2024 Art in Bloom arrangement by Rebecca Bodicky, Alice Blue Collective
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9, 2025—The Saint Louis Art Museum’s annual festival of fine art and florals returns Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2.
Art in Bloom, presented this year by Bank of America, is open to the public starting at 10 am every day of the festival; museum members can enter as early 8 am. Touring the galleries remains free, but tickets are required for some Art in Bloom programs.
During this free celebration, floral designers from across the region will reimagine 30 different works of art in SLAM’s collection through floral arrangements. The weekend will include several related events for all ages.
Art in Bloom begins with a preview party Thursday, Feb. 27, featuring cocktails, light dinner fare and live music in an enchanting garden in Sculpture Hall. Karen Jordan and Ryan Peacock are this year’s Art in Bloom preview party chairs. Individual tickets for the fundraiser will be $175 per person and available at slam.org/BloomParty starting Jan. 10.
On Friday, Feb. 28, young children and their caregivers can experience hands-on art making and special garden-party themed activities during Toddler and Me. Later that evening, this year’s featured artist, Phillip Corps, will host a drop-in floral design demonstration. Based in London and Cornwall, Corps is a sought-after floral designer in the film and television industries. His credits include “Mission Impossible,” “The Witcher,” and “Bridgerton” seasons 2, 3 and 4, which is currently in production. Notable installations include London’s “Chelsea in Bloom” competition and the ceiling of Hong Kong-based restaurant Sevva. No tickets are required for the free, drop-in demonstration. Generous support for Friday programs is provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
Phillip Corps. Photo by Nick Allsop, Kinetic Photographic
Flowers After Hours, a limited-capacity experience, will take place the evening of Saturday, March 1, with live music, cocktails, a photobooth and more for visitors 21 and older. Tickets are $45; $35 for members. New in 2025, SLAM’s Flowers After Hours Premium Package will include entry to the event, one complimentary elevated libation and access to Panorama Restaurant, where there will be food offerings including cheese and charcuterie boards and themed small bites. The Flowers After Hours Premium Package is $120 per person; $100 per person for members. Tickets are available on MetroTix.
Conclude the weekend with the family at Family Florals beginning at noon on Sunday, March 2. Free festivities will feature hands-on art activities and a scavenger hunt through the galleries. Family Florals will continue until 4 pm. Family Florals are supported by KPMG.
The museum’s restaurant, Panorama, will offer a special set of dining events during the festival. On Friday evening, enjoy a limited menu, small plates, and a wine and spirits station during Sips and Snacks. Tickets are $85; $75 for members. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, enjoy a tea service featuring an assortment of delicious sweet and savory pairings. Tickets are $60; $54 for members. Reservations for all Panorama offerings are required at resy.com. Panorama’s regular menus and seating options will not be available during the festival.
Due to high attendance, parking near the museum is limited. A free shuttle will be available every 20 minutes during the festival between the museum and the free lots near Forest Park’s Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center.
CONTACT: Molly Morris, 314.655.5250, molly.morris@slam.org
Art in Bloom press images
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