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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hours
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool groups and families are invited to join us as we look at the culture\, history\, math\, and science of art! Every month we will explore a new idea or special exhibition through hands-on fun. All ages are welcomed; program geared towards grades K-6. \nThis month we will be exploring flowers in art ahead of our annual Art in Bloom event! Search the galleries for beautiful florals\, discover the secret languages of flowers and plants\, create your own blooming masterpieces\, and plant a seed to grow at home. \n  \n\nHomeschool Hours at the MFA\nWednesday\, April 9\, 2025\n10:00 am–12:00 pm\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER FOR HOMESCHOOL HOURS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nNot yet a member? Become a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers! MFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBecome a Member \n\n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/homeschool-hours-4-9-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,FREE for MFA Members,Homeschool Hours,Youth and Family Event
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom | Floral Designer Tour with Cassie Osterloth
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours\, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique and specially made arrangements. Be one of the first to get a behind-the-scenes look at these designs the talent that went behind them. The tour will include the florist going from one gallery to the next to share\, contemplate\, and embrace the visions of these artists. \nArt in Bloom | Floral Designer Tour with Cassie Osterloth\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \n$30 for MFA Members; $40 for Not-Yet-Members; Includes museum admission \nREGISTER \n\nABOUT CASSIE OSTERLOTH \n \nA professional floral designer since 1988\, managing shops for over twenty years\, before opening Wonderland Floral Art with her sister in 2012. Cassie shares her wealth of floral knowledge and experience monthly\, teaching floral design workshops. Her designs can be seen throughout countless community events\, gorgeous weddings and annually at Art in Bloom. \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-floral-designer-tour-1/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom | Floral Designer Tour with Shari Schwartz
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours\, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique and specially made arrangements. Be one of the first to get a behind-the-scenes look at these designs the talent that went behind them. The tour will include the florist going from one gallery to the next to share\, contemplate\, and embrace the visions of these artists. \nArt in Bloom | Floral Designer Tour with Shari Schwartz\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \n$30 for MFA Members; $40 for Not-Yet-Members; Includes museum admission \nREGISTER \n\nABOUT SHARI SCHWARTZ \n \n  \nMy parents owned a floral shop. I was an interior designer with my business in Wallaceburg\, Ontario. No longer a snowbird and enjoying 11 years volunteering at Random Acts of Flowers\, Tampa Bay. \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-floral-designer-tour-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom | Drop-in Demonstration with Danielle Dall'Armi Hahn of Rose Story Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn for a live flower arrangement demonstration in the Marly Room. Danielle will be arranging alongside the portrait of MFA founder\, Margaret Acheson Stuart\, as a tribute to her love of flowers and gardens. This year\, we are honored to welcome Danielle as our Special Guest for Art in Bloom. She comes to us from Central California\, where she is known for her Rose Story Farm\, her features in numerous magazines\, and her book\, The Color of Roses: A Curated Spectrum of 300 Blooms. Observe as she arranges fresh flowers\, hand-cut from her own farm and brought directly from California to the MFA. \n \nArt in Bloom | Drop-in Demonstration with Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn of Rose Story Farms\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n10:00 AM–11:00 AM\nMarly Room\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members \nBe sure to pick up your copy of The Color of Roses: A Curated Spectrum of 300 Blooms in the MFA Shop. Every purchase made supports our mission! \n\nABOUT DANIELLE DALL’ARMI HAHN \n \nDanielle Dall’Armi and Bill Hahn began Rose Story Farm in 1998 on their fifteen-acre farm in the Carpinteria Valley in Central California. Roses are not only their common passion but are also the touchstone and foundation of their most enchanting and memorable experiences. The farm has more than 30\,000 rose plants\, cuttings from which supply the national floral trade and event design world. The farm also maintains a nursery with rose plants carefully curated for their garden clients. In addition\, the farm offers a variety of seminars focused on garden design\, rose cultivations\, and flower arranging throughout the year. \nRose Story Farm and Danielle have been featured in Santa Barbara Magazine; Wine Country Living; Sunset; Victoria Magazine; O\, The Oprah Magazine; Martha Stewart Living; Veranda; The Cottage Journal; The Wall Street Journal; Better Homes & Gardens; California Heartland\, a PBS special; NBC’s Today Show; and Martha Stewart’s online series American Made. Danielle has written and published articles in American Rose\, the annual publication of the American Rose Society\, on both flower arranging and garden design. Danielle is a frequent featured speaker at events that are focused on the beauty of the garden and the special role of roses in our daily lives. She is also the author of The Color of Roses: A Curated Spectrum of 300 Blooms. \nDanielle’s greatest honor was being selected as a “Great Rosarian of the World” in 2014. She joined an elite group of fifteen other recipients to receive this international award since its inception in 2001. \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-drop-in-demonstration-with-danielle-dallarmi-hahn/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom 2025
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the essence of springtime\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg proudly announces the much-awaited return of Art in Bloom\, a vibrant celebration blending art and nature. From Thursday\, April 10 to Sunday\, April 13\, visitors are invited to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of floral interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the MFA Collection. \nThis annual tradition brings together a diverse array of floral designs created by a mix of seasoned professionals\, talented hobbyists\, and esteemed members of The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society. Each arrangement offers a unique perspective\, breathing new life into iconic artworks and inviting viewers to see them through fresh eyes. Art in Bloom is presented annually by the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society and the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg. \nMFA Members enjoy exclusive access to Art in Bloom 2025 during Member-Only Hours from April 10 to April 13\, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Please\, register below.  \n  \n\n\n\n\nArt in Bloom Member Preview\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM \nREGISTER \nArt in Bloom General Admission\nThursday\, April 10\, 2025 \nGET TICKETS \nFree for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members.  \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nThe special events listed below will also take place to celebrate Art in Bloom.  \nFloral Designer Tour with Cassie Osterloth \nTake a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours\, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique and specially made arrangements. Be one of the first to get a behind-the-scenes look at these designs the talent that went behind them. The tour will include the florist going from one gallery to the next to share\, contemplate\, and embrace the visions of these artists. \nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM\n$30 for MFA Members; $40 for Not-Yet-Members; Includes museum admission \nFloral Designer Tour with Shari Schwartz \nTake a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours\, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique and specially made arrangements. Be one of the first to get a behind-the-scenes look at these designs the talent that went behind them. The tour will include the florist going from one gallery to the next to share\, contemplate\, and embrace the visions of these artists. \nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM\n$30 for MFA Members; $40 for Not-Yet-Members; Includes museum admission \nFlowers After Hours “Midnight in the Garden” \nStep into an enchanting evening at the Museum of Fine Arts as you join us for “Midnight in the Garden.” Your night begins by previewing the galleries filled with stunning floral interpretations at 5:30 pm\, followed by a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres and an open bar from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the beautiful Marly Room and Gardens. Enjoy upbeat and sultry sounds of the talented Sierra Davis as you mingle and sip cocktails. Experience the magic of “Midnight in the Garden” with art\, exquisite floral interpretations\, live music\, and delightful refreshments. \nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n6:00 pm: View the Galleries\n6:30-8:30 pm: Marly Room and Gardens\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n$175 per person \nArt in Bloom | Kimono & Ikebana featuring Jeanne Houlton and Dr. Stanton Thomas\n \nJoin us for a captivating live demonstration by renowned ikebana specialist Jeanne Houlton as she showcases the delicate art of Japanese flower arrangement. As Jeanne creates her arrangement\, MFA Chief Curator\, Dr. Stanton Thomas\, will share insights into the fascinating connections between ikebana and our latest special exhibition Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress.  \nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\n9:30 AM–10:30 AM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \n“Garden of Roses” Luncheon \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of spring with The Stuart Society at our Art In Bloom “Garden of Roses” Luncheon at the picturesque St. Petersburg Yacht Club and meet our special speaker\, extraordinary floral designer Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn\, whose 15-acre rose farm in California is the epitome of floral artistry. Danielle will share stories about her farm\, her roses\, and her design process while creating a breathtaking arrangement of fresh roses from her own fields. Learn more about Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn here. \nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\n10:00 am: Doors open for book sales\, opportunity items\, and cocktails\n11:15 am: Luncheon Seating\nSt. Petersburg Yacht Club\n$175 per person \nJunior Bloomers: Youth Floral Arrangement Workshop \nYoung artists are invited to join us as we explore the vibrant world of floral design! This hands-on workshop encourages aspiring florists to express their creativity as they make their own floral arrangements inspired by artworks in the MFA Collection. Participants will learn basic floral arrangement techniques and create a spring-inspired masterpiece to take home. \nWorkshop recommended for students in grades 1 – 6. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required. \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\n10:00 AM–11:00 AM and 11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701\nThe registration fee is $50 per student and includes museum admission for both the student and one accompanying adult. \nConversations with the Designers \nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\n2:00 pm-4:00 pm\nBe inspired and hear from talented designers who have created the floral masterpieces on view.\nIncluded with museum admission. \n\nImage courtesy of Summer Creech
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-2025-4-10-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T173000
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Art in Bloom | Flowers After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Flowers After Hours “Midnight in the Garden” \nStep into an enchanting evening at the Museum of Fine Arts as you join us for “Midnight in the Garden.” Your night begins by previewing the galleries filled with stunning floral interpretations at 5:30 pm\, followed by a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres and an open bar from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the beautiful Marly Room and Gardens. Enjoy upbeat and sultry sounds of the talented Sierra Davis as you mingle and sip cocktails. Experience the magic of “Midnight in the Garden” with art\, exquisite floral interpretations\, live music\, and delightful refreshments. \n  \n[SOLD OUT] Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 \n5:30 pm: View the Galleries\n6:00-8:00 pm: Marly Room and Gardens\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n$175 per person \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-2025-flowers-after-hours/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T103000
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom | Kimono & Ikebana featuring Jeanne Houlton and Dr. Stanton Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating live demonstration by renowned ikebana specialist Jeanne Houlton as she showcases the delicate art of Japanese flower arrangement. As Jeanne creates her arrangement\, MFA Chief Curator\, Dr. Stanton Thomas\, will share insights into the fascinating connections between ikebana and our latest special exhibition Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress.  \nArt in Bloom | Kimono & Ikebana featuring Jeanne Houlton and Dr. Stanton Thomas\nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\n9:30 AM–10:30 AM \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \nREGISTER \n\nABOUT JEANNE HOULTON \n \nJeanne Houlton is a Stuart Society Member and President of the Ichiyo of Ikebana Florida. She started Ikebana lessons 54 years ago and continues to take lessons from the headmaster of the Ichiyo School. She has participated in Art in Bloom for 27 years.  \nABOUT DR. STANTON THOMAS \n \nChief Curator Dr. Stanton Thomas received his Ph.D. in Northern Renaissance art from Case Western University\, and holds an MA from the University of Missouri\, Columbia. His recent projects at the MFA include Pieced & Patterned: American Quilts\, c. 1800-1930 (2021-2022)\, Bernini and the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia (2022)\, True Nature: Rodin and the Age of Impressionism (2022-2023)\, The Nature of Art (2023-2024)\, Audubon’s Birds of America (2024-2025)\, and Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress (2025)
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-kimono-and-ikebana/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society,Youth and Family Event
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom | Floral Designer Tour with Bea Rahter
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours\, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique and specially made arrangements. Be one of the first to get a behind-the-scenes look at these designs the talent that went behind them. The tour will include the florist going from one gallery to the next to share\, contemplate\, and embrace the visions of these artists. \nArt in Bloom | Floral Designer Tour with Bea Rahter\nFriday April 11\, 2025\n10:00 AM–11:00 AM \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \n$30 for MFA Members; $40 for Not-Yet-Members; Includes museum admission \nREGISTER \n  \n 
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-floral-designer-tour-with-bea-rahter/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Art in Bloom | Garden of Roses Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:“Garden of Roses” Luncheon \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of spring with The Stuart Society at our Art In Bloom “Garden of Roses” Luncheon at the picturesque St. Petersburg Yacht Club and meet our special speaker\, extraordinary floral designer Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn\, whose 15-acre rose farm in California is the epitome of floral artistry. Danielle will share stories about her farm\, her roses\, and her design process while creating a breathtaking arrangement of fresh roses from her own fields. \n[SOLD OUT] Friday\, April 11\, 2025\n10:00 am: Doors open for book sales\, opportunity items\, and cocktails\n11:15 am: Luncheon Seating\nSt. Petersburg Yacht Club\n$175 per person \nGET TICKETS \n\nABOUT DANIELLE DALL’ARMI HAHN \n \nDanielle Dall’Armi and Bill Hahn began Rose Story Farm in 1998 on their fifteen-acre farm in the Carpinteria Valley in Central California. Roses are not only their common passion but are also the touchstone and foundation of their most enchanting and memorable experiences. The farm has more than 30\,000 rose plants\, cuttings from which supply the national floral trade and event design world. The farm also maintains a nursery with rose plants carefully curated for their garden clients. In addition\, the farm offers a variety of seminars focused on garden design\, rose cultivations\, and flower arranging throughout the year. \nRose Story Farm and Danielle have been featured in Santa Barbara Magazine; Wine Country Living; Sunset; Victoria Magazine; O\, The Oprah Magazine; Martha Stewart Living; Veranda; The Cottage Journal; The Wall Street Journal; Better Homes & Gardens; California Heartland\, a PBS special; NBC’s Today Show; and Martha Stewart’s online series American Made. Danielle has written and published articles in American Rose\, the annual publication of the American Rose Society\, on both flower arranging and garden design. Danielle is a frequent featured speaker at events that are focused on the beauty of the garden and the special role of roses in our daily lives. She is also the author of The Color of Roses: A Curated Spectrum of 300 Blooms. \nDanielle’s greatest honor was being selected as a “Great Rosarian of the World” in 2014. She joined an elite group of fifteen other recipients to receive this international award since its inception in 2001.
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-2025-luncheon/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180418
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom 2025
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the essence of springtime\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg proudly announces the much-awaited return of Art in Bloom\, a vibrant celebration blending art and nature. From Thursday\, April 10 to Sunday\, April 13\, visitors are invited to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of floral interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the MFA Collection. \nThis annual tradition brings together a diverse array of floral designs created by a mix of seasoned professionals\, talented hobbyists\, and esteemed members of The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society. Each arrangement offers a unique perspective\, breathing new life into iconic artworks and inviting viewers to see them through fresh eyes. Art in Bloom is presented annually by the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society and the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg. \nMFA Members enjoy exclusive access to Art in Bloom 2025 during Member-Only Hours from April 10 to April 13\, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Please\, register below.  \n  \n\n\n\n\nArt in Bloom Member Preview\nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM \nREGISTER \nArt in Bloom General Admission\nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\n \nGET TICKETS \nFree for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nThe special events listed below will also take place to celebrate Art in Bloom.  \nFloral Designer Tour with Cassie Osterloth \nTake a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours\, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique and specially made arrangements. Be one of the first to get a behind-the-scenes look at these designs the talent that went behind them. The tour will include the florist going from one gallery to the next to share\, contemplate\, and embrace the visions of these artists. \nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM\n$30 for MFA Members; $40 for Not-Yet-Members; Includes museum admission \nFloral Designer Tour with Shari Schwartz \nTake a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours\, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique and specially made arrangements. Be one of the first to get a behind-the-scenes look at these designs the talent that went behind them. The tour will include the florist going from one gallery to the next to share\, contemplate\, and embrace the visions of these artists. \nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM\n$30 for MFA Members; $40 for Not-Yet-Members; Includes museum admission \nFlowers After Hours “Midnight in the Garden” \nStep into an enchanting evening at the Museum of Fine Arts as you join us for “Midnight in the Garden.” Your night begins by previewing the galleries filled with stunning floral interpretations at 5:30 pm\, followed by a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres and an open bar from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the beautiful Marly Room and Gardens. Enjoy upbeat and sultry sounds of the talented Sierra Davis as you mingle and sip cocktails. Experience the magic of “Midnight in the Garden” with art\, exquisite floral interpretations\, live music\, and delightful refreshments. \nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\n6:00 pm: View the Galleries\n6:30-8:30 pm: Marly Room and Gardens\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n$175 per person \nArt in Bloom | Kimono & Ikebana featuring Jeanne Houlton and Dr. Stanton Thomas\n \nJoin us for a captivating live demonstration by renowned ikebana specialist Jeanne Houlton as she showcases the delicate art of Japanese flower arrangement. As Jeanne creates her arrangement\, MFA Chief Curator\, Dr. Stanton Thomas\, will share insights into the fascinating connections between ikebana and our latest special exhibition Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress.  \nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\n9:30 AM–10:30 AM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701\nFREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members\nRegistration required. \n“Garden of Roses” Luncheon \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of spring with The Stuart Society at our Art In Bloom “Garden of Roses” Luncheon at the picturesque St. Petersburg Yacht Club and meet our special speaker\, extraordinary floral designer Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn\, whose 15-acre rose farm in California is the epitome of floral artistry. Danielle will share stories about her farm\, her roses\, and her design process while creating a breathtaking arrangement of fresh roses from her own fields. Learn more about Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn here. \nFriday\, April 11\, 2025\n10:00 am: Doors open for book sales\, opportunity items\, and cocktails\n11:15 am: Luncheon Seating\nSt. Petersburg Yacht Club\n$175 per person \nJunior Bloomers: Youth Floral Arrangement Workshop \nYoung artists are invited to join us as we explore the vibrant world of floral design! This hands-on workshop encourages aspiring florists to express their creativity as they make their own floral arrangements inspired by artworks in the MFA Collection. Participants will learn basic floral arrangement techniques and create a spring-inspired masterpiece to take home. \nWorkshop recommended for students in grades 1 – 6. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required. \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\n10:00 AM–11:00 AM and 11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701\nThe registration fee is $50 per student and includes museum admission for both the student and one accompanying adult. \nConversations with the Designers \nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\n2:00 pm-4:00 pm\nBe inspired and hear from talented designers who have created the floral masterpieces on view.\nIncluded with museum admission. \n\nImages courtesy of Summer Creech
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-2025-4-11-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom 2025
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the essence of springtime\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg proudly announces the much-awaited return of Art in Bloom\, a vibrant celebration blending art and nature. From Thursday\, April 10 to Sunday\, April 13\, visitors are invited to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of floral interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the MFA Collection. \nThis annual tradition brings together a diverse array of floral designs created by a mix of seasoned professionals\, talented hobbyists\, and esteemed members of The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society. Each arrangement offers a unique perspective\, breathing new life into iconic artworks and inviting viewers to see them through fresh eyes. Art in Bloom is presented annually by the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society and the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg. \nMFA Members enjoy exclusive access to Art in Bloom 2025 during Member-Only Hours from April 10 to April 13\, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Please\, register below.  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \nArt in Bloom Member Preview\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM \nREGISTER \nArt in Bloom General Admission\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\n \nGET TICKETS \nFree for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nThe special events listed below will also take place to celebrate Art in Bloom.  \nJunior Bloomers: Youth Floral Arrangement Workshop \nYoung artists are invited to join us as we explore the vibrant world of floral design! This hands-on workshop encourages aspiring florists to express their creativity as they make their own floral arrangements inspired by artworks in the MFA Collection. Participants will learn basic floral arrangement techniques and create a spring-inspired masterpiece to take home. \nWorkshop recommended for students in grades 1 – 6. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required. \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nThe registration fee is $50 per student and includes museum admission for both the student and one accompanying adult. \nConversations with the Designers \nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\n2:00 pm-4:00 pm\nBe inspired and hear from talented designers who have created the floral masterpieces on view.\nIncluded with museum admission. \n\nImage courtesy of Summer Creech
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-2025-4-12-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom | Junior Bloomers: Youth Floral Arrangement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Young artists are invited to join us as we explore the vibrant world of floral design! This hands-on workshop encourages aspiring florists to express their creativity as they make their own floral arrangements inspired by artworks in the MFA Collection. Participants will learn basic floral arrangement techniques and create a spring-inspired masterpiece to take home. \nWorkshop recommended for students in grades 1 – 6. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required. \nJunior Bloomers: Youth Floral Arrangement Workshop\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM \nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nThe registration fee is $50 per student and includes museum admission for both the student and one accompanying adult. \nREGISTER
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-junior-bloomers-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society,Youth and Family Event
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom 2025
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the essence of springtime\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg proudly announces the much-awaited return of Art in Bloom\, a vibrant celebration blending art and nature. From Thursday\, April 10 to Sunday\, April 13\, visitors are invited to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of floral interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the MFA Collection. \nThis annual tradition brings together a diverse array of floral designs created by a mix of seasoned professionals\, talented hobbyists\, and esteemed members of The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society. Each arrangement offers a unique perspective\, breathing new life into iconic artworks and inviting viewers to see them through fresh eyes. Art in Bloom is presented annually by the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society and the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg. \nMFA Members enjoy exclusive access to Art in Bloom 2025 during Member-Only Hours from April 10 to April 13\, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Please\, register below.  \n  \n\n\n\n\nArt in Bloom Member Preview\nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\n9:00 AM–10:00 AM \nREGISTER \nArt in Bloom General Admission\nSunday\, April 13\, 2025 \nGET TICKETS \nFree for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nThe special events listed below will also take place to celebrate Art in Bloom.  \nJunior Bloomers: Youth Floral Arrangement Workshop \nYoung artists are invited to join us as we explore the vibrant world of floral design! This hands-on workshop encourages aspiring florists to express their creativity as they make their own floral arrangements inspired by artworks in the MFA Collection. Participants will learn basic floral arrangement techniques and create a spring-inspired masterpiece to take home. \nWorkshop recommended for students in grades 1 – 6. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required. \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025\n11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nThe registration fee is $50 per student and includes museum admission for both the student and one accompanying adult. \nConversations with the Designers \nSunday\, April 13\, 2025\n2:00 pm-4:00 pm\nBe inspired and hear from talented designers who have created the floral masterpieces on view.\nIncluded with museum admission. \n\nImage courtesy of Summer Creech
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-2025-4-13-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom | Conversations with the Designers
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the essence of springtime\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg proudly announces the much-awaited return of Art in Bloom\, a vibrant celebration blending art and nature. From Thursday\, April 10 to Sunday\, April 13\, visitors are invited to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of floral interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the MFA Collection. \nThis annual tradition brings together a diverse array of floral designs created by a mix of seasoned professionals\, talented hobbyists\, and esteemed members of The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society. Each arrangement offers a unique perspective\, breathing new life into iconic artworks and inviting viewers to see them through fresh eyes. Art in Bloom is presented annually by the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society and the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg. \nJoin us for Conversations with the Designers on Sunday\, April 13 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. \nBe inspired and hear from talented designers who have created the floral masterpieces on view. \nIncluded with museum admission. \n  \n\n\n\n  \n\nImage courtesy of Summer Creech
URL:https://mfastpete.org/event/art-in-bloom-2025-conversations/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE for MFA Members,The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society
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