Floral artists invited to Art in Bloom

Contributed The Cincinnati Art Museum announces the biennial return of Art in Bloom, the highly anticipated celebration of fine art and floral designs, April 26–28, 2024. For the first time since the event’s inception, prospective floral artists will submit an application, and a juried process will determine the final participants. The intent is to curate an exceptional selection of floral artists and diverse styles with broad appeal. Meet the distinguished 2024 Art in Bloom Floral Art Selection Jury: Christopher Griffin, also known as& ‘Plant& Kween’, a Brooklyn-based Black, queer, non-binary kween and author of ‘You Grow, Gurl!’ Kevin Hart, sommelier and owner of Hart & Cru John Hinger, principal and owner of Quince & Quinn, a design and lifestyle store Teruko Nesbitt, certified teacher of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana Michael Thompson, an interdisciplinary artist, designer, ethnographer and poet For detailed profiles of each juror, kindly visit the Art in Bloom webpage to learn more. Importantly, Art in Bloom will prominently feature Natasja Sadi, who will drive theming and activations. The Amsterdam-based floral artist creates arrangements from flowers and photo-realistic sugar flowers that she makes, all inspired by Dutch-masters paintings and many of which are held in Delftware vessels. Ms....