Draft:Flower Tree Foundation

Flower Tree Foundation
Founded	2026
Founder	Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann
Type	Nonprofit organization
Headquarters	United States
Key people	Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann

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Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. Jaysgordon (talk) 13:39, 25 March 2026 (UTC)

Flower Tree Foundation

Founded: 2026 Founder: Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Type: Nonprofit organization Purpose: Public art, philanthropy, cultural enrichment Headquarters: United States Founder and Artist: Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann

The Flower Tree Foundation is an American nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organization founded by Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann, an artist known for creating the flower tree sculptures.^[1]^[2] The foundation supports the development, installation, and donation of large-scale public sculptures.^[3]

The organization works with universities, cultural institutions, municipalities, parks, and private donors to place flower tree sculptures in public environments.^[4]

Donation to New College of Florida

In May 2025, before the Flower Tree Foundation was formally established, Heinemann donated a Flower Tree sculpture to New College of Florida in Sarasota, Florida. The sculpture, titled “Lady Banyan,” is part of Heinemann’s Daisy Series and stands approximately 9 feet 6 inches tall with a base bringing the total installation height to more than 11 feet.^[5]

The sculpture was officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 21, 2025, hosted by President Richard Corcoran at the Keating Center on the New College campus.^[6]

The sculpture was dedicated in honor of the New College graduating class of 2025 and “…symbolizes strength, growth, and enduring beauty, themes central to the Flower Tree artistic concept.”^[7]

Sponsorship of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Flower Tree Foundation has participated in philanthropic partnerships supporting nonprofit cultural institutions in Sarasota, Florida. In 2026, the foundation served as a lead sponsor of the “Garden to Plate” Wine Dinner held at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.^[8]^[9]

References

↑ "Sculptor explores the power flower". Your Observer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
↑ "Socialite and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Champions Public Art in Sarasota and Beyond". SRQ Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
↑ "Socialite and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Champions Public Art in Sarasota and Beyond". SRQ Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
↑ "Socialite and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Champions Public Art in Sarasota and Beyond". SRQ Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
↑ "Sculptor explores the power flower". Your Observer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
↑ "Sculptor explores the power flower". Your Observer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
↑ "Socialite and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Champions Public Art in Sarasota and Beyond". SRQ Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
↑ "Selby Gardens hosts spectacular display at Garden to Plate wine dinner". Your Observer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
↑ "Garden to Plate Wine Dinner". Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

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References

[1] "Sculptor explores the power flower". Your Observer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[2] "Socialite and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Champions Public Art in Sarasota and Beyond". SRQ Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[3] "Socialite and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Champions Public Art in Sarasota and Beyond". SRQ Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[4] "Socialite and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Champions Public Art in Sarasota and Beyond". SRQ Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[5] "Sculptor explores the power flower". Your Observer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[6] "Sculptor explores the power flower". Your Observer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[7] "Socialite and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle-Marie Heinemann Champions Public Art in Sarasota and Beyond". SRQ Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[8] "Selby Gardens hosts spectacular display at Garden to Plate wine dinner". Your Observer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[9] "Garden to Plate Wine Dinner". Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

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