Special Events
Enjoy floral designs by a selection of the region’s most talented floral designers inspired by works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection.
Art In Bloom sponsored by:
Patricia and Karl Betz
Rajene and Gregg Betz
Kimberly and David Moorhead
Kathleen and Tim Gietzen
Jane and John Meilner
Nordlie
Committee Chairperson
Jane Boyles Meilner
Event Coordinator
Alice Waterous AIFD, CF, CFD, PFCI
Alice Waterous Floral Consultant LLC
Museum admission (free for members) is required for all Art in Bloom events. Events required special ticketing and reservations are noted. To order, please call 616-831-1000.
Friday, March 16
Floral designs on view and Plein Air Artists
Painting on site from 5:30-9:00
Silent auction for paintings concludes at 3:30 on Saturday
VIP Cocktail reception with Floral Designers
6:00-9:00 pm, Cook Auditorium
Members: $75 Non-members: $85, Reserve your tickets today!
View the Art in Bloom floral designs at their freshest and meet the talented participating floral designers. Enjoy delicious appetizers in the Cook Auditorium, cash bar available.
Those attending the VIP reception will receive a complimentary admission to the James Lutke Demonstration on Saturday.
Saturday, March 17
Galleries open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Plein Air Artists painting on site 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Silent auction for works concludes at 3:30 pm
People’s Choice Award voting concludes 3:30 pm, announcement immediately following
Saturday All Day with the Arts
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
It may still be chilly outside but spring has sprung in the Education Center, Betz Studio. Study the flowing lines of Ellsworth Kelly’s Plant Lithographs and the unique shapes of nature to create a botanical print using a fun new printing technique.
Beth Charles Acrylic Painting Class
9:00 am – 12:30 pm Education Center, Crane Studio, Supplies and a boxed lunch provided.
Members: $75
Non-members: $85, seating is limited to 15
Reserve your place for an amazing class to learn the art of floral painting from Beth Charles of Holland, Michigan. Beth is a 1987 cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan, having earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts with concentrations in painting, drawing, and illustration. Her work Drama Queens was the 2011 Tulip Time Festival poster contest winning work.
Special Guest James Lutke Floral Demonstration
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Cook Auditorium
Members: $20
Non-members $25
As an artist and designer, James Lutke creates unique artwork integrating materials and textures from nature and floral materials to reflect his love of the outdoors. Working in a multitude of mediums, James is a vital part of the successful Nature’s Creative Edge exhibitions. In 2010, James was honored to create the White House Christmas decorations and was featured on the Home and Garden television network’s program: A White House Christmas!
Sunday, March 18
Galleries open: 12noon – 5:00 pm
Sunday Classical Concert: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Works by Boccerini, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich – Nancy Steltmann, Cello; Robert Conway, Piano
