Lunch Celebration

Ikebana International New York Chapter #7 hosted a Japanese Flower Exhibition together with an Exhibit Lunch Celebration, offering members, guests, and the public an opportunity to experience and share the beauty of Japanese culture through floral art.

A total of 25 ikebana arrangements representing multiple schools were exhibited. The Lunch Celebration welcomed over 25 attendees, including NY　Chapter members and invited guests. The exhibition is open to public.
We were honored by the presence of Madame Umetsu, spouse of the Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, as an honorary guest.

Dec 4th, 2025
Demonstration　　　　　Ryuseiha Ikebana Demonstration & Ginza Bazaar

Ikebana International New York Chapter hosted a Ryuseiha Ikebana Demonstration & Ginza Bazaar, combining an educational floral art presentation with a cultural marketplace celebrating Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship.

The program featured a Ryuseiha Ikebana demonstration by Chikako Fissel (Ikebana name: 想雲), a certified master who has studied Ryuseiha Ikebana for over 14 years under Masako Gibeault. Her demonstration highlighted the Ryuseiha philosophy of Kusabana no Kao—“the face of plants”—emphasizing the natural beauty and vitality inherent in each botanical material.
In parallel, the Ginza Bazaar offered attendees an opportunity to shop for new and gently used ikebana tools and Japanese items. The bazaar also featured pottery by Keiko Inouye, who apprenticed under a disciple of Japanese Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara.

The event provided a welcoming cultural and educational experience for both members and guests, encouraging community engagement and appreciation of Japanese floral art traditions.