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FLAMINGO FOLLIES EXHIBIT
​CALL FOR ENTRY

Exhibit your flamingo in our gardens

We invite you to participate in our wacky, tacky art exhibit Flamingo Follies! Each participant will receive a pink plastic flamingo with wire legs. Paint it, dress it, plaster it, glam it, glue it, transform it – we just ask you to keep it family-friendly, no politics, religion, or nudity please! Please choose water and weather durable materials if you want your bird to last our unpredictable Midwest summers, as all flamingos will be on display in our outdoor gardens. 
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how it works

Register online or download the form,  pick up your flamingo at our gardens by appointment only by July 13 and return your decorated beauty by July 17.
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​Cost is $10 per flamingo. Questions about this fun exhibit? Ask Paige.


​The exhibit will be judged by QCBC visitors. The three artist categories include adult, youth and professional. All flamingos in the adult and professional category will become a donation to the center and will be auctioned or raffled off at Art in the Garden on August 1, 2020. Flamingos in the youth category may be reclaimed by the artist after August 1. Each registrant will receive two free passes to Art in the Garden .

Based on people’s choice voting, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in each category. Voting will take place in the gardens the entire length of the exhibition, July 13-August 1.
BUY FLAMINGO AND ENTER COMPETITION
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HOURS

Saturday 10am-4pm
Call to make an appointment to visit with a team member Mon-Sat
 
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Holiday Day Hours 11am-2pm 
Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day

Closed 
Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas

ADMISSION

FREE For Members
$7.00 Adults (16+)

$4.00 Youth (ages 2-15)
FREE For Toddlers (under 2)

No pets allowed, except service animals
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Rock Island, IL 61201

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  • Home
  • VISIT
    • Admission
    • Tours
    • The Garden Store >
      • Online Shop
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • EXPLORE
    • Gardens
    • What's In Bloom
    • Art Exhibits
    • Host An Event
    • Weddings
    • Travel
    • Screen Savers
  • LEARN
    • Children | Families >
      • Activities
    • Adults >
      • Adult Activities
    • Educators >
      • Education Classes
    • Conservation
  • SUPPORT
    • Memberships
    • Give
    • Adopt A Garden
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Tribute Gifts
    • Corporate
  • ABOUT
    • Mission | Vision
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends
    • Careers | Internships
    • History
    • In The News
    • Garden Etiquette