Art in Bloom at Anderson House
March 14 to 17, 2024
Photo by Costola Photography. Art in Bloom bouquet by Ami Wilber. Art inspiration, The garden at Weld.
Art in Bloom DC
Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 17
Back by popular demand, Art in Bloom DC returns for it’s fourth annual exhibition at Anderson House this month, from March 14 - 17. This popular event fills our historic headquarters with floral arrangements inspired by the art and architecture of Anderson House and created by more than thirty of the District’s most innovative floral designers. Explore the floral sculptures and tour the museum during public viewing hours, or register for any of the floral demonstrations led by several of the professional florists.
A festive evening reception will start off the first day of Art in Bloom DC on Thursday, March 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will have the unique opportunity to explore the installations, mingle with the floral designers, and enjoy drinks as well as delicious food from our reception sponsor.
Anderson House is the exclusive venue for Art in Bloom DC 2024, which is co-produced by the Institute, Margo Fischer of Bright Occasions and Ashley Greer of Atelier Ashley Flowers. For more information on Art in Bloom DC and to see photos of previous years' floral installations, explore here!SOLD OUT X 10. . . NO EXTRA TICKETS OR SPOTS, AT CAPACITY!
Special Public Reception|Thursday, March 14, 6-9 P.M.
Join us for a special reception celebrating the floral sculptures of Art in Bloom DC 2024 with the premier florists who created the displays. Guests will have the unique opportunity to explore the installations, meet the floral artists, and discuss the inspirations behind their work while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Public Viewing | Ticketed Admission
Online Tickets: $15.00 per person | Tickets at Door: $18.00 per person
Society of the Cincinnati Members, ARI Associates & Children Under 5: Free
Thursday, March 14| 12 - 4. P.M.
Friday, March 15|10-6.P.M.
Saturday, March 16|10 - 6.P.M.
Sunday, March 17|12-4.P.M.
Lecture and Demo Series
Art in Bloom 2023 is thrilled to be adding a series of lectures and demonstrations from some of our most accomplished local florists.
Friday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. — Smudge Stick Lab with BLK FLWR MARKET
In the BLK FLWR MRKT Smudge Stick Lab, explore history and culture through the diverse ways communities have used flowers for spiritual use, rituals, medicine and more over the course of time. Guests learn how to create a custom Floral Smudge Stick, while learning the history of burning different herbs, writing affirmations and engaging in sensory activities. Prepare to be blindfolded!
Tickets for this demo session are $60.00 per person to attend and registration is required by March 11, 2024.
Registration Live, Scroll to bottom of link
Friday , March 15 at 2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 17 at 1:00 p.m. — Keith Stanley EMC, IMF Design and Technique
In this demonstration I will explain various methods of Hanakubari. For those interested in sustainability in design, this demo would be of interest to you. Hanakubari is a technique using natural materials for flower support that integrates the material in the design, rather than covering the mechanics. We’ll discuss techniques to create these designs and the most suitable mechanics.
This demo session is free to attend, but registration is required.
Registration Live, Scroll to bottom of link
Sunday, March 17 at 1:00 p.m. — 2:15 p.m.
Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. —Sarah Khan Event Styling
Join Sarah Khan of Sarah Khan Event Styling for an imaginative and enlightening talk on flowers.
This demo session is free to attend, but registration is required.
Registration Live, Scroll to bottom of link
Saturday , March 16 at 2:00 p.m. — TBD
Saturday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m— The Magic of Everyday Flowers with Atelier Ashley Flowers
Join Ashley Greer of Atelier Ashley Flowers for an informative lecture on the magical meanings and healing properties of flowers in everyday life. Ashley will demonstrate a new magic bouquet while discussing some of her favorite floral ingredients and how they can be used to bring positive energy into the home. This demo session is free to attend, but registration is required.
Registration Live, Scroll to bottom of link
Saturday , March 16 at 11:00 a.m. — TBD
Art in Bloom at Anderson House is an opportunity for museum patrons to view an interpretation, not a re-creation, of a specific artwork or collection or theme (including architectural inspirations) rendered in a floral medium. Over thirty of DC’s most creative and innovative floral designers have come together to each showcase their unique style, vision, and skill through the display of flowers.
Anderson House
Anderson House is the headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati and some of the artwork inside marks our county’s eighteenth century origins and pride in the liberties we share today.
Larz Anderson’s history as a diplomat, and the house’s gilded age history as a centerpiece for diplomatic entertaining are the bulk of what visitors see and any of the artwork or artifacts on display could be used as an inspiration or background.
The Andersons’ large collection of Asian objects throughout the house make for natural design options, as well as the Italian cathedral wooden choir stalls, and the Flemish paintings.
What Is Art in Bloom?
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston hosted the original Art in Bloom exhibit in 1976. Local florists and garden club members created floral arrangements to correspond with the museum’s art collection. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the North Carolina Museum of Art, de Young Museum, and the St. Louis Art Museum have hosted similar exhibits.
Meet the Co-Chairs and Event Partners
DC is home to some of the hardest working creative professionals our country has to offer. Meet the people who have made Art in Bloom DC a reality.
The Artwork
Take a virtual tour of the selected artworks to be interpreted.
“Where flowers bloom so does hope.”
— Lady Bird Johnson