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About Art in Bloom

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.

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 grants program.

Art in Bloom Presented By First Horizon Bank: Marsh Madness

Art in Bloom 2026: Marsh Madness

This year’s event, themed “Marsh Madness,” will take inspiration from the natural beauty of our region’s swamps and wetlands.

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 grants program.

For sponsorship inquiries and questions about Art in Bloom please email aib@noma.org or call 504.658.4121.

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About the Lecture Series

Lecture Series featuring TJ McGrath
Thursday, March 19, 10:30 am – 12 pm
NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts

The annual Art In Bloom Lecture Series allows guests to learn from leading talents in floral arts and design.

This year’s lecture will be given by TJ McGrath of TJ McGrath Designs, a unique floral design studio rooted in sustainable floristry practices and techniques that showcase the best of the New Jersey’s locally-grown flowers.

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About the Luncheon and Fashion Show Sponsored by SOSUSU

Luncheon and Fashion Show Sponsored by SOSUSU, featuring designer Edeline Lee
Thursday, March 19, 12:30 pm – 2 pm
Pavillion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans City Park

Canadian-British, London-based designer EDELINE LEE grew up in Vancouver, Canada, before moving to London and graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2008. After working at luxury labels including Zac Posen, Alexander McQueen and Christian Dior, Edeline launched her own label at London Fashion Week where she is known for her immersive and performative shows. All Edeline Lee pieces are made by hand in England and are designed for the ‘Future Lady’; a multifaceted heroine of her own creation, and the driving force behind her designs.

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About the Silent Auction

Silent Auction
Monday, March 16 – Monday, March 23
(items on view in NOMA’s Coleman Courtyard from Wednesday, March 18 – Sunday, March 22)
Online

An online silent auction showcasing a variety of original works of art from established artists and emerging talents.

This year’s featured artist is Pippin Frisbie-Calder, an American artist and printmaker who creates large-scale installations and prints exploring issues of climate change, species extinction and environmental stewardship.

 

Event Committee

Event Chairs

Carroll Gelderman Zimmer

Helen Young

NOMA Volunteer Committee Chair

Jennifer Rowland

Garden Study Club of New Orleans President

Karen Gundlach

Full event committee will be available soon. Please check this page for updates.

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor


Championship Swamp Circle

Katherine and Tony Gelderman

Bayou Final Four

Jay and Miggy Monroe

 

 

 

Great Elite Eight 

Elizabeth A. Boh

Barbara and Clark Fitz-Hugh

Susan and Jimmy Gundlach

Elly and Merritt Lane

Lynne and Rick McMillan

Pixie and Jimmy Reiss

Helen and Tim Young

 

 

 

Sweet Sixteen Cypress

Patricia and Vernon Brinson

Monica Frois and Eve Masinter

Julie and Ted George

Nancy and Stephen Hales

Dana Hansel

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Hoefer, Jr. (Adams, Hoefer, Holwadel LLC)

Marilee and Andrew Hovet

Peggy and Jack Laborde

Rayne and Sheldon Lykes

Palm Orleans

David G. Perlis 

Melissa and Alfred Rufty

Shlenker Family Foundation

Nancy B. Sorak

Fern Watters

Carroll and Emory Zimmer 

Bayou Bracket 

Ruth Ann Jones

Warren and Laurie Doyle

Janet and Stanwood Duval

Denise and Bill Galloway

Jeannie B. Hillery

Mr. and Mrs. Sean P. Laughlin

Catherine Makk

Linda and Gary Rafael

Renasant Bank

Court-Side Cypress

Jane Clayton, MD

Mary and Miles Clements

Katie and Frank Darden

Laura and Welles Fitzpatrick

Rene J. L. Fransen and Edward Bonin

Sarah and Marshall Hevron

Alice Key

C.C. and Bill Langenstein

Fifi and Sean Sean Laughlin

Cammie and Charlies Mayer

Stacey and Quinton Miner

Julia and Bo Sanders

Ashbrooke Tullis

Sarah and Patrick Vance

Swamp Fan Favorite

Gail Asprodites

Penny L. Baumer

Kathy Cooke

Vivian Cahn

Susan Johanson

Ann B. Koerner

Olivia Manning

Olivia Grey Pritchard Photography

Melissa Sutherlin

Suzanne and Bob Thomas

Gail Wall

Tip-Off 

Lee Adler and Robert Marks

Virginia Boulet and Alvin R. Albe, Jr.

Penelope F. Brown

Sarah Cossich

Katherine Duncan

Mrs. Frederick Haack

Laine B. Harper

David and Sara Kelso

Cary D. King

Helen and Charles LeBourgeois

Cynthia L. LeBreton

R. and Mrs. Timothy B. Molony

Alice B. Parkerson

Cathy Thomason

Leah Wood

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