BMCA's Annual Art in Bloom

Black Mountain Center for the Arts will host its 19th Annual Art in Bloom fundraising event from June 2-July 25. Celebrating nature and art, this multifaceted event combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists!

2025 Schedule of Events: 

• Regional Artists Gallery Exhibit (June 2-June 18)- In the weeks leading up to Art in Bloom, the gallery will feature selected pieces from regional artists. 
• Art in Bloom Preview Party (June 19)- Be among the first to see the floral interpretations at their freshest, and meet the floral designers. Art in Bloom will kick off with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music. 
• Tour the Gallery & Floral Arrangements (June 20-21)- Visit the gallery to experience the stunning creativity of the Ikebana and Western floral designers who have created arrangements inspired by the artworks in the show. The flowers will only be on display for 2 days, so don't miss your chance to see nature imitating art!
• Local Garden Tour & Plein Air Artists (June 20-21)- This self-guided garden tour features a diverse array of inspiring local gardens. Look for plein air artists creating in each garden! Each Garden Tour Ticket includes directions to each garden and access to the main gallery for the Art in Bloom exhibit.
• Bonus Day: Tour the Gallery & Floral Arrangements (June 22)- New this year, the gallery will be open on Sunday from 12-4 PM as the final day to take in the floral exhibit.
• ​Art from the Garden Opening Reception (June 27)- Return to BMCA after Art in Bloom to view the works created during the Garden Tour by the plein air artists. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and mingle with the artists during the last leg of Art in Bloom's festivities.
• Art from the Garden Exhibit (June 27-July 25)- For those that can't make it to the opening, you can stop by during this time to visit the Art from the Garden. This show is free and open to the public.

Find additional information and purchase your ticket here.