Rockford, Ill. – Area florists and museum committee members are raising awareness for an upcoming Rockford Art Museum event.
Rockford Art Museum committee members handed out 69 free mini-bouquets at the Union Event Space, 112 N. Second Street, on Friday to raise awareness for its annual Art in Bloom and Fashion in Bloom fundraisers. Next week, RAM will celebrate its eighth annual Art in Bloom event and its seventh annual Fashion in Bloom event.
So this is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and it’s really a wonderful way for us to use those funds for programming, educational classes and exhibits… also to maintain our permanent collection, RAM executive director Carrie Johnson says.
From June 12 to 16, guests will be able to admire floral interpretations of pieces from RAM’s permanent collection at the Union Event Space. Guests of the event can meet the designers, admire 20 unique works of art made from organic materials and enjoy other floral festivities.
Tickets are available for a preview evening of the Art in Bloom event on June 12. Tickets for Art in Bloom start at $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Floral fashion will be in the spotlight during the Fashion in Bloom fashion show on June 14. Models will wear fresh floral accessories from regional designers and local fashion boutique B Jones. Tickets are available for a limited time, reservations are required.
