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Art Blooms Floral Festival at the Walters, 4/13-15
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.–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 CONTACTS
Kim Leahy
leahymd@verizon.net
410-453-9295
CO-CHAIRS
Amy Chay
amychay@aol.com
410-591-4110
Yvonne Lenz
lenzinc@aol.com
410-323-0568
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE WEBSITE
www.wamwc.org
Image & Photo Credit:
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore