Art in Bloom is a juried exhibition featuring artists from the Katonah Museum Artists’ Association (KMAA) and local floral designers. The selected artworks will serve as the conceptual and visual point of departure for a floral design to be created in response to the artwork. Each pairing exists in dialogue, highlighting contrast, reinterpretation, and the dynamic relationship between permanence and impermanence as the floral works bloom and change over the course of the exhibition. Rather than treating the floral arrangements as decorative accompaniments, Art in Bloom positions them as interpretive responses that exist in active dialogue with the corresponding artwork on view. Juried by the Katonah Museum of Art’s Associate Curator Elizabeth Monti, the exhibition explores how ideas, materials, symbolism, and emotional tone translate between visual art and living, ephemeral forms.

Thursday, June 11, from 5:30-7:30 PM  Cocktail Party and Opening Reception  

Join us for a vibrant opening celebration of Art in Bloom, where inspiring works by KMAA artists come to life through stunning floral interpretations by acclaimed local designers. Enjoy an evening of wine, signature cocktails, light bites, and a captivating Flower Flash by Nichole Wilder of WildFig Floral as we toast the beauty of art and nature in full bloom.  

Evening Includes wine, signature cocktails designed by Jill Bianco, light bites. We’re kicking off our Silent Auction with donations from celebrated local vendors, including Graze, LMNOP, oHHo, and more. Opportunities to bid on these exciting offerings continue through the exhibition. 

$75

 Friday, June 12, from 12:00-2:00 PM  Luncheon and Keynote Panel 

Savor a garden-inspired al fresco luncheon by Happiness Is…Catering and cast your vote for the floral design that captures your imagination.  

As part of the program, delight in a lively roundtable discussion, where floral luminaries Jill Brooke, writer, and Loren Eiferman, artist, guided by moderator Christopher Brescia, cultivate a rich conversation rooted in the beauty and artistry of the natural world. 

Awards for Best Interpretation, Best Use of Color, and Best in Show, will be awarded by celebrated potter, gardener, and Art in Bloom judge Frances Palmer. 

https://www.katonahmuseum.org/exhibitions/exhibition/art-in-bloom