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Virtual Art in Bloom 2022
This event occurred in the past. The recorded virtual programs are available on-demand.
Celebrate spring with the virtual return of our annual celebration of art and flowers! This year Art in Bloom features inspiring new ways to experience flora in art and the natural world, all from the comfort of home. All programs are presented online.
This year’s festival includes an inspiring live demonstration and Q&A with Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, an engaging presentation with a Museum curator, a guided-looking experience featuring a floral work in the collection, nature-inspired programs for youth and families, and a lively floral arranging competition among local florists.
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Featured Lecture
FLOWER X ART: Cross-Pollination of Inspiration from Art and Flowers
Inspired by art from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD, takes us through her studio in British Columbia discussing the intersection of art skills and floristry to create botanical art.
Art Speaks
The 'Flowering' of Fashion in Plant-Obsessed Europe
Explore the vogue for floral textiles in 18th-century European fashion with Genevieve Cortinovis, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
On-Demand Virtual Programs
Floral Design Challenge
Enjoy a spirited, race against time competition among three St. Louis area florists to create the most creative, inspired, and visually appealing arrangement interpreting a work of art in the Museum’s collection.
Slow Art: Olla
Relax, practice mindfulness, and discover the joy of looking slowly at art through a brief guided looking experience featuring a vessel created by a Zia Pueblo artist.
An additional on-demand virtual program designed for ages 6-12 and their adult companions is featured in Family Florals below.
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Family Florals
Art Quest: Painting Nature
Discover three paintings that were inspired by nature. Learn different drawing and painting techniques and then make your own outdoor scene using paints made from materials found at home. Recommended for youth ages 6 to 12 and their adult companions.
Inspired by Nature Scavenger Hunt
Artists have been inspired by nature for centuries. Discover works of art from around the world that celebrate the power and beauty of nature. Explore the galleries to complete this nature-themed scavenger hunt.
Available at the Museum and for download below.
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