The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the return of Art in Bloom, June 24-26. The MAC will host several events over the three-day period. Anyone is invited to create an arrangement for Art in Bloom, and designers may work in pairs or teams. Designers may use any available MAC pedestals for displaying arrangements but are invited to bring their own unique stand of appropriate size and height. Selection of artwork to pair with arrangements will begin on Saturday, June 5, starting at 10:00 am, giving designers almost three weeks to prepare. Artistic floral arrangements will remain on display from Thursday, June 24, at 12:00 pm through Saturday, June 26, at 2:00 pm.
Join a watercolor painting workshop on Thursday, June 24, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm with artist Patricia White. The cost is $50 for MAC members and $60 for nonmembers. Each participant will create a beautiful watercolor painting inspired by a still life floral arrangement.
On Thursday, June 24, from 6:00 pm – 8:00pm, attend the opening night viewing at the MAC to see creative floral arrangements inspired by the art of Willoughby Elliott, a retrospective of work on display in the MAC galleries. During the June 24 reception, guests can purchase a small bouquet or stems from the David Gregory Flower Cart, a mobile flower shop that will be on site at the MAC.
On Friday, June 25, the Marion Garden Group presents “Secret Gardens of Marion,” a tour of eight stunning gardens in Marion. Tickets for the tour are just $35 and can be purchased online at mariongardengroup.org/gardentour21.
On Saturday, June 26, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am, the MAC will host Lisa Larkin and Lisa Tovin, founders of L2 Florals, for a Fresh Blossoms and Foraged Materials Workshop. The cost is $40 for MAC members and $50 for nonmembers, plus a $30 materials fee. Materials provided include a five-inch vase, blossoms, and branching materials, and floral scissors will be available for loan or purchase.
Get yourself in the gardening mood by attending an outdoor play in June. Tickets are now on sale for “Native Gardens,” opening June 11 in Bicentennial Park. Six shows run over two weekends, June 11-20. All Friday and Saturday shows begin at 6:00 pm, and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm. Tickets are just $18 for MAC members and $20 for nonmembers. Purchase online at marionartcenter.org/events/native-gardens.
For more information about all the floral fun to be had at the Marion Art Center, or to register for events and workshops, visit marionartcenter.org. Questions? Call the MAC at 508-748-1266 or send an email to info@marionartcenter.org.