Art in Bloom Preview Party 2026

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Wednesday, April 15th; 6-8 PM
Rockford Art Museum galleries

Rockford Art Museum is pleased to present the tenth annual Art In Bloom happening April 16th through 19th. This extraordinary exhibition happens in the Rockford Art Museum galleries where designers will use flowers and other organic materials to interpret pieces of art from our Permanent Collection.

The Art in Bloom festivities start with a special ticketed Preview Party on the evening of Wednesday, April 15th. Guests are invited to indulge in drinks and appetizers, meet the designers, and marvel at the visual explosion of color and creativity during this evening event.

You’re also invited to join us for the ninth annual Fashion in Bloom happening Friday, April 17th.

Rockford Art Museum aims to provide an accessible, engaging, and educational experience to all visitors. Click here to find details outlining the accessibility of our layout and our accessibility initiatives.

photograph by Victoria Ascue Photography

2026 Sponsors:
Dean Alan Olson Foundation, Gensler Gardens, Rosecrance Behavioral Health; Coleman CPA & Consulting, Inc., Anne + David Boccignone, Women’s Art Board; Savant Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors; Judith Boccignone; Ahlstrand Family Foundation, Bill Doran, Inc., Fehr Graham Engineeringand Environmental, RBC Wealth Management/Matthew Montalbano, Title Underwriters; Sara + Dave Deutsch, Sherry + Greg Harlan,RE/MAX Property Source/Julie Humpal, Revive Chiropractic Wellness Center; Coyle Kiley Insurance Agency, Inc., FurstStaffing, Garcea Computers LLC, Olson Aluminum Castings, Karen + Tom Shifo, Patty + Jeff Smith;Platt Hill Nursery; In-Kind support: B Jones Boutique, Parella Beauty Co., Rooted/Picked by Rooted, Saatva Yoga Spa, The Velvet Poppy Floral Design

2026 Designers
Anderson Gardens, Bill Doran Co, Buckets and Blooms, Cherry Blossom Florist, Cypress House, Event Floral, Garden of Eevie, Kishwaukee College Floral Design, Maple Leaf Floral, Marengo Floral Co, Catherine + Joel Marsh, Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, Nostalgic Dwelling, Pepper Creek, Picked by Rooted, Prairie Wildflower, Michelle Princer, RAM Team, Gretchen Schwalbach, St. Charles Florist & Boutique, The Velvet Poppy Floral Design, Willrett Flower Company

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