Art in Bloom

April 24–27, 2025

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Art in Bloom is an event where floral artists from across the globe are selected to interpret artworks with bloom-inspired designs. Set against the backdrop of the museum’s art-filled galleries, floral installations bring fresh perspectives to the works of art, creating an immersive, vibrant experience for all ages. The 2025 event will feature floral displays throughout the museum, interactive workshops, and exclusive programming designed to captivate and inspire.

Museum visitors can enjoy the floral displays for free during open hours. Some related programs are ticketed. See the schedule of events.

Art in Bloom 2025 is co-chaired by Ann M. Keeling and Litany Webster.

Public Open Hours During Art in Bloom

• Thursday, April 24: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
• Friday, April 25: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. for Art After Dark (Members-only access from 9–11 a.m.)
• Saturday, April 26: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (Members-only access from 9–11 a.m.)
• Sunday, April 27: 11 a.m. –5 p.m. (Members-only access from 9–11 a.m.)

Free general admission and parking.
See below for full Art in Bloom-related programming and event schedule.
*The museum will not hold its extended public hours the evening of Thursday, April 24.

Art in Bloom Membership Discount

Join us for Art in Bloom and receive 15% off new, renewing and gift memberships. Visit our front desk to redeem or use code AiB25 online before you come!

Dining at the Museum

Throughout Art in Bloom, we invite you to enjoy a delicious lunch in the Terrace Café from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, and from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, April 25–Sunday, April 27. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please call 513-639-2986 to reserve a table (online reservations not available during Art in Bloom weekend). 

Boxed lunches will be available for purchase on Thursday and Friday in the Great Hall (while supplies last).

Docent-Led Tours

Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2025
11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Free. Registration required. Advanced registration for museum members opens Friday, March 14. Registration for the general public will open Friday, March 21.

Take a docent-led tour of Art in Bloom’s floral arrangements. Meet in the Main Lobby to join the tour.

These tours cannot accommodate groups of 10 or more. To take a tour with a group of 10+ people, please contact our Tour Coordinator at [email protected] to reserve a time.

Visitor Tips

Art in Bloom Weekend Events Schedule

Some Art in Bloom-related events and programs will require tickets. Select presale tickets will be available for museum members beginning Friday, March 14. General public tickets will be available beginning Friday, March 21.

Thursday, April 24

• 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sugar Flower Art Installation by Natasja Sadi in the Procter & Gamble Gallery (G126)
• 11 a.m.–5 p.m. "Drop-in" family art making activity in the Rosenthal Education Center (REC): Create flowers and flower crowns out of tissue paper and chenille stems
• 2–4 p.m. Meet Art in Bloom’s Floral Artists at their arrangements throughout the museum
• 6–9 p.m. Art in Bloom: A Wine & Floral Soirée* in the Great Hall

Friday, April 25

• 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Art in Bloom Preview Floral Luncheon* in the Marek-Weaver Family Commons
• *SOLD OUT* 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sugar Flower Making Workshop with Natasja Sadi* in the Marek-Weaver Family Commons
• 11 a.m.–5 p.m. "Drop-in" family art making in the REC
• *SOLD OUT* 2–4 p.m. Sugar Flower Making Workshop with Natasja Sadi* in the Marek-Weaver Family Commons
• 5–9 p.m. Art After Dark In Bloom in the Great Hall

Saturday, April 26

• *SOLD OUT* 10 a.m.–noon Steeped in Love Tea Party with The Bonbonerie* in the Marek-Weaver Family Commons
• 11 a.m.–5 p.m.: "Drop-in" family art making in the REC
• Noon–1 p.m. Q+A Coffee Chat with Natasja Sadi* in the Fath Auditorium
• *SOLD OUT* 2–4 p.m. Happy Snacking… Don’t Die! Lecture with Alexis Nikole Nelson aka Black Forager* in the Fath Auditorium

Sunday, April 27

• *SOLD OUT* 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Blooming Brunch Extravaganza with the Queens presented by the CAM Catalysts (21+)* in the Marek-Weaver Family Commons
• 11 a.m.–5 p.m.: "Drop-in" family art making in the REC
• 1:30–3:30 p.m. The Queens’ Blooming Bash (21+)* in the Marek-Weaver Family Commons
• 4 p.m. Art in Bloom Floral Artist Toast and Closing Awardsin the Great Hall

*Ticketed. Schedule subject to change.

Floral Artists

Featured Guests

Floral Art Selection Jury

Art in Bloom Co-Chairs

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Hydrangea Sponsor

Daffodil Sponsor

Natorp’s Nursery Outlet & Landscaping

Peony Sponsors

Hyacinth Sponsors

Tulip Sponsors