The annual “Art in Bloom” is this weekend at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.  Beginning Thursday and going through Sunday, a chance to see fresh floral creations and the artworks that inspired them.  If you’ve not heard of this event, it’s one we try to attend each and every spring.  We’ve had such a long winter, and spring is finally here so an event with real flowers will be a much needed boost to say goodbye to the winter blahs.  

View fresh floral creations and the artworks that inspired them. Enter a world of timeless art and fresh flowers during the 35th annual Art in Bloom—a FREE four-day festival of fresh floral arrangements and fine art, presented by the Friends of the Institute at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Delight in 165 floral designs that interpret objects from Mia’s collection. A Twin Cities rite of spring!

Art in Bloom raises funds to support Mia projects, including education and transportation for school children, exhibitions, art acquisition, education, and programs throughout the community.

More information about programs, events, talks, workshops and demonstrations during Art in Bloom at Mia can be found here.

The Walker Art Center is joining other museums and venues by adding some Sensory Friendly Sunday Events.  Sensory Friendly Sunday, held on the first Sunday of each month is a free event for kids, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder or sensory sensitivities and their families, offering the opportunity to make art together, explore the galleries, watch a short film, or just hang out in a different setting. This will likely be a popular event and they do ask that you register in advance.

Save the dates!

May 6

June 3

July 8

August 5

September 2

October 7

Spring is a great time to update a few things.  If you need ideas, the Bachman’s Spring Ideas House starts this week and offers countless ideas (March 14-April 15).  The home is located next door to the flagship Bachman’s store in south Minneapolis.  The small admission fee of $5 allows a self-guided tour and are booked in 30 minute increments on the half hour. (Each ticket includes a coupon for $5 off a $25+ Bachman’s purchase).  The theme for this year’s event is Country Weekend.

We don’t typically read about Snowshoes and the Walker Art Center at the same time.  This Thursday (Feb 15) is Target Free Thursday Nights, Winter at the Walker: Snowshoe Showcase.

Join others at the Walker Art center and celebrate Winter at the Walker with myriad activities both indoors and out! Trek out into the cold or thaw out inside with a warm drink. The Main Lobby transforms into a hygge haven in our Walker Warming House with art-making, music, and more.

• Little Box Sauna, 5–9 pm
• Art Demonstration, 5–9 pm (Snowshoe history and demonstration)
• 6:30 & 7:30 pm  Music
• 6 & 7:30 pm  Moonlight Snowshoe Tours of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden **Snowshoes are available free of charge, courtesy the University of Minnesota Center for Outdoor Adventure.
• Inside Galleries will be open as well.

You can find the full schedule here on the Walker Art Center website.