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

Art in Bloom 2023

Art in Bloom, the annual celebration of art and flowers, presented by the Friends of the Institute, will take place April 27 – April 30, 2023.

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. Admission to the museum will remain free during Art in Bloom.

Tickets are now available for additional events including Party in Bloom and special lectures.

Learn about this year’s signature artwork, Manchu Woman’s Unofficial Informal Summer Robe, here.

Plan Your Visit

Parking, valet (cash only), dining, and more. Get all the details on where to park and what to eat.

Find artists by gallery:

Floral Artist Inspiration Statements

Pedestal Floral Artists Share Their Inspiration

Each of our Art in Bloom Pedestal Floral Artists has been assigned to interpret one specific piece of art from Mia’s permanent collection. These artworks are on display throughout the museum and can be viewed in Mia galleries. Meet these dedicated floral artists, see their artwork, and read in their own words how it inspired their floral design.

Commercial Floral Artists Share Their Inspiration

Each of our Commercial Floral Artists will be interpreting the Art in Bloom 2023 Signature Artwork, Manchu Woman’s Unofficial Informal Summer Robe. Learn more about these florists and read how this artwork inspired their floral designs in their own words.

Visiting Art in Bloom with Younger Guests

If you’re visiting on Sunday between 10 am and 1 pm, check out Buds & Blooms in the Reception Hall, a free event for blooming artists. See the Kid’s Guide for more activities.

Support the Friends Mission

Although your admission to Art in Bloom and Mia is always free, your generous contributions directly support the Friends mission of enhancing and sustaining Mia’s collections, exhibitions, and programs. Art in Bloom is our largest annual fundraiser and we welcome your generous support!

Join the Friends

Art in Bloom is presented by the Friends of the Institute. For over 100 years, this dedicated group of volunteers has been supporting, enhancing, and sustaining Mia’s collections and programs. Become a Friend today!

This Year's Art in Bloom Committee

We celebrate the dedication, talent, and generosity of this year’s co-chairs and Art in Bloom Committee.

If you’ve enjoyed visiting Art in Bloom this year and think you might want to get more involved with planning for next year, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact friends@artsmia.org or call 612-870-3045.