Art in Bloom
April 27, 2013 - April 29, 2013
Coming soon! Celebrate spring at this annual festival of fine art and fresh flowers. See the MFA’s galleries transformed by almost 70 extraordinary arrangements inspired by magnificent works of art. Art in Bloom is free with Museum admission; no reservations are required to see the floral arrangements and participate in most of the programs listed below.
Ticketed Events
Tickets on sale February 20 at 10 am
Shane Connolly Master Class I
Saturday, April 27, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Hands-on floral arranging with one of Britain's best-known floral designers. Tickets $200.
Shane Connolly Master Class II (advanced)
Sunday, April 28, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Hands-on floral arranging for advanced students with one of Britain's best-known floral designers. Tickets $200.
Shane Connolly: A Year in Flowers
Monday, April 29, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Floral demonstration and lecture with Shane Connolly, one of Britain's most renowned floral designers. Book signing follows. Tickets $55.
Elegant Tea
Saturday, April 27, 12:30pm and 2:30 pm
Sunday, April 28, 12:30pm and 2:30 pm
Monday, April 29, 12:30pm and 2:30 pm
Reservations required.
Adults $30, children under 12 $12.
Parties may be combined at tables as needed.
Free with Museum admission.
Ikebana Floral Demonstrations
Saturday, April 27, 3–4 pm
One floral creation from each of the three Ikebana design schools.
Members' Night
Saturday, April 27, 6–9 pm
Doors open at 5:30pm
A members-only viewing with tours, shopping, and dining.
Family Day
Sunday, April, 28, 11 am–3 pm
Art-making activities and performances for children of all ages.
Gardens of New York
Sunday, April 28, 3–4 pm
A presentation by Maureen Bovet, a dynamic lecturer on world gardens.
Designing a Garden for All Seasons
Monday, April 29, 3–4 pm
A presentation by Suzanne Mahler, a recognized garden writer and lecturer.
Daily Events
Free with Museum admission.
Art in Bloom Gallery Tours
10 am–3 pm
Tour the collections and flower arrangements throughout the galleries.
Art in Bloom French, Russian, Chinese, and Italian Tours
Saturday, April 27, 2:45pm
Tours of arrangements throughout the galleries, given in French, Russian and Italian.
Designing with Flowers
Noon–3 pm
Continuous demonstrations of flower arranging for your home.
Outdoor Walking Tours
Saturday–Monday, April 27–29, 1–2 pm
Discover the MFA's architecture and explore neighboring gardens.
Give the Arts a Chance
Give the Arts a Chance Drawing
Monday, April 29, 4 pm
This benefit drawing features spectacular prizes. Your tax-deductible contribution directly benefits the MFA! If you would like to receive a brochure and entry materials, please send an e-mail, including your name and mailing address, to GTAAC@mfa.org.
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Sponsors
Print Media Sponsor is Yankee Magazine.
Additional Support from Fox Hill Village.