Art in Bloom 2022 and 100th anniversary of the Friends of the Institute at Minneapolis Institute of Art.

Art in Bloom

Free and open to the public, Art in Bloom exhibits imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists. Over the course of the four-day festival, everyone is invited to experience the floral beauty and fragrance throughout the museum, take a free guided tour, and enjoy family activities for our younger guests.

Art in Bloom 2024

Art in Bloom 2023 welcomed a record breaking 60,000 visitors to Mia over the course of the four day festival. We can’t wait to celebrate our 40th Art in Bloom April 25 – April 28, 2024.

Past Events

Art in Bloom 2023

Each of our Commercial Floral Artists interpreted the Art in Bloom 2023 Signature Artwork, Manchu Woman’s Unofficial Informal Summer Robe, a 19th century Chinese Robe from the Qing Dynasty.

Art in Bloom 2022

Art in Bloom 2022 welcomed over 30,000 visitors to Mia. Its signature piece was Eugène Delacroix’s Still Life with Dahlias, Zinnias, Hollyhocks, and Plums, c. 1835.

Virtual Art in Bloom 2021

Art in Bloom 2021 was held virtually for the safety of visitors, staff, and volunteers. Floral interpretations of artworks from home, online events, and more brought Mia’s annual celebration of art and flowers to life.

Art in Bloom 2019

Explore floral arrangements and event photos from Art in Bloom 2019.

Art in Bloom 2018

Explore floral arrangements and event photos from Art in Bloom 2018.

Art in Bloom 2017

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Art in Bloom 2016

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Art in Bloom 2015

Explore floral arrangements and event photos from Art in Bloom 2015.

Art in Bloom 2014

Explore floral arrangements and event photos from Art in Bloom 2014.

Art in Bloom 2013

Explore floral arrangements and event photos from Art in Bloom 2013.