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ART BLOOMS 2012: A Floral Fiesta!
WHAT: Art Blooms 2012: A Floral Fiesta!
The Women’s Committee of the Walters Art Museum presents its 23rd annual Art Blooms. Each spring, Art Blooms enhances the Walters collection with interpretive floral arrangements by over 30 regional garden clubs. This year’s activities will include a lecture and floral demonstration followed by a luncheon, a floral photography workshop, docent tours and a free floral design demonstration. Our pop-up store, ‘The Garden Shed’, featuring gardening and floral items, will also be open for business. Art Blooms provides a spectacular combination of flowers and art!
WHERE: The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Centre Street Special Exhibition Galleries within the exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift.
WHEN: Friday April 13–Sunday, April 15, 2012
ADMISSION: Art Blooms is free. During Art Blooms, admission to the special exhibition is also free.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
Opening Night Party
What: A culinary fiesta during which guests will be able to view the special exhibition and 30 floral interpretations.
When: Thursday April 12, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Where: Sculpture Court
Price: $150 per person.
Purchase tickets online at http://thewalters.org/store/purchase6.aspx?e=2573
Ticket price includes admission throughout Art Blooms to the special exhibition, Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift.
Floral Interpretations
What: Floral interpretations will be on view in the special exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift.
When: Friday April 13–Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Special Exhibition Galleries
Lecture and Floral Demonstration with Luncheon
What: René van Rems of San Diego, California and a world-renowned ambassador of the floral industry will share his wide-ranging knowledge of botanical materials and floral design traditions. This will be followed by a book signing of Rene’s Bouquets:
A Guide to Euro-Style Hand-Tied Bouquets and a luncheon.
When: Friday April 13, 11 a.m.
Where: Graham Auditorium and Sculpture Court
Price: $75 per person
Purchase tickets online at http://thewalters.org/store/purchase6.aspx?e=2576
Floral Photography Workshop
What: Baltimore/Washington, D.C. based Antonio E. Amador, a visual artist who uses photography, digital design and computer painting to portray the beauty of nature, will give a floral photography workshop.
When: Saturday April 14, 10:30 a.m–12 p.m.
Where: Graham Auditorium
Price: $20 general admission, $10 with student I.D.
Purchase tickets online at http://thewalters.org/store/purchase6.aspx?e=2577
Floral Demonstration
What: Washington, D.C. based florist Daniel Espejel, a custom florist who has been providing exquisite designs and unforgettable events for Washingtonians for over 15 years, will provide a free floral demonstration.
When: Sunday April 15, 1 p.m.
Where: Sculpture Court
Price: Free
Purchase tickets online at http://thewalters.org/eventscalendar/eventdetails.aspx?e=2578
The Garden Shed
What: A pop-up store featuring gently used gardening and floral items.
When: Friday April 13–Sunday April 15, 10 a.m–5 p.m.
Where: Centre Street Lobby
Price: Free
Docent Tours
What: Docents are available to explain the floral interpretations in the special exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift.
When: Friday April 13, 10 a.m–3 p.m.
Saturday April 14–Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m–3 p.m.
Price: Free
MEDIA CONTACT
Kim Leahy
410-453-9295
CO-CHAIRS
Amy Chay
410-591-4110
Yvonne Lenz
410-323-0568
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE WEBSITE