A woman wearing a flower pin standing in a Mia gallery holding pamphlets ready to assist visitors — Art in Bloom visitors and volunteers in Mia galleries. Floral arrangements, installations, and interpretations appear throughout Mia galleries and building. Art in Bloom 2019; 11 April 2019 - 14 April 2019; Presented by Friends of the Institute

Get Involved with the Friends

Friends volunteers further Mia’s mission in the company of other enthusiastic art lovers. As a Friend, you can share your time and talents in a number of ways.

Committee Assistance

Get active with Friends programs and lectures, Friends Only events, and membership.

Support Services

Advance the goals of Friends committees and museum departments by helping with essential tasks, such as office work, mailings, and greeting museum visitors.

Special Projects and Events

Join a committee and get involved with Friends events, such as Art in Bloom. This annual four-day celebration of spring, presented by the Friends, fills Mia with floral interpretations of works of art in the museum’s collection by more than 150 floral artists. The event also includes lectures, classes, luncheons, and children’s activities.

If you are interested in serving on a committee or volunteering for the Friends, please contact friendsvolunteers@artsmia.org.