Art in Bloom

Art in Bloom 2026 is the Black Mountain Center for the Arts' most anticipated annual event, celebrating the union of art and nature for the past twenty years. This year, immerse yourself in a vibrant experience with two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. By participating in Art in Bloom 2026, you are not only celebrating creativity but also supporting community art programs. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our biggest fundraiser of the year, making a difference through art and nature.

June 1-17 • 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday • Regional Artists Gallery Exhibit

In the weeks leading up to Art in Bloom, our gallery will feature selected pieces from regional artists. The works featured will be inspiration for the arrangements created by our floral designers.​

June 18 • 6:30-8pm • First Bloom: A Sneak Peek Event

Be among the first to see the floral interpretations at their freshest and meet the floral designers and the artists. We'll kick off Art in Bloom with delicious drinks and desserts. This is a night you won't want to miss.

June 19 & 20 • 10am-4pm • Tour the Gallery & Floral Arrangements

Visit the gallery to experience the stunning creativity of our Ikebana and Western floral designers who have created arrangements inspired by the artworks in the show. Don't miss your chance to see nature imitating art!

June 19 & 20 • 10am-2pm • Local Garden Tour & Plein Air Artists

Our self-guided tour features a diverse array of inspiring local gardens. Look for plein air artists creating in each garden! Your Garden Tour Ticket includes a map and directions to each garden and access to our main gallery for the Art in Bloom exhibit.​

June 21 • 12-4pm • Bonus Day: Tour the Gallery & Floral Arrangements

This is your last chance to view the floral exhibit! ​

June 26 • 5-6:30pm • Art from the Garden Opening Reception

Return to BMCA for the Art from the Garden Gallery Exhibit. Plein Air Artists painting during the Garden Tour will display their works alongside scenes of Black Mountain painted by the Swannanoa Valley Art League Plein Air Group. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and mingle with the artists during the last leg of Art in Bloom's festivities.​

​June 26 - July 24• 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday • Art from the Garden Exhibit

Can't make it to the opening? Stop by during this time to visit the Art from the Garden. This beautiful show is free and open to the public.