Art in Bloom

Wednesday, April 24

5:30 - 6 p.m.

Patron Reception, upper museum lobby

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Silent Auction open

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Art in Bloom Shop open

6 - 10 p.m.

Gala Preview Party

7:30 p.m.

Dinner in Target Wing Reception Hall with remarks by Art in Bloom co-chairs

Thursday, April 25

9 a.m.

ARTSBREAK by D’Amico and Art in Bloom Shop open

9:30 a.m.

COFFEE in the Fountain Court for lecture guests

10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Museum open for viewing of floral displays and docent-led tours

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

FLORAL DEMONSTRATION: Chris Giftos, “A Bouquet of Memories from The Met,” Pillsbury Auditorium

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

BOX LUNCHES, Wells Fargo Community Room

11 a.m.

AUCTION of floral arrangements by Chris Giftos

Noon - 2 p.m.

FORMAL LUNCHEON, Reception Hall

2 - 3 p.m.

PRESENTATION: Jennifer Steinkamp, "Art in the Digital Age: Floral Wonders," Pillsbury Auditorium

5:30 - 9 p.m.

FLOWERS AFTER HOURS: Music and Stars, cash bar, musical performances by Pavel Jany and The Talking Strings trio and Wind & String featuring Kay Miller and Joe Haus, and viewing of 6QUEJ5, the new MIA digital installation by Hurdy Gurdy Man (Chrysanthemums) artist Jennifer Steinkamp. Ongoing, free. Target Wing Rotunda

Friday, April 26

9 a.m.

ARTSBREAK by D’Amico and Art in Bloom Shop open

9:30 a.m.

COFFEE in the Fountain Court for lecture guests

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Museum open for viewing of floral displays and docent-led tours

10 a.m.

FLORAL DEMONSTRATION: Ardith Beveridge, “Touring the World in Floral Design,” Pillsbury Auditorium

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

BOX LUNCHES, Wells Fargo Community Room

11 a.m.

AUCTION of floral arrangements by Ardith Beveridge

1:30 p.m.

FLORAL WORKSHOP: Ardith Beveridge, “Asian Fusion,” Studios 112 and 113

Saturday, April 27

10 a.m.

ART IN BLOOM SHOP opens

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Museum open for viewing of floral displays and docent-led tours

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

FAMILY EVENT: Crafts and activities with Creative Kidstuff, Bachman’s, Reception Hall and Target Park courtyard. Free, ongoing.

11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m.

Storytelling featuring Not a Box by Antoinette Portis

2 p.m.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: Madeline Island String Quartet, Regis Fountain Court, free.

Sunday, April 28

11 a.m - 5 p.m.

Museum open for viewing of floral displays and docent-led tours

1:30 p.m.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE by Pavel Jany and The Talking Strings trio