Events in the Lou!

20th Annual Art in Bloom

St. Louis Art Museum

The 20th anniversary of Art in Bloom at the St. Louis Art Museum was held February 27th through March 1st, 2026. 30 of the area’s talented designers competed with their interpretations of pieces in the Museum’s permanent collection.

Rachel Cho of Rachel Cho Floral Design in New York, NY was the featured floral designer, with her installation, Continuum, gracing the main sculpture hall, and a photo opportunity in Taylor Hall.

Enjoy!

Rebekah Saleniuc of The Avenue Fleur places her piece with the aid of Museum staff.

First-timer, Megan Van Aken of the Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis with her interpretation of a Lunette from the Scoville Building in Chicago.

The main sculpture hall during Flowers after Hours.

Liz Sloan of Pretty Together speaks about her piece that interprets a Loma or Kpelle chair.

Behind the scenes of the Rachel Cho Continuum installation!

Mock-up of Rachel Cho’s Continuum

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Words and photos by Jo Batzer

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