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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. Previous speakers have included x, y, and z.

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
Thursday, March 19, 12:30 pm – 2 pm
Pavillion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans City Park

This year’s featured designer is Edeline Lee, a Canadian-British, London-based designer whose feminine-forward forms have been worn by stars including Olivia Coleman, Sally Hawkins. Gemma Chan, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Helen Mirren, Cynthia Nixon, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Swift, Ciara, Amy Fine Collins, Ellie Goulding, and Solange Knowles.

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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

Full list of sponsors will be available soon. Please check this page for updates.

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