Art in Bloom @ Union returns for the eighth year with an imaginative display of live florals and other organic materials by local designers based on Permanent Collection works. Due to ongoing construction at Rockford Art Museum, this year’s exhibition will happen at Union Event Space (112 N 2nd Street, Rockford).

Art in Bloom is on view Thursday through Sunday, June 13th-16th. 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 June 12th. 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 for the Preview Party; click here for information.

The seventh annual Fashion in Bloom @ Union returns with Cocktails and Living Couture on June 14th. Featuring fashions and fresh floral accessories and couture created by local florists. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets must be purchased in advance; click here for information.

Participating Florists (to date)—Catherine Marsh; Joel Marsh; Flower Fan-A-See (Gwen Lowe); Jessica Johnson;  Velvet Poppy Floral Design (Devin Stoll); Village Green (Abby D’Agostin); Janet Gallagher AIFD CFD; Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (Leslie Crow); St. Charles Florist (John Windisch AIFD CFD); Cypress House (Krista Stewart, Elke Drendel); Nostalgic Dwelling (Stephanie Towell)

Sponsors (to date)–
Presenting Sponsor: Union Event Space
Dean Alan Olson Foundation, Wells Fargo Advisors

In-Kind support: Bill Doran Company, B Jones Boutique