Art in Bloom Admission:
GRAM Members: Free
Adults: $15
Seniors 62+/Students: $10
Youth (6 – 17): $10
Children (5 and under): Free
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) will present Art in Bloom from March 24 – 26, a biennial exhibition and competition celebrating the art of floral design. During the one-weekend-only event, visitors are invited to explore the galleries and view floral designs inspired by artwork from the Museum’s permanent collection.
“We’re thrilled to welcome guests to the tenth year of Art in Bloom at the Grand Rapids Art Museum," commented GRAM Director of Communications Elizabeth Payne. “See the first signs of spring in GRAM’s galleries and enjoy the creativity of 13 of our region’s most talented floral designers.”
The artwork presented in Art in Bloom will feature 13 works from the Museum’s collection. The selection includes recent acquisitions and works spanning a broad range of media, from painting and sculpture to mixed media and design.
Art in Bloom entries will be eligible for the Public Vote Award and the Juried Award. On view in GRAM’s Level 3 galleries during open hours the entire weekend, visitors can peruse the extravagant arrangements and vote to select a Public Vote Winner, who will be announced at 1 pm in the Museum’s Lobby on Sunday, March 26. A panel comprised of floral and art experts and members of the Grand Rapids creative community will also select a Juried Winner, to be announced at 2 pm on Friday, March 24.
Admission to the three-day exhibition is accompanied by floral-themed programming for all ages, including gallery chats, drop-in paper flower artmaking workshops, a wine and jazz lounge, and a classical concert.
On Friday, March 24 from 6 – 10 pm, GRAM and GRNoir Wine & Jazz will cohost the inaugural GRAM Goes Late event. Guests will enjoy a wine and jazz lounge at the Museum, complete with live musical and spoken word performances, complimentary bites, and a cash bar featuring GRNoir Collection wines.
All programming and events are included with Art in Bloom general admission and free for GRAM Members.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday, March 24
Art in Bloom on view and Public Voting opens
10 am – 6 pm, Level 3 Galleries
Gallery Chats: Art in Bloom
10 am – 6 pm, Level 3 Galleries
Juried Winner Announcement
2 pm, Lobby
GRAM Goes Late: GRNoir Wine & Jazz
6 – 10 pm, Auditorium
Saturday, March 25
Art in Bloom on view and Public Voting continues
10 am – 6 pm, Level 3 Galleries
Gallery Chats: Art in Bloom
10 am – 6 pm, Level 3 Galleries
Drop-in Studio: Paper Flowers
10 am – 6 am, Monroe Center Creativity Space
Sunday, March 26
Art in Bloom on view and Public Voting continues
10 am – 4 pm, Level 3 Galleries
Gallery Chats: Art in Bloom
10 am – 4 pm, Level 3 Galleries
Public Voting closes
12:30 pm
Public Vote Award Winners Announced
1 pm, Lobby
Classical Concert
1 pm, Auditorium
Support for Art in Bloom is generously provided by Karl & Patricia Betz, Gregory & Rajene Betz, Janet Gatherer Boyles & John Boyles, Deidre Interiors, Janet & Mark Nisbett, Holland Litho Printing, and Ann & Don Kelly. Additional funding provided by GRAM Exhibition Society.
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