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CINCINNATI — November 12, 2025—The Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) invites all professional, aspiring, and hobby floral artists to apply to feature their work at the 2026 Art in Bloom. This annual celebration of fine art and floral designs returns to the museum April 23–26, 2026. Applications for consideration are due by January 12, 2026, and a juried process will select the participating floral artists.

The 2026 Art in Bloom floral artist jurors are: 

• Asha Ama Bias-Daniels, Cincinnati-based fashion designer and artist
• Amy Dehan, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at CAM
• Pam Kravetz, Cincinnati-based, nationally recognized artist
• Jay Logan, Owner and Founder of Florality
• Susan McLeary, Owner and Founder of Passionflower Sue, floral educator and author
• Jim Tucker, Cincinnati-based artist and muralist

For detailed profiles of each juror and to learn more about the application process, please visit the 2026 Art in Bloom webpage.

Art in Bloom is one of the museum’s most popular events, consistently attracting thousands of visitors to enjoy floral interpretations of artworks in CAM’s collection with themed programming, family friendly events and special guests. The 2025 Art in Bloom was the highest attended to-date, with more than 12,000 visitors across the four-day event.

“Art in Bloom unites art and nature in a stunning celebration of creativity and living beauty. It offers floral artists a rare opportunity to let their creativity flourish as they reimagine the museum’s masterpieces through the expressive power of floral design,” said Litany Webster, Chair, 2026 Art in Bloom.

"We hope you will join a vibrant community of floral artists and be inspired by centuries of masterpieces by submitting your proposal to Art in Bloom,” said Missy Byrne, Co-Chair, 2026 Art in Bloom. “This event gives you the opportunity to bring your creations into our galleries allowing your floral artistry to become a living dialogue with art. We welcome floral artists of all backgrounds, skill levels and locations to join this fantastic event." 

To apply, please fill out the application form by January 12, 2026. The museum will contact selected floral artists in late January, and a required informational meeting for the selected artists will follow soon after. For more information on Art in Bloom, the floral artists selection process, and how to apply, please visit the Art in Bloom webpage.

About the Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati Art Museum features a diverse, encyclopedic art collection of more than 73,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the museum conducts extensive research and creates and organizes several exhibitions each year. It also hosts national and international traveling exhibitions. Through these critical projects and art-related programs, activities, and special events, the museum contributes to a more vibrant Cincinnati by inspiring its people and connecting its communities.

Cincinnati Art Museum is supported by the tens of thousands of people who give generously to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Cincinnati Art Museum with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Cincinnati Art Museum gratefully acknowledges operating support from the City of Cincinnati, as well as its members. Free general admission to the Cincinnati Art Museum is made possible by a gift from the Rosenthal Family Foundation. Generous support for the museum’s extended Thursday hours is provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Exhibition pricing may vary. Parking at the Cincinnati Art Museum is free. Accessibility accommodations are available. More information is available at cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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