Munson Museum of Art will come to life in celebration of Spring Weekend with “Art in Bloom,” a presentation of spectacular locally produced floral creations inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection from Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6. The exhibit is free for Munson Members and children 12 and under, and $5 for the general public. 

This colorful, juried exhibit of designs by regional florists, design professionals, artists, and garden club members will be on view throughout the weekend: Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. There will be a closing reception and awards presentation, including People’s Choice, at 3 p.m. Sunday.

 

As part of Spring Weekend, acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel will perform “A Few of Our Favorite Things” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, in the Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium. The performance will include beloved masterpieces by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Brahms. With Siegel’s virtuoso skill and passion, he will bring these timeless compositions to life while enriching the audience’s understanding and appreciation of the nuances of each through his insightful commentary on each selection. This event is $24 for Munson Members, $30 for the general public, and $15 for students. Funding for Keyboard Conversations is provided by Dr. Lorna Grant, and Drs. Douglas Hurd and Cynthia Parlato-Hurd.

 

During this extraordinary weekend, view exceptional floral designs in the Museum’s galleries and stop by the Museum Shop for an array of floral-inspired gifts. Attendees will also be able to enjoy special events and programs with their admission to the Art in Bloom, including:

 

Friday, April 4

  • 11 a.m. – Gardening Presentation: Principles of Garden Design with Judith Fetterley, Garden Designer and Consultant

  • 3 p.m. – Lavender Wreath Demonstration with Monica Cody, Farmstead 1868 Lavender Farm

 

Saturday, April 5

  • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Munson Art Market

  • 1–3 p.m. – Utica Creative Reuse: Paper Flower Crafting

 

Sunday, April 6

  • 2:30 p.m. – Floral Arranging Demonstration with Art in Bloom Designer Tracy R. Wilkinson

  • 3 p.m. – Closing Reception and Awards Presentation

 

Other highlights of the weekend include High Tea at the Terrace Café 1-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-3 p.m. Sunday, and the opening reception of the Pratt Munson First-Year Exhibition at 3 p.m. Friday in the Pratt Munson Gallery in Fountain Elms.

 

For information, visit www.munson.art/spring-weekend or call 315-797-0055.

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