Middletown Arts Center presents
In partnership with Middletown Garden Club and our Annual Event Series sponsors, we are pleased to present an intimate series of garden-themed events cultivated to inspire!
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Featuring: In the Garden Gala, Gather in the Garden, Floral Arrangement Competition, Ikebana Demonstration with Art in Bloom Award Winning Floral Designer Brenda Baird, and more.
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This event is part of the MAC's Annual Event Series and is brought to you with the support of our series sponsors, the City of Middletown and our many valued partnering organizations.
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Friday, June 13 | 6pm-9pm
Join us for a night of elegance and artistic brilliance -
The MAC will come alive during our exclusive In the Garden Gala, catered by Two Women in a Kitchen, complemented by wine service with West Central Wine. Peruse floral arrangements inspired by famous works of art while listening to live piano by Jay Mills - and don't forget to cast your vote for our People's Choice Award. Our Best of Show, selected by Judge Roger Conner of Flowers by Roger, will be announced during the Gala. Support MAC programs by purchasing a floral-inspired artwork from our Silent Auction.
Tickets $50. Purchase your ticket here.
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Saturday, June 14 | 11am-2pm
The festivities continue with a free community event, offering art and floral experiences for all ages.
Highlights include:
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Planting your own flower pot (supported by Berns Garden Center) - all ages!
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Floral Design Demonstrations by Matt Armsbruster of Armbruster Florist and Sandi Simpson of Flowers by Roger (interpreting Claude Monet's Water Lily Pond) - suitable for all ages!
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Ikebana Demonstration with Brenda Baird, award-winning floral artist from Art in Bloom - open to ages 12+
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Art Activities: Exploring Floral Still Life Drawing & Painting and more! Open to all ages
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Cast your vote for People's Choice Award - All ages
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Raffle of floral arrangements for workshop attendees
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Supported by:
Grandma's Gardens, Lakeview Garden Center & Landscaping, Siebenthaler's
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Co-Sponsor: Middletown Garden Club
Floral Competition Information
We are presenting In the Garden Gala on Friday, June 13 and Gather in the Garden Saturday, June 14, featuring a competition for floral arrangements inspired by works of art. Arrangements will be judged with prizes awarded during both Friday and Saturday Garden events.
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
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In the Garden is part of the MAC Annual Event Series.
For a complete list of series sponsors and other events, please visit our event series page here.