Art in Bloom returns for the ninth year with an imaginative display of live florals and other organic materials by local designers based on Permanent Collection works. This year’s fundraiser will return to the Rockford Art Museum galleries!
Art in Bloom is on view Thursday through Sunday, April 10th-13th from 10 AM to 5 PM. Tickets to view Art in Bloom are $10 ($5 for RAM members) and are available to purchase at the door.
A first look at this year’s designs will take place at the ticketed Preview Party on April 9th. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine and provides attendees the opportunity to speak directly with the designers. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are on sale now (see button below).
The eighth annual Fashion in Bloom returns with Cocktails and Living Couture on April 11th. Featuring fashions accessorized with fresh floral accessories created by local florists. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are on sale now (see button below).
Sponsored by:
Dean Alan Olson Foundation; David Boccignone—StudioWealth Advisory Group, Bill Doran Company; Savant Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors; Judith Boccignone; Ahlstrand Family Foundation, Fehr Graham Engineering and Environmental, Matt Montalbano—RBC Wealth Management; Sara + Dave Deutsch, Sherry + Greg Harlan, Revive Chiropractic Wellness Center; Olson Aluminum Castings, PryorHealth
In-Kind support: B Jones Boutique, Parella Beauty Co., Rooted, Sattva Yoga Spa, Village Green
Featuring designs by: Carl Ambruoso; Anderson Japanese Gardens (Tim Gruner); Bill Doran Co., Cherry Blossom Florist (JoDee & Katie Olds); Emerald Moon Floral (Kaya Obee); Event Floral (Erin Stoffregen); Flower Fan-A-See (Gwen Lowe); Frannies Florals (Maureen Eccles); Kar-Fre-Flowers (Adrienne Fair-Leach); Kishwaukee College Floral Design Program (Janet Gallagher AIFD, CFD); Leaf River Landscaping (Mark Ellena); Catherine + Joel Marsh; Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens (Lyndi Toohill); Picked by Rooted (Liz Schaer); Michelle Princer; St. Charles Florist & Boutique (John Windish AIFD, CFD); Willrett Flower Company (Mary Grace McCauley & Kat Willrett); Velvet Poppy Floral Design (Devin Stoll)
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