Explore Art in Bloom 2026 Workshops and Events
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom 2026 is the Black Mountain Center for the Arts' most anticipated annual event, celebrating the union of art and nature for the past twenty years. This year, immerse yourself in a vibrant experience with two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. By participating in Art in Bloom 2026, you are not only celebrating creativity but also supporting community art programs. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our biggest fundraiser of the year, making a difference through art and nature.
Art in Bloom 2026
Schedule of Events
June 1-17 • 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday • Regional Artists Gallery Exhibit
In the weeks leading up to Art in Bloom, our gallery will feature selected pieces from regional artists. The works featured will be inspiration for the arrangements created by our floral designers.​
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June 18 • 6:30-8pm • First Bloom: A Sneak Peek Event
Be among the first to see the floral interpretations at their freshest and meet the floral designers and the artists. We'll kick off Art in Bloom with delicious drinks and desserts. This is a night you won't want to miss.
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June 19 & 20 • 10am-4pm • Tour the Gallery & Floral Arrangements
Visit the gallery to experience the stunning creativity of our Ikebana and Western floral designers who have created arrangements inspired by the artworks in the show. Don't miss your chance to see nature imitating art!
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June 19 & 20 • 10am-2pm • Local Garden Tour & Plein Air Artists
Our self-guided tour features a diverse array of inspiring local gardens. Look for plein air artists creating in each garden! Your Garden Tour Ticket includes a map and directions to each garden and access to our main gallery for the Art in Bloom exhibit.​
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June 21 • 12-4pm • Bonus Day: Tour the Gallery & Floral Arrangements
This is your last chance to view the floral exhibit! ​
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June 26 • 5-6:30pm • Art from the Garden Opening Reception
Return to BMCA for the Art from the Garden Gallery Exhibit. Plein Air Artists painting during the Garden Tour will display their works alongside scenes of Black Mountain painted by the Swannanoa Valley Art League Plein Air Group. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and mingle with the artists during the last leg of Art in Bloom's festivities.​
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​June 26 - July 24• 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday • Art from the Garden Exhibit
Can't make it to the opening? Stop by during this time to visit the Art from the Garden. This beautiful show is free and open to the public.
Art in Bloom is a unique exhibition that also serves as a fundraiser for the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Every ticket you purchase supports local artists, programming, and creative opportunities in Western North Carolina.
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Art in Bloom Gallery Exhibit - Pay-what-you-can at the door. Tickets for just the gallery will only be available for purchase at the door and will be on a pay-what-you-can basis with a suggested donation amount posted.
Garden Tour & Gallery Exhibit -$30
First Bloom: A Sneak Peek Event (includes Gallery Exhibit, drinks and desserts) - $25
Art in Bloom Everything Pass (includes First Bloom: A Sneak Peek Event, Garden Tour, and Exhibit) - $55
Art in Bloom Everything Pass BMCA Member Price - $45
Accessibility Notice​
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Please note that our gallery is only accessible via stairs at this time as our elevator has not been functional since Hurricane Helene. We deeply regret that some of our patrons will not be able to see the exhibit this year due these accessibility issues. We are working with our building owner, insurance, and FEMA to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.​
Workshops
Stay Tuned for Exciting Art in Bloom Workshops!
An Artful Journey:
The Garden Edition
led by Julianna Caro
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Friday, June 26th • 10:30am-12pm
Tuition $25 (refreshments included)
Since antiquity, the garden has been more than a collection of plants; it is a mirror of our philosophy, power, and longing for paradise. Join Julianna Caro for an illustrated journey across centuries of landscape design. We begin in the architectural villas of Rome, where order reigned supreme, and move through the Renaissance and Baroque eras, where gardens became grand theaters of geometry and prestige. We will then explore the "Green Revolution" of the British Landscape Movement, which traded straight lines for rolling hills and romantic vistas. Finally, we’ll look at how these European traditions crossed the Atlantic to shape the American identity—from rural cemeteries to the democratic vision of Central Park and the sprawling majesty of the Biltmore Estate.
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Our garden journey will be accompanied by coffee, tea, and pastries.
Volunteers needed!​
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Calling all lovers of nature! How would you like to spend an afternoon or two sitting in a beautiful private garden while also volunteering for your favorite nonprofit community arts center? Or maybe you’d rather spend a few hours in a gallery filled with fresh floral arrangements inspired by local art? We’re currently seeking Garden Guides and Gallery Docents for this year’s Art in Bloom. The Garden Tour takes place June 20th and 21st from 10am to 2pm each day. The gallery is open June 20th and 21st from 10am to 4pm, and June 22nd from 12-4pm. Art in Bloom is only made possible by the generosity of our community, and we’re calling upon our community now!
If this sounds like something you (or someone you know) would be interested in, reach out and we’ll give you all the information you need! Click the sign-up button to learn more!
Art in Bloom SPonsors​
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The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a registered non-profit with a mission to “bring arts to the people and people to the arts”. Now in its 20th year, Art in Bloom is a highly anticipated and beloved community event. Sponsoring Art in Bloom allows your business to be associated with a highly respected community arts organization and to distribute your business name and logo across WNC.
To set up a sponsorship please contact us at: 828-669-0930 or director@blackmountainarts.org
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Can't make it in person?
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Art in Bloom is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and your support means we can continue to offer enriching programming and events in the future. Consider making a donation if you're able, and we hope to see you in person next year!
