Meet Kim Kearley -
Show Designer and Landscape Consultant
Kim Kearley was born in Mobile, Alabama and has resided there since. She graduated with honors from St. Paul's Episcopal School in 1977. Graduating from Auburn University in 1982, she received a Batchelor of Science degree in Environmental Design and A Batchelor of Architecture. She was awarded the outstanding student in Architecture from Auburn University for her thesis work. After graduating from Auburn University, Kim served her apprenticeship under Nicholas H. Holmes Junior, Architect. After becoming a registered architect in the State of Alabama, Kim has enjoyed working on a wide range of projects both residential and commercial, restoration projects being of particular interest.
Her artistic inclinations have always been a driving force in architectural work as well as a number of volunteer endeavors. Kim has contributed various logos, illustrations, and paintings over the years to the fundraising efforts of many organizations including the Senior Bowl Regatta, Mercy Medical and UMS-Wright Preparatory School. A member of several mystic organizations and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Mobile, Kim serves on the Board of Governors of the Mobile Carnival Museum.
Kim's introduction to gardening came at an early age since weeding was the punishment of choice for misbehavior in her family. Unruly teenage years resulted in quite a well maintained garden! Since then flowers have been an enduring element in her life. Whether arranging flowers in a vase, a hat, or a canvas, they are the raw materials of her favorite creations. Over the years the art, outdoors, and architecture have steeped together and flavored Kim’s specialty in garden and outbuilding design. “Gardens, Gazebos, Arborebos, Wharfs, Cook Sheds, Terraces, Cabanas, and Courtyards… outdoor spaces are where the good times are spent and what my time is best spent on.” says Kearley
“We are delighted that Kim Kearley has joined the Festival of Flowers family", said Helen Childers, Festival of Flowers Director. "Even after years of collaborating with Kim, she continues to amaze me with her whimsical artistry. One dash of Stand by me ! and a generous sprinkle of Kim Kearley equals a week of magic.”
