Museum of Wisconsin Art Announces 10th Annual Bloomin’ Weekend
More than twenty florists transform the museum, November 4–6
Consider the Lilies. Photo courtesy of MOWA.
WEST BEND, WISCONSIN (October 12, 2022)– Art and flowers come together for the 10th annual Bloomin’ weekend at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA). The popular event happens Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6, giving guests the opportunity to view imaginative floral installations created by local florists and artists on display throughout the museum’s galleries.
Bloomin’ kicks off on Thursday, November 3 at 6:00pm with the unveiling of a spectacular outdoor digital art installation by Milwaukee muralist and visual artist Emma Daisy projected onto the museum’s exterior. The outdoor installation is free and open for public viewing each night 6:00pm–10:00pm through Sunday, November 6.
Featured artist Leslie Iwai will transform MOWA’s atrium with a spectacular enchanted garden with a large-scale floral sculpture installation featuring twenty-foot tulips entitled Tulips for Clemens. The installation pays homage to the exhibition on view—Magic Wilderness: Dreamscapes of the Forest which celebrates the bewitching glory of the Wisconsin wilderness.
This year’s annual event includes a series of workshops taught by floral experts on techniques such as how to create an evergreen swag or master the Japanese art of Ikebana to create a perfect floral arrangement. Workshops are $35 and require advanced registration.
Guests can kick off their holiday shopping in the MOWA gift shop featuring hand-crafted local goods made by Wisconsin artists and artisans for thoughtful gift-giving. Every purchase supports museum programming and the contributing artist.
Full details of the event and workshops can be found at wisconsinart.org/bloomin
Lights in Bloom. Photo courtesy of MOWA.
EVENT INFORMATION
Bloomin’ Holidays
Free to current MOWA members
As low as $15 for new guests and includes a membership with unlimited Museum access for one-year
Friday, November 4, 9:30–4:00
Saturday, November 5, 9:30–4:00
Sunday, November 6, 9:30–4:00
Outdoor Digital Installation
Free to the public
Thursday, November 3, 6:00–10:00
Friday, November 4, 6:00–10:00
Saturday, November 5, 6:00–10:00
Sunday, November 6, 6:00–10:00
MEET THE 2022 FLORAL DESIGNERS*
Amy’s Creations | Amy Wickert
Bayside Floral Design | Philip Meyer, AIFD, CFD
Bee Enchanted Florist | Bebe Kay
Belle Fiori | Emily Neubauer
Bits ‘n’ Pieces Floral | Debra Bohn
Bouquets by Briana | Briana Z-Glasel
Consider the Lilies | Amanda Strassburg
The Cosmic Gardens | Robin Kourakis
Flower Mill | Lauren Morin
Gingerbirch | Angie Kusek
Heyden’s Gardens | Zannah Crowe
Ikebana International–Milwaukee| Laurie Wareham
Kathy’s Second Chance Plants | Kathy Bondar
Kristin’s Flowers | Kristin Seitz
Megan Duerlinger and Chelsea Dorgan
Rising Sand Organics | Ella Janson
The Seed Guild | Karri Witthuhn
Two Mikes Art Factory | Kelly Davis
Vagabond Fleurs | Paige McKenna
Wreath Factory of Plymouth | Tina Lutz
Zinndahlia Designs | Jennifer Breitbach
*listing as of Monday, October 10, 2022
EXHIBITION SPONSORS
Bloomin’ 2022 is sponsored by Prudence Pick Hway in celebration of the life and work of Bits ‘n’ Pieces Floral co-owner Pat Bohn (1950–2022). Additional support provided by the City of West Bend Tourism Commission.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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