Thursday October 17

*Midnight in the Garden, 6–9 p.m.

Celebrate the opening party for Art in Bloom with Midnight in the Garden at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Hear pianist Ryan Jones perform and take in the beautiful flowers in more than 90 floral arrangements all over the museum.

$150 per person | Reservations required | Festive Attire | Valet Parking

Friday October 18

Art in the Great Hall, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Local artists painting in the Great Hall

*Flavors of Flowers: Around the World with Tea, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. **SOLD OUT**

$45 per person | Reservations required | Location: Procter & Gamble Gallery

*Lost Tea Rooms of Downtown Cincinnati, 1:30–3 p.m. **SOLD OUT**

$55 per person | Reservations required | Location: Procter & Gamble Gallery

Saturday October 19

FAMILIES IN BLOOM

Live Art in the Great Hall, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Local artists painting in the Great Hall

Family Flower Sketching | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Flower Power Fun Guide | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Paper Flower Making in the REC| 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

*Artist Workshop: Abstract Art in Bloom with Cedric M. Cox | 1–3 p.m.

Family Flower Tour | 2–3 p.m.

*Jazz in Bloom, 6–9 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of delightful food and cocktails. Listen to Mark Hampton and The Jazz Experience and famed saxophonist Ed Thomas perform. Stroll the museum on your own or on docent-led tours, taking in fine art and interpretive floral arrangements.

$60 per person | Reservations required

Sunday October 20

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM

Art in the Great Hall, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Local artists painting in the Great Hall

Paper Flower Making in the REC, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

lkebana Floral Arranging for Places of Religious Worship, 12–1 p.m.

Location: Fifth Third Lecture Hall

Artist Penguasso from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 2–3 p.m.

Visiting from Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, a penguin will paint on a flower-filled canvas for a unique experience your family will truly enjoy.

Location: The Alice Bimel Courtyard

Talk with Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Director and Author Thane Maynard, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

TV personality Kyla Woods will guide an interactive session with Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Director and Author Thane Maynard on developing a culture to advocate for wildlife preservation.

Location: Fifth Third Lecture Hall

We are pleased to be collaborating this year with students and alumni from the Art Academy of Cincinnati with “Live Art in the Great Hall”

Docent led Tours, Daily October 17–20

To book a tour, contact Amy Lindqvist at 513-639-2975

*Tickets Required. Tickets to the individual events are available online or by calling 513-721-ARTS (2787)

Click here to download the 2019 Art in Bloom Poster

Purchase Sponsorship | View Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsorship Opportunities

$15,000 – Presenting Sponsor

$10,000 – Rose Sponsor

$5,000 – Orchid Sponsor

$3,000 – Lily Sponsor

$1,000 – Tulip Sponsor

$500 – Garden Sponsor

Tickets to the individual events will become available online on September 5, 2019

For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Associate Director of Corporate Engagement, Melanie Stutenroth at 513-639-2007 or [email protected].

Click here for the 2019 selection of art for the LIGHT! Art in Bloom 2019.

Click below to see required paperwork needed for Art in Bloom from Arrangers

• Letter to Arrangers
• CAM Property Pass
• Place Card Information
• Arranger Procedures for the weekend of Art in Bloom
• Guidelines for Arrangers

Please email [email protected] with your top three arrangement selections. Please provide the following information when selecting your piece:

• Gallery Number
• Name of artwork
• Name of artist
• Your name
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Email address

You will receive an email confirming your selection.

Photos: First Time Arranger Workshop

The Terrace Café is fully booked for Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18. Seating will be granted upon availability.

The Terrace Café will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 17 for Midnight in the Garden.

Art in Bloom 2019 Co-Chairs

Marilyn Duke and Sarah Stahl

Art in Bloom 2019 Committee

We would like to thank all the Art in Bloom chairs throughout the years

2017 Jen Ragland, Sarah Stahl
2015 Barbara Weyand, Sarah Raup Johnson
2013 Barbara Weyand, Jen Ragland
2011 Ingrid Daoud, Jen Ragland
2009 Ingrid Daoud, Charlotte Moore
2007 Amy Heilbronner, Charlotte Moore
2005 Debbie Oliver, Amy Heilbronner
2003 Debbie Oliver, Mary Jo Beck
2001 Natalie Rood, Mary Jo Beck

Presenting Sponsor

Rose Sponsor

Marilyn and Rance Duke

Orchid Sponsor

Jen and Jake Ragland

Barbara Weyand

Lily Sponsor

Patricia and Jim Stahl

Tulip Sponsor

Garden Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Cincinnati Magazine

Q: How much does Art in Bloom cost? 

A: It's free! Aside from special events, the arrangements are open and free to the public. (see Schedule of Events and Tickets tab for more info)

Q: Do I have to pay for parking? 

A: Absolutely not! Parking is always free at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Q: Where can I purchase tickets for Art in Bloom special events?

A: You can purchase tickets online, or over the phone by calling (513) 639-2962.  (see Schedule of Events and Tickets tab for more info)

Q: Can I bring my children?

A: Please do! Art in Bloom is an event meant to be experienced by all ages. Plus, your kids will love the Rosenthal Education Center.

Q: How do I book a tour for my group? 

A: Contact Amy Lindqvist at [email protected] or 513-639-2975 to coordinate a tour during Art in Bloom.