Art in Bloom: April 16 through 18
UTICA, NY…The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art is pleased to present “Art in Bloom,” an extraordinary exhibition of fine art and flowers featuring the Museum’s collection and stunning fresh-flower creations by local floral professionals, designers, artists, and garden club members. Fourteen Floral arrangements will be on view throughout the Museum’s galleries. Each will present a creative interpretation of a work of art.
The weekend will include floral demonstrations, a guest speaker, afternoon tea at the Terrace Café, and an “Art in Bloom“ Pop-Up Shop.
Ribbons and plaques will be awarded in four categories. There will be one award for each category by a panel of National Garden Club Flower Show judges, as well as one in each category by people’s choice. Visitors can vote for their favorites Friday and Saturday. Winners will be announced Sunday.
All “Art in Bloom” proceeds support Museum of Art education programs.
“Art in Bloom” admission is free for Munson-Williams members and children 12 and under; $5 general public.
Virtual tours are also available 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Free for Munson-Williams members; $5 general public
Register at 315-797-0055, a link will be emailed after registering
Special Events
“ART IN BLOOM” GUEST SPEAKER
Saturday, April 17, 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual Event
The Victorians: How They Forever Changed the Garden
Barbara Plantholt Melera, Sharon Springs
$5 MWPAI members, Fifth District Federated Garden Clubs of New York members, and CCE Oneida County Master Gardener Volunteers, $10 general public
Register at 315-797-0055, a link to access the event will be emailed to you after registering.
Barbara Melera is advisor to Harvesting History, an heirloom horticultural company founded to provide the finest quality horticultural and agricultural products available. For 13 years Melera was president and CEO of the D. Landreth Seed Company, the oldest seedhouse in America, and has 63 years of active gardening experience. Ms. Melera’s presentation is presented in conjunction with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County and the Fifth District Federated Garden Clubs of New York State.
Daily, April 16 THROUGH 18
Floral Designs on View
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Art in Bloom Pop-Up Museum Shop
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Afternoon Tea at the Terrace Café
2 to 4 p.m.
Reservations required 315-797-0000 ext. 2212
Family Activity to take home!
Sponsored by the CCE Oneida County 4H Club
Friday, April 16
People’s Choice Voting
Floral Arranging Demonstration
1 p.m.
Virtual Event
Register at 315-797-0055, a link to access the event will be emailed to you after registering.
Saturday, April 17
People’s Choice Voting
Presentation, 1 p.m.
The Victorians: How They Forever Changed the Garden
Virtual Event
Register at 315-797-0055, a link to access the event will be emailed to you after registering.
Sunday, April 18
Meet the Designers, 3 p.m.
Meet the designers virtually and hear how their selected artworks inspired their designs!
Virtual Event
Register at 315-797-0055, a link to access the event will be emailed to you after registering.
