By Ball State University Communications—
MUNCIE, IN— A Spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) with Art in Bloom, a free public floral exhibition on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. Museum hours on both days will be 1-5 p.m. In addition, a complimentary public reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, in DOMA’s Recital Hall, will feature jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.
Family-friendly activities over the weekend include guided tours, flower-related demonstrations, live music, and hands-on crafts for all ages. Parking is free at non-metered spots on Campus Drive in the Old Quad.
Art in Bloom invites regional designers to present innovative floral creations inspired by significant works from the museum’s collection.
“Art in Bloom celebrates Spring by combining floral design with art from around the world,” said Dr. Robert La France, DOMA’s director. “This event and museum rival programs and collections in big cities. But here in Muncie, admission is free and we are open to our entire community.”
The Art in Bloom weekend also provides an opportunity to see the Spring special exhibition People and Places 1873-2000: A Selection of Photographs from DOMA’s Collection, which was curated by local photographer Ronn Brown. This exhibition will close on May 23.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can view floral interpretations of six of the museum’s works of art and vote for their favorite arrangement. The museum will announce the People’s Choice Award on social media on Monday, May 19.
Donations in honor of Art in Bloom sustain the Friends of the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State University Foundation in their mission to fund the museum’s acquisitions, exhibitions, and programs. Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information about the museum and its programs.
About the David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Avenue, Muncie, Indiana
Free and open to the public, the David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University houses a world art collection with over 11,000 works representing all seven continents. DOMA cultivates lifelong learning and recreation in the visual arts through exciting interdisciplinary art exhibitions with engaging displays of the permanent collection in an educational environment that serves both the University and the East Central Indiana region. Website: bsu.edu/DOMA
Visitor hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Parking is available at the McKinley Parking Garage, and MITS bus stops are nearby. DOMA is in the Fine Arts Building on the north side of Ball State University’s Old Quad. For more information, call the museum at 765-285-5242 or email artmuseum@bsu.edu.
About Ball State
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