Gregory Allotta : interesting links

The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) was established as an umbrella organization for all future funds and projects, with a single group of trustees having responsibility for all activities.

The Canadian Academy of Floral Art was formed to recognize and honour the artistic talents of Canadian Floral Designers as an art form. Membership is only available by successfully completing a rigorous two-phase examination process. All members are permitted and encouraged to add the initials CAFA following their name. The Canadian Academy of Floral Art is proud to recognize and promote the artistic talents of Canadian Floral Designers to the public and to the floral industry.

The Society of Floristry with an aspiration to reach for the highest of standards in professional floristry The Society of Floristry Limited was founded in 1951. Moving into the twenty-first century Society continues to flourish, gathering momentum in an ever changing and competitive world, retaining its special qualities and its emphasis on excellence in workmanship but also expanding in response to exciting professional growth.

Association of Irish Floral Artists (AOIFA) Founded in 1973 the association is the official organisation of the floral art movement in Ireland. The initial membership of just twelve clubs has grown to 105 and embraces all areas of the country from Donegal to Cork to Galway to Dublin.

Nippon Flower Designers' Association (NFD) was founded in 1967 and is a national organization that has about 38,000 flower designers as members. We propose a rich and peaceful lifestyle brought about by flowers, and we spread and enlighten variegated flower designs.

The West Australian Floral Art Society Inc meets to cultivate an appreciation of flowers and floral design and further develop the skills of creative floral design among its members by friendly competition at its meetings, with monthly demonstrations and periodic workshops. These meetings are designed to foster a friendly atmosphere, to enjoy the beauty of flowers and admire the creative talents of members.

Flower arranging clubs and societies banded together as the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies in 1959. The Association has since been a unifying and guiding mainstay to thousands of men, women and juniors whose love of flowers has opened up a whole new world of creativity. In 1984 NAFAS was granted charitable status in recognition of its education activities. With over 100,000 members, it ranks among the most notable specialised National Associations.