Art in Bloom Presented by First Horizon Bank
Wed, March 26th, 2025 - Sun, March 30th, 2025
One of the most anticipated springtime events in New Orleans, Art in Bloom Presented by First Horizon Bank showcases spectacular floral designs created by garden clubs, floral designers, and creative talents from New Orleans and beyond. Take in fabulous floral installations throughout the museum, learn directly from today’s top design talents, and celebrate spring during the luncheon and fashion show.
This year’s event, themed “Les Jardins de la Nouvelle-Orléans,” takes inspiration from the influence of French gardens on our city.
Event Chairs | Charlotte Meade and Keith Porteous Meade
NOMA Volunteer Committee Chair | Taylor Pospisil
Garden Study Club of New Orleans President | Courtney Le Clerq
Patron and Preview Party | Wednesday, March 26
On View to the Public | Thursday, March 27–Sunday, March 30
Lecture Series | Thursday, March 27
Luncheon and Fashion Show | Thursday, March 27
Silent Auction | Monday, March 24–Monday, March 31
Your support through Art in Bloom provides critical resources for both NOMA’s educational initiatives and exhibitions and the Garden Study Club of New Orleans’s community projects.
For sponsorship inquiries and questions about Art in Bloom please email aib@noma.org or call 504.658.4121.
Sponsorship Levels
Bouquet | $10,000
- Art in Bloom will acknowledge your generosity with a listing on event promotion: including printed invitations and programs and a link to your corporate event webpage on the NOMA website that is promoted to our email subscribers, Instagram followers, and Facebook followers
- Sponsorship listing and logo placement in paid advertising
- Sixteen (16) Patron & Preview Party Tickets
- Six (6) Gold Section lecture seats (limited capacity)
- Six (6) seats for the luncheon and fashion show (limited capacity)
Iris | $5,000
- Art in Bloom will acknowledge your generosity with a listing on event promotion: including printed invitations and programs and a link to your corporate event webpage on the NOMA website that is promoted to our email subscribers, Instagram followers, and Facebook followers
- Sponsorship listing and logo placement in paid advertising
- Ten (10) Patron & PreviewParty Tickets
- Four (4) Gold Section lecture seats (limited capacity)
- Four (4) seats for the luncheon and fashion show (limited capacity)
Orchid | $2,500
- Art in Bloom will acknowledge your generosity with a listing on event promotion: including printed invitations and programs and a link to your corporate event webpage on the NOMA website that is promoted to our email subscribers, Instagram followers, and Facebook followers
- Sponsorship listing and logo placement in paid advertising
- Eight (8) Patron & Preview Party Tickets
- Two (2) Gold Section lecture seats (limited capacity)
- Two (2) seats for the luncheon and fashion show (limited capacity)
Magnolia | $1,000
- Art in Bloom will acknowledge your generosity with a listing on event promotion: including printed invitations and programs and a link to your corporate event webpage on the NOMA website that is promoted to our email subscribers, Instagram followers, and Facebook followers
- Four (4) Patron & Preview Party Tickets
- Two (2) Gold Section lecture seats (limited capacity)
- Two (2) seats for the luncheon and fashion show (limited capacity)
Gardenia | $650
- Art in Bloom will acknowledge your generosity with a listing on event promotion: including printed invitations and programs and a link to your corporate event webpage on the NOMA website that is promoted to our email subscribers, Instagram followers, and Facebook followers
- Two (2) Patron & Preview Party Tickets
- Two (2) Silver Section lecture seats (limited capacity)
- Two (2) seats for the luncheon and fashion show (limited capacity)
Hibiscus | $500
- Art in Bloom will acknowledge your generosity with a listing on event promotion: including printed invitations and programs and a link to your corporate event webpage on the NOMA website that is promoted to our email subscribers, Instagram followers, and Facebook followers
- Two (2) Patron & Preview Party Tickets
- One (1) Silver Section lecture seat (limited capacity)
- One (1) seat for the luncheon and fashion show (limited capacity)
Camellia | $350
- Art in Bloom will acknowledge your generosity with a listing on event promotion: including printed invitations and programs and a link to your corporate event webpage on the NOMA website that is promoted to our email subscribers, Instagram followers, and Facebook followers
- One (1) Patron & Preview Party ticket
- One (1) lecture seat (limited capacity)
- One (1) seat for the luncheon and fashion show (limited capacity)
Azalea | $175
- One (1) Patron & Preview Party ticket
Lecture Series Only | $100
- One (1) lecture seat (limited capacity)
Luncheon Only | $125
- One (1) seat for the luncheon and fashion show (limited capacity)
Schedule of Events
Patron and Preview Party
Wednesday, March 26, 6–9 pm, at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Kick off Art in Bloom with cocktails, cuisine, and live music. Be the first to see spectacular floral displays from garden clubs, designers, and other creative talents at the Patron and Preview Party.
Lecture Series
Thursday, March 27, 9:30 and 10:45 am, in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts
This year’s speakers are influential figures in interior and floral design. Mieke ten Have is an interior stylist, design writer, and creative consultant. Ten Have’s extensive editorial background includes contributions to Vogue, Elle and Architectural Digest. The dynamic mother-daughter duo Susan Crater and Eliza Crater Harris of Sister Parish Design lead the renowned American heritage textile and wallcovering brand.
Luncheon and Fashion Show Sponsored by SOSUSU
Thursday, March 27, 12:30 pm, in the Pavilion of the Two Sisters in New Orleans City Park
The annual luncheon and fashion show sponsored by SOSUSU will feature designer La Fuori.
Silent Auction
Monday, March 24–Monday, March 31
The Art in Bloom silent auctions showcases a variety of original works of art from established artists and emerging talents. This year’s featured artist is Saskia Ozols.
Art in Bloom Committee
Event Chairs | Charlotte Meade and Keith Porteous Meade
| Meg Baldwin | Susu Kearney |
| Susan Bright | Katherine Koerner |
| Meredith Claiborne | Brett Lapeyre |
| Elizabeth Cordes | Dorothy Mann |
| Richard Cranford | E. Lee Meade |
| Katie Darden | Shelby Mills |
| Jeanne De Laureal | Roland Montealegre |
| Leah Englehardt | Annie Phillips |
| Amy Farnsworth | Natalie Phillips |
| Lauren Fitzpatrick | Anne Redd |
| Catherine Hales | Anna Schaefer |
| Carolyn Hayne | Katie Mallios Smith |
| Katie Hovas | Susu Stall |
| Caroline Kearney | Missy Sutherlin |
| Karyn Kearney | Elizabeth Wooten |
| Lilla Kearney | Helen Young |