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Art in Bloom 2025
Visitors can experience dozens of works from the Museum’s collection imaginatively interpreted by the region’s most talented floral designers at Art in Bloom, the Saint Louis Art Museum’s annual celebration of flowers and fine art. In addition to the floral arrangements, the festival includes special ticketed events, family activities, dining, and shopping.
Art in Bloom is presented by Bank of America.
2025 Art in Bloom award winners
People’s choice—best in show and Bank of America Presenting Sponsor Award
Saint Louis in 1846 by Henry Lewis. Interpreted by Therese Pircon, CFD, Root & Relic.
People’s choice—2nd place
Pair of Parrots. Interpreted by Rebekah Saleniuc, The Avenue Fleur.
People’s choice—3rd place
Mask (agbogho mmwo). Interpreted by Aniyah Donner, Donner des FLEURS.
People’s choice—honorable mention
The Plaza after the Rain by Paul Cornoyer. Interpreted by Darien Burress, Black Girl in Bloom.
Judges’ pick—best in show
Vase with Five Spouts. Interpreted by David J. Bovier, Ken Miesner’s Flower Shoppe.
Judges’ pick—2nd place
Basel with the Rhine by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Interpreted by Zachary Bair, Grimm & Gorly Florist.
Judges’ pick—3rd place
Acrobat on the Trapeze by Max Beckmann. Interpreted by Brenna Floerke, Walter Knoll Florist.
Judges’ pick—honorable mention
The Verdict of the People by George Caleb Bingham. Interpreted by Sue Schoedel, AlFD, CFD, Botanicals Design Studio.
Artworks and floral designers
1. Reclining Pan by Francesco da Sangallo
Alyssa French, Bloomin’ Buckets
Sponsored by Lewis Rice Design & Luxury
2. Street Musicians at the Door by Jacob Ochtervelt
Mimo Davis, Urban Buds City Grown Flowers Farm
Sponsored by Alex Thornhill and Heather Johnson, Janet McAfee Real Estate
3. Vase with Five Spouts
David J. Bovier, Ken Miesner’s Flower Shoppe
Sponsored by Dentons US LLP
Judges’ pick—Best in Show
4. Pigment Container (tiao se qi) with Elongated Neck and Water Buffalo Head
Sara Ward, Wildflowers
Sponsored by Bill Donius and Jay Perez
5. Douglass Square by Allan Rohan Crite
Chloe Lawless, Lawless Botanicals & Florals
Sponsored by Ingrid Taylor, MD
6. The Musician by Miné Okubo
Lucy Willis, Lucy Willis Interiors
Sponsored by Ted Wight
7. Fisherwomen by Max Beckmann
Morgan Hopkins, Flowers to the People
Sponsored by Monique and Jonathan Levy, Levy Consulting Co.
8. Acrobat on the Trapeze by Max Beckmann
Brenna Floerke, Walter Knoll Florist
Sponsored by Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design
Judges’ pick—3rd place
9. Basel with the Rhine by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Zachary Bair, Grimm & Gorly Florist
Sponsored by Barbara Kern
Judges’ pick—2nd place
10. New Continent by Louise Nevelson
Julie Brinker, Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery and Florist
Sponsored by Susan and John Horseman
11. Titan by Markus Lüpertz
Grace Giesler, Civil Alchemy
Sponsored by Mary Ann and Andy Srenco
12. Fuel Rods by Anselm Kiefer
Kelsey Herschel, Grow Your Own Way Florals
Sponsored by Fendler + Associates, Inc., Architects
13. Ornament, from the Scoville Building, Chicago, Illinois by Louis Sullivan
Machiko Ross and Yoshiko Mitchell, The Garden Club of St. Louis
Sponsored by Mark H. Critchfield and Gregory D. Mudd
14. Dish with Handle in the Form of a Bird
Ben Zielinski, Fields & Fern
Sponsored by Kiku Obata & Company
15. Vessel in the Form of a Calabash
Kira Mulvany, Cynthia Ryan, Kelsey Caldwell, Sheri Burke, Lois Cassimatis, and Carly Bohmer, Roses & Mint Florals, LLC
Sponsored by Baisch & Skinner
16. Vessel in the Form of a Circular Pyramid
Sophia Larsen, 39th Street Floral
Sponsored by the Bogosian Family
17. Mingkulpa 4 Sale by Kaylene Whiskey
Rebecca Bodicky, Alice Blue Collective
Sponsored by Robert Ashton and family in memory of Pauline E. Ashton
18. Egungun Masquerade Costume
Elisabeth Roeleveld and Melinda Roeleveld, Les Bouquets
Sponsored by Husch Blackwell LLP
19. Mask (agbogho mmwo)
Aniyah Donner, Donner des FLEURS
Sponsored by The Kiesel Co.
People’s Choice Award—3rd place
20. Glen Plaid Textile Sample by A. Joel Robinson
Ammari Bourgeois, Noon + Moon Bloom Co.
Sponsored by Robert and Lisa Forsyth
21. Pair of Parrots
Rebekah Saleniuc, The Avenue Fleur
Sponsored by Alise O’Brien Photography
People’s Choice Award—2nd place
22. Nautilus Cup by David Bessmann
Dawn Gross, SunCrest Blooms
Sponsored by Lisa and Tom Acker
23. Maquette for Sculpture Screen at Lambert-St. Louis Airport Terminal by Harry Bertoia
Carolyn Cosgrove Payne, Wild Ginger Weddings
Sponsored by Becky and Greg Smith
24. The Mountain by Aristide Maillol
Diana Zimmermann, Walter Knoll Florist
Sponsored by Closet Factory
25. Dark Abstraction by Georgia O’Keeffe
Dean Riebeling, Botanicals Design Studio
Sponsored by LKS Styling & Consulting
26. The Plaza after the Rain by Paul Cornoyer
Darien Burress, Black Girl in Bloom
Sponsored by Matt and Jennifer
People’s Choice Award—honorable mention
27. Catskill Scenery by Thomas Cole
Sandra Fulton, Petals Galore Floral Art
Sponsored by Jan and Rand Goldstein
28. Saint Louis in 1846 by Henry Lewis
Therese Pircon, CFD, Root & Relic
Sponsored by Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Bank of America Presenting Sponsor Award
People’s Choice Award—best in show
29. The Verdict of the People by George Caleb Bingham
Sue Schoedel, AlFD, CFD, Botanicals Design Studio
Sponsored by The Peacock Family
Judges’ pick—honorable mention
30. Desk and Bookcase attributed to John Welch
Jessica Douglass and Carly Meyer, Flowers and Weeds
Sponsored by Colin and Emily Frost
Art in Bloom events
Click on the headlines below for more information about Art in Bloom programs.
ART IN BLOOM PREVIEW PARTY
Thursday, February 27, 6–9 pm
Be among the first to see the artful interpretation of Art in Bloom at this elegant
fundraiser. Get an exclusive first viewing of beautiful Art in Bloom creations while enjoying live music, cocktails, and light dinner fare.
EARLY HOURS FOR MEMBERS
Friday, February 28–Sunday, March 2, 8–10 am
With proof of membership, Museum Members can enjoy early access to the galleries throughout Art in Bloom.
Art in Bloom Member Hours are supported by Dentons US LLP.
TODDLER AND ME
Friday, February 28, 2025, 10 am–noon
This free early childhood program in Sculpture Hall is designed for children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers. It encourages a stress-free visit with drop-by stations, including hands-on art making and special garden-party themed activities. No registration required. SLAM opens to the public at 10 am, but Museum Members can enjoy early hours starting at 8 am during Art in Bloom. Members can enjoy exclusive access to Toddler and Me beginning at 9 am.
Drop-in Demo with Designer Phillip Corps
Friday, February 28, 6–8 pm
British designer Phillip Corps will arrange flowers and answer questions during a free demonstration in the Museum’s Farrell Auditorium. No tickets are required for this signature Art in Bloom event.
Generous support for the Toddler and Me and Drop-in Demo programs is provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
FLOWERS AFTER HOURS
Saturday, March 1, 6–9 pm
Avoid the daytime crowds by attending Flowers After Hours, a limited-capacity experience on Saturday evening with live music, cocktails, a photobooth, and more for visitors 21 and older. Your ticket includes one glass of wine, champagne, domestic beer, or sparking water. Additional beverages and light snacks are available for purchase.
FAMILY FLORALS
Sunday, March 2, noon–4 pm
Bring the whole family for free floral-inspired art activities and a scavenger hunt through the galleries. No registration required.
Family Florals are supported by KPMG.
Art in Bloom dining options
The Cafe serves soups, salads, sandwiches, and snacks. Eat at the Cafe or take food to the Garden View Lounge to relax, recharge, and enjoy views of the Blanke Sculpture Terrace. The Cafe closes one hour before the Museum closes.
Panorama Restaurant will have special set of dining events during Art in Bloom. Their regular menus and seating options will not be available during the festival.
Afternoon Tea
Friday, February 28, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Saturday, March 1, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Sunday, March 2, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Enjoy classic afternoon tea service with an assortment of delicious sweet and savory pairings at Panorama Restaurant. Reservations are highly recommended. Make reservations by clicking on the dates above or by calling 314.655.5490. If a date or time is sold out, please check back for any cancellations.
Sips and Snacks
Friday, February 28, 5 pm–8 pm
Enjoy a limited menu, featuring stations with cheese and charcuterie boards, small plates, and a wine and spirits station in Panorama. Make reservations by clicking on the date above or by calling 314.655.5490.
Getting to Art in Bloom
Please allow extra time for arrival and parking throughout the weekend. Fine Arts Drive will be one-way from Government Drive (near the Saint Louis Zoo) to Lagoon Drive (near the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course) from Friday morning through Sunday afternoon. The Hampton Avenue entrance to Forest Park is often congested during Art in Bloom and should be avoided.
Parking and Museum Shuttle
Art in Bloom parking is also available near Forest Park’s Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center and at the Upper Muny Parking Lot. Visitors who park there can ride a free shuttle to Art in Bloom. The shuttle will run from Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, and visitors can ride it from 30 minutes before the Museum opens until 30 minutes after the Museum closes.
Please see the parking map below for additional guidance.