A beloved community tradition for more than 40 years, Art Alive returns April 24-27, 2025! As the Museum’s signature annual fundraiser, Art Alive raises essential support for exhibitions, education, and public programs throughout the year.
Art Alive 2024 festivities, including more than 80 floral designs filling the Museum galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by Museum works of art, were enjoyed by nearly 13,000 people, helping us raise over $1.2 million for Museum public programs, education, community outreach, and exhibitions! This isn’t possible without the incredible work of our volunteer floral designers, whose inspired fresh floral and botanical interpretations of art are on display throughout the Museum for the duration of Art Alive.
We invite the region’s top-tier floral designers to create thought-provoking and elegantly crafted arrangements, all inspired by works of art on view at the Museum.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Art Alive 2025 Floral Exhibition.
Please keep in mind the important dates below.
- Friday, January 3, 2025—Floral Designer Application opens at 9:00 a.m. PT
- Friday, January 17, 2025—Floral Designer Application due by 5:00 p.m. PT
- Thursday, February 6, 2025—Selection day time slots assigned and sent by email
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025—Selection Day 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT (by assigned phone call)
- Tuesday, March 18, 2025—Designer worksheets due by 5:00 p.m. PT*
*The first 15 designers to submit their worksheets will receive one extra Bloom Bash ticket - Tuesday, April 8, 2025—Installation day time slots assigned by email
- Thursday, April 24, 2025—Installation Day 7:00 a.m.–noon PT (by assigned appointment in person at the Museum)
- Friday, April 25, 2025—Members’ Preview 8:00 a.m.–noon
Art Alive Floral Exhibition noon–4:00 p.m.
Bloom Bash 7:00 p.m.–midnight - Saturday, April 26, 2025—Floral Designer Refresh Time 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Art Alive Floral Exhibition 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Final ticketing slot at 5:00 p.m.)
Garden of Activities 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. - Sunday, April 27, 2025—Floral Designer Refresh Time 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Art Alive Floral Exhibition 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Final ticketing slot at 5:00 p.m.)
Garden of Activities 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Floral Designer Pick Up Time 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. - Monday, April 28, 2025—Floral Designer Pick-Up Time 9:00 a.m.–noon
*Installations to be moved to the auditorium
Interested in participating in Art Alive 2025 as a floral designer? Review the Art Alive Floral Designer Guidelines and complete the online application, available starting January 3, 2025.
Art Alive Floral Design Committee
David Root
Nancy Hagen Baldwin
Valli Reed
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FAQ
How is the art selected for Art Alive?
The Museum’s registrar team is responsible for choosing the works of art available for interpretation. Only pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection are used.
Why does the Museum make restrictions on materials and arrangements size, and provide a table?
The Museum prohibits certain materials that may harbor insects destructive to our works of art. The height and width restrictions on all floral arrangements are also to ensure safe spacing to avoid any damage to artwork in case an arrangement is knocked or spills over.
Why does the Museum need a detailed sketch of my design and a list of materials?
The Museum docents are provided with bound catalogues of your worksheets to share with the public. In addition, should the Museum Exhibitions staff have any concerns or questions regarding your design or materials proposed, there is enough time to make adjustments prior to your installation.
What if my final design is different than my submitted worksheet?
Your design must match your arrangement for final approval on Installation Day. Docents will be on hand during installation to make edits on your worksheet to reflect minor changes in materials or construction. Please know that you are to adhere to all specifications. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in alteration or removal.
What if I cannot call in during my selection time slot on Selection Day?
You may appoint a “proxy” to make your selection. The selection that your proxy makes on your behalf is binding.
May I come before Art Alive to look at my selected work of art?
Yes. Designers will be able to enter the Museum as needed by providing their names to the Visitor Services team on duty.
What if I cannot refresh my arrangement?
For safety and crowd control, we can only allow designers to bring water or materials into the Museum galleries during non-public hours. You will not be allowed to come at any other time to refresh your arrangement, and unsightly or dry arrangements may be removed by Museum staff.
How do I become a Legacy Designer?
Legacy Designer is a special title given to Floral Designers who have gone above and beyond in supporting Art Alive by participating in the event for 20 years and more. The Floral Design Selection Committee makes the final decision as to who will be listed as a Legacy Designer.
What is the Member’s Choice Award?
At our Member’s Preview on Friday from 8:00 a.m.-noon, Museum members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite arrangement. Guest passes are not valid for this event.
Do I need to use my guest passes to gain entrance to the Museum during Art Alive?
No. You will be given a special badge to wear throughout Art Alive weekend. This provides you admission for refreshing your arrangement, admission during public hours, and entry for the Members’ Previews. The guest passes are yours to distribute to friends, family, or colleagues. Please note, however, that guest passes are not valid during the Members’ Preview.
Where is the best place to park and drop off my floral arrangement?
