Art in Bloom
This year marks the 18th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated fundraiser of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role in supporting the arts in our community.
Art in Bloom 2024
Schedule of Events
May 30 - June 12 • 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 13 • 5-7pm • Art in Bloom Preview Party
We know how to throw a party! Be among the first to see the floral interpretations at their freshest and meet the floral designers. We'll kick off Art in Bloom with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music. This is a night you won't want to miss.
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June 14 & 15 • 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. The flowers will only be on display for 2 days, so don't miss your chance to see nature imitating art!
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June 14 & 15 • 10am-2pm • Local Garden Tour & Plein Air Artists
Our self-guided garden 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 • 5-6:30pm • Art from the Garden Opening Reception
Return to BMCA after Art in Bloom to view the works created during the Garden Tour by the plein air artists. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and mingle with the artists during the last leg of Art in Bloom's festivities.
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June 21 - July 26 • 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 - $5
Garden Tour & Gallery Exhibit -$30
Preview Party (includes Gallery Exhibit, drinks and hor’d’oeuvres) - $45
Art in Bloom Everything Pass (includes Preview party, Garden Tour, and Exhibit) - $65
Handmade Vase Auction​
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Nine of BMCA's talented potters have created ceramic vases which we are offering through an online auction. Here’s your chance to snag a one of a kind, beautiful handmade vessel AND support your local art center. The bidding will go through Wednesday, June 19th.
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Guest of Honor
Jessica Klarp has been a part of Art in Bloom for many years. In 2010 her garden was on the tour and previous to that she often volunteered as a garden guide. Once she began working at BMCA in 2013, she played an even bigger part in AIB, overseeing every event detail at one point or another. Over the years, Jessica has solicited sponsorships and food donations, managed ticket sales, assisted with the garden tours, procured the artwork for the gallery exhibit, provided flowers for the event, written articles, and supported floral designers. Throughout her years of involvement with AIB, Jessica has always enjoyed interacting with all the participants in the event. She says, “The best thing about Art in Bloom is the community spirit it elicits, and the opportunity to share so much beauty with others.” We can’t imagine what AIB would have been like without Jessica and we are grateful for her years of visionary thinking, planning, leadership, and organization. Jessica embodies what Art in Bloom is all about and we are excited that she is the 2024 Art in Bloom Guest of Honor!
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 18th 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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Event Partner
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Event Sponsors
Gallery Sponsors
Alice Ireland &
Wayne Juhnke
Jay
Moynahan
Garden Sponsors
Jack & Mary Ann
Heinen
Robert and Velma Hall Family
David, Eric, Joanne and Philip Arnold
Lovers of the Arts
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!
