3 Upcoming Events at David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University

Art in Bloom 2024

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 18 and 19 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations by regional designers inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Saturday, May 18, will offer jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar.

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking on the Quad Circle is also free.

Help us spread the word about this community event by sharing or marking your attendance on the Facebook event, and bring your friends and family! The Facebook event will be updated with a detailed schedule of activities closer to the weekend.

The weekend also marks the final opportunity to see the special exhibition Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection, which closes on May 19.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

paper poppy

Discover your inner Mother Nature and learn how to create a lovely and realistic crepe paper poppy to take home! Learn techniques from local artist Jeanne Zeigler with all supplies provided. The two workshops - part of Art in Bloom weekend - are free of charge but space is limited and registration is required. 

Register here for the 1:30pm-3:00pm workshop

Register here for the 4:00pm-5:30pm workshop

Please note: This activity is for ages 16 and up as the techniques will be advanced - but Art in Bloom will also feature drop-in paper flower making activities for kids on both days.

Art in Bloom 2024

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 18 and 19 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations by regional designers inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Saturday, May 18, will offer jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar.

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking on the Quad Circle is also free.

Help us spread the word about this community event by sharing or marking your attendance on the Facebook event, and bring your friends and family! The Facebook event will be updated with a detailed schedule of activities closer to the weekend.

The weekend also marks the final opportunity to see the special exhibition Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection, which closes on May 19.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.