Ep. 145: Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Magic of Art in Bloom

About this episode

This episode celebrates the return of Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, featuring insights from key guests about the event and its impact.

Spring comes to life in this colorful and creative episode as we celebrate the return of Art in Bloom with the Minneapolis Institute of Art…affectionately known as Mia. This beloved annual tradition transforms world-class artwork into breathtaking floral interpretations, blending nature and creativity in ways that surprise and inspire. We’re joined by Liz Short, President of The Friends Board of the Institute, and Amanda Luke, Chair of Art in Bloom, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring this signature event to life, from selecting artwork to designing stunning floral pairings that captivate thousands of visitors each year. We also explore Mia’s partnership with Mall of America, including a special activation that brought Art in Bloom from the museum to our Rotunda, a Toddler Tuesday activation and more. Whether you’re an art lover or simply looking for spring inspiration, this episode highlights how creative experiences can leave a lasting impression. 1:30 Background on Mia, it’s mission and the Art in Bloom exhibition 5:00 How the museum keeps more than 100,000 pieces of art intriguing and new 6:30 More than 40 years of Art in Bloom, a tradition of creativity…

People in this episode

Guests: Liz Short, Amanda Luke

Topics covered

• Art in Bloom
• Minneapolis Institute of Art
• Floral Interpretations
• Creative Experiences
• Spring Inspiration

Keywords

• Art in Bloom
• Minneapolis Institute of Art
• floral designs
• spring events
• creative experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Mall of America, The Friends Board of the Institute

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