Nana Goto Bellerud has been studying the Sogetsu School of Ikebana since 2005 and continues to be inspired and have new insights from its teachings.

Nana demonstrates, exhibits, and teaches Ikebana at a wide range of venues including the Portland Art Museum, Portland Japanese Garden, Gresham Japanese Garden, and Leach Botanical Garden. Through her demonstrations and workshops, she seeks to introduce others to the Japanese art of Ikebana and to intrigue and inspire them.  Beyond simply creating a beautiful work of art with flowers and natural objects, she shows her audience how Ikebana explores artistic concepts such as balance, contrast, and negative space.

Nana has been creating and posting Ikebana on Instagram and actively teaching via live interactive video and in-person on a small group setting.

Nana is currently serving as the Branch Director of Sogetsu Portland and the President of I.I. Portland Chapter #47.  She has recently joined the Board of Trustees of Ikebana Iwaya Fund.