Art and floral design celebration returns to museum

Art

Mar 27

Photo courtesy of Grand Rapids Art Museum

The Grand Rapids Art Museum’s (GRAM) popular biennial art and floral design celebration, Art in Bloom, returns March 28 to 30. This one-weekend-only exhibition welcomes visitors to experience floral installations in the Museum’s galleries by 13 of West Michigan’s top floral designers.

Each of the designers will create a floral installation inspired by a work from the Museum’s permanent collection.

“We are thrilled to welcome visitors to another year of Art in Bloom at the Grand Rapids Art Museum,” said Christopher Bruce-Karel, Director of Art, Learning, and Engagement, Grand Rapids Art Museum. “Come enjoy the early signs of spring in GRAM’s galleries and join us for a weekend full of floral-inspired wonder and fun during this delightful three-day exhibition.”

Art in Bloom participants will compete for the Public Vote Award and the Juried Award. A panel comprised of art experts and members of the Grand Rapids creative community will select a Juried Winner to be unveiled on Friday, March 28 at 2 pm. Visitors can peruse the extravagant installations and vote to select their Public Vote Winner, which will be unveiled on Sunday, March 30 at 1 pm. The winners will be revealed in the galleries and announced on the Museum’s website and social media channels.

The weekend lineup includes floral-themed programming for all ages, including gallery chats, drop-in artmaking, a floral arranging workshop with Wild Flower Farm, a conversation with award-winning interior designer Jean Stoffer, and a classical concert. Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the weekend at GRAM’s Untitled Café and Bar.

For a schedule of events, visit https://www.artmuseumgr.org/.