Pittsburgh, PA…Spring truly blossoms with the return of Art in Bloom—a three-day celebration featuring favorite works of art, fresh flowers, and an array of festivities—presented by the Women’s Committee of Carnegie Museum of Art.

Exotic and imaginative floral displays inspired by great works of art will be on view in Carnegie Museum of Art’s galleries. Regional garden clubs, local organizations, and florists will create stunning floral displays in a spectrum of styles, filling the galleries with the season’s most vibrant colors and loveliest fragrances. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the art collection complemented in an exciting way.

The three-day event includes a gala preview party; a lecture and luncheon featuring one of America’s most popular garden writers, Suzy Bales; and floral-themed activities for children and families. Dates and descriptions of activities are as follows:

Thursday, April 14

Opening Night: Party in the Park

7–10 p.m.

Enjoy cocktails and light fare amidst a lush parkscape in the Museum of Art Lobby and Hall of Sculpture, and then stroll through the galleries to view stunning floral arrangements and the works of art that inspired them. After mingling, music, and entertainment, cap off the evening with cocktails, coffee, and confections.

Party in the Park tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door. For purchase, please contact Amelia Williams at 412.622.3325 or williamsa@carnegiemuseums.org; or purchaseonline at http://members.carnegiemuseums.org/artinbloom

Friday, April 15

Suzy Bales Lecture and Luncheon

Doors open 10 a.m.; 10:30–11 a.m. book sales and signing; lecture begins 11 a.m.; luncheon follows.

Suzy Bales has turned her lifelong passion for cooking and gardening into a career. Bales not only gardens with the greenest of thumbs, but she imparts her gardening wisdom with a friendly, storytelling voice that is both charming and informative. Millions have delighted in her gardening columns for Family Circle, Horticulture, The New York Times, and other publications, and her garden spots on Good Morning America. She travels and lectures constantly and has been the featured speaker at flower shows across the country. Bales is the author of 13 books, including Gifts from Your Garden, A Garden of Fragrance, Garden Parties, The Down-To-Earth Gardner, The Garden in Winter, the children’s book Ready, Set, Grow, and a set of books for the Burpee American Gardening Series. Bales won the Garden Writer of the Year award from the American Horticultural Society and has twice been awarded the Quill and Trowel Award by The Garden Writers of America. Furthermore, articles about Bales and her personal garden have been featured in Ladies Home Journal, House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens, Horticulture, Beautiful Gardens, and Easy Gardening.

Copies of Suzy Bales’s book will be available for purchase in the CMA store and at the lecture. A luncheon will be served in the Music Hall Foyer following the lecture.  Tickets are $75 for the lecture and luncheon, $65 per person for parties of 10 or more, and $40 for the lecture only. For purchase, please contact Amelia Williams at 412.622.3325 or
williamsa@carnegiemuseums.org. Lecture-only tickets may also be purchased online at http://members.carnegiemuseums.org/artinbloom

Saturday, April 16

ARTventures: Families, Fun, and Flowers,

10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Free with museum admission

Families can celebrate spring with fun, floral-themed activities related to Art in Bloom.

Art in Bloom ticketing information

In addition to regular admission tickets, Art in Bloom features Patron Level tickets at $1,000, Sponsor Level tickets at $500, and Benefactor Level tickets at $300. These ticket packages can be purchased by mail or phone. For more information, please contact Amelia Williams at 412.622.3325 or williamsa@carnegiemusuems.org.

Patron Level features four tickets for:
Private reception with Suzy Bales and docent-led tour
Party in the Park and valet parking for two cars
Lecture by Suzy Bales and luncheon
Event program recognition

Sponsor Level features two tickets for:
Party in the Park and valet parking for one car
Lecture by Suzy Bales and luncheon
Event program recognition

Benefactor Level features one ticket for:
Party in the Park and valet parking for one car
Lecture by Suzy Bales and luncheon
Event program recognition

About the Women’s Committee

Founded in 1957, the Women’s Committee of Carnegie Museum of Art is dedicated to furthering the interests of the Museum of Art and promoting its cultural and educational value in the community. Since its inception, the Women’s Committee has funded the purchase of over 280 works of art for the museum, at a cost of over $4 million. In addition, the Women’s Committee raises funds for the museum and its programs, including contributing $1 million to the Museum of Art Capital Campaign Fund for the renovation of the Scaife Galleries, as well as $500,000 to the recent renovation of the Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries for decorative arts.

Support

General operating support for Carnegie Museum of Art is provided by The Heinz Endowments and Allegheny Regional Asset District. Carnegie Museum of Art receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Carnegie Museum of Art

Located at 4400 Forbes Avenue in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum of Art was founded by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1895. One of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, it is nationally and internationally recognized for its distinguished collection of American and European works from the 16th century to the present. The Heinz Architectural Center, part of Carnegie Museum of Art, is dedicated to enhancing understanding of the physical environment through its exhibitions, collections, and public programs. For more information about Carnegie Museum of Art, call 412.622.3131 or visit our web site at www.cmoa.org.

Contact:

Jonathan Gaugler
412.688.8690
gauglerj@carnegiemuseums.org