Art in Bloom
Last Year's Art in Bloom Peoples' Choice Winners!
September 4 – 6, 2026
Preview Reception Tickets $35 per person (Reservation Required)
General Admission $10 per person at the door (Cash or Check)
Ticketed Preview Reception
We are excited to share with you plans for the 11th Annual Art in Bloom scheduled for Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026. Opening the weekend-long exhibition is a Preview Reception on Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Guests of the ticketed preview event get a sneak peek at the collaborative floral/art arrangements, experience the floral displays at their freshest, and have the opportunity to meet and chat with the featured floral designers and artists while enjoying a selection of wines, lite bites and charcuterie inside the gallery.
Exhibition Concept
The concept of Art in Bloom pairs twenty professional floral designers with an equal number of artists to present imaginative interpretations of juried works of art. Floral designers study the artwork and then create fresh floral interpretations. The floral pieces are exhibited in tandem with the artwork that inspired the designer, creating a dynamic visual display.
More than 700 guests attended Art in Bloom in 2025. Preparations for the acclaimed exhibition begin months in advance, starting with a call for artists. Last year more than 190 pieces of artwork were submitted and judged resulting in 20 curated unique selections in both 2D and 3D artwork.
Suzanne Camarata | 2026 Judge and Curator of Artwork
Suzanne Camarata is a photographer and arts advocate based in Western North Carolina. As the founder of The Gallery at Flat Rock, she spent nearly a decade championing local artists while helping cultivate a vibrant arts community. Today, she continues to support and promote contemporary art through her work with Momentum Gallery, bringing her passion for artists, craftsmanship, and creative connection to every aspect of her work.
