Art in Bloom

April 23–26, 2026

Set against the backdrop of the museum’s art-filled galleries, Art in Bloom brings together floral artists from across the globe to interpret works of art with bloom-inspired designs. The 2026 event will feature floral displays throughout the museum, interactive workshops, and exclusive programming designed to captivate and inspire. Visitors can enjoy the floral installations for free during open hours. Select programs are ticketed.

Art in Bloom 2026 is co-chaired by Litany Webster and Missy Byrne.

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Featured Events

*Ticketed. Refunds are not available.

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at [email protected] or fill out the accessibility request form.

Pre-Art in Bloom Events

Paper Roses Workshop with Kristin Joiner*

Monday, April 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Ikebana Workshop with Teruko Nesbitt*

Friday, April 17, noon–2 p.m.

Thursday, April 23

Drop-in Free Family Programming in the REC

11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Meet the Floral Artists

2–4 p.m.

Evening in Bloom: The Opening Soirée*

6–9 p.m.

Friday, April 24

Floral Headpiece Installation by Susan McLeary

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Drop-in Free Family Programming in the REC

11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Garden Luncheon with Turner Farm*

noon–1:30 p.m.

Paper Bowl of Beauty Peony Making Workshop with Kristin Joiner*

2–4 p.m.

Floral Headpiece Workshop with Susan McLeary*

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Art After Dark in Bloom

5–9 p.m.
Details coming soon.

Saturday, April 25

Steeped in Love Tea Party with Churchill’s Fine Teas*

10 a.m.–noon

Drop-in Free Family Programming in the REC

11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Floral Jewelry Workshop with Susan McLeary*

noon–2 p.m.

The Art of Fashionable Flowers Lecture with Susan McLeary*

2:30–3:30 p.m.

Bloom in Motion: The AIB Fashion Show presented by the CAM Catalysts (21+)*

6:30–9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 26

Blooming Brunch: Extravaganza with the Queens (21+)*

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Jazz in Bloom

1–3 p.m.
Details coming soon.

The Art of Blooming: Cultivating a Career in Fashion Lecture with ASHA AMA*

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Spring Blooms Tile Hand-Painting Workshop with Rookwood Pottery*

2:30 – 4 p.m.

Art in Bloom Closing Ceremony & Awards

3 p.m.

Floral Art Selection Jury

Art in Bloom Co-Chairs

Art in Bloom Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Hydrangea Sponsors

Dahlia Sponsor

Daffodil Sponsor

Natorp’s

Peony Sponsors

Hyacinth Sponsors

Tulip Sponsors

Hosts

Young Professional Hosts

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