According to Art in Bloom 2018 chairman Dyann Skelton,
“One of my goals for 2018 is for the community to join me, alongside Honorary Co-Chair Barbara and Steve Durham, for the Dallas Museum of Art League’s annual fundraiser, Art in Bloom: Power of Flowers on Monday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. Held at the Museum, this year’s event will feature Michael De Feo, New York City-based artist best known in the street art movement for his iconic flower images around the world under the moniker the ‘Flower Guy,’ as our presentation speaker.
“Event highlights will include a reception, presentation by Michael, seated luncheon, silent auction and live auction. Proceeds support the Dallas Museum of Art’s education programs First Tuesdays and Teen Tours, as well as the DMA League’s Floral Endowment Fund. Additionally, Flowers – An Exhibition returns for the second year and will feature unique display of floral arrangements created by local designers and inspired by works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition will open on Friday, March 23, for Patron Party attendees and will be on view to all DMA visitors Saturday, March 24, thru Monday, March 26, in the Museum’s Level 2 European galleries.
“Patron tickets begin at $500 and sponsorships begin at $2,500. I hope everyone will purchase their tickets or sponsorships by Thursday, February 15, in order to receive a special invitation for a fabulous event on Thursday, February 22, at Stanley Korshak, called “Party for the Paintings,” where attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to view two framed original works by Michael De Feo that he has graciously donated for the live auction and raffle.
“We are so are so appreciative of Stanley Korshak for hosting this event, which will be the only opportunity for our supporters to see these two donated works in person.
“In addition, all patron ticket holders and sponsors will receive an invitation to the Patron Party on Friday, March 23, which will include dancers, special entertainment and amazing cuisine as well as the floral arrangement exhibition.
“It is a very exciting year for Art in Bloom as we raise important funds for the DMA’s education programs, as well as the DMA League’s Floral Endowment Fund. I hope you will join me!
“To purchase tickets, tables, sponsorships or raffle tickets for Art in Bloom: Power of Flowers, contact Edwina Gonzalez at the DMA’s Office of Special Events at 214.922.1800, or visit the Art In Bloom webpage at www.dma.org.”