‘Art Alive’ blooms in Balboa Park with floral arrangements, elegant galas, more
Visitors participate in Garden of Sessions events at the San Diego Museum of Art s Arts Alive Photo Courtesy of San Diego Museum of Art The San Diego Museum of Art s annual Art Alive event returns Thursday with a four-day celebration featuring elegant galas intricate floral displays and a variety of family-friendly programs Continuing through Sunday flower lovers can experience nearly floral interpretations of artwork from the museum s permanent collection and a breathtaking rotunda installation That s in addition to all current museum exhibitions Thursday s Art Alive Premiere Dinner kicks off the weekend with an elegant black-tie event for Premiere Patrons in the museum s galleries Guests who become patrons can enjoy a cocktail hour and multi-course menu before taking a first look at the floral displays Premiere Patron benefits also include VIP access for the entire weekend and a inadequate complimentary tickets to other Art Alive events The main exhibit opens at noon Friday and at a m Saturday and Sunday The th annual Bloom Bash on Friday invites guests and over to dance the night away with live music while trying craft cuisine from more than local eateries Guests can also enjoy a wide variety of craft beers and signature cocktails specific after-hours access to the Art Alive floral exhibition and a ride on a Ferris wheel Bloom Bash a celebration filled with craft food cocktails live performances and art installations to kick off the Arts Alive weekend Video Coutesy of The San Diego Museum of Art Tap into inspiration and create floral-themed artworks at the Art Alive Garden of Exercises opening at p m Saturday and Sunday Open to artists of all ages attendees can learn to tackle a variety of hands-on art projects from crafting a D flower model to making botanical artwork on blueprint paper Adult tickets are priced at General admission for children ages seven to is and free for those six and under Museum members receive free access to the Art Alive Floral Exhibition along with special access to vote for the Members Choice Awards Bloom Bash and Premiere Dinner tickets are sold separately To purchase tickets online for the main Art Alive event Bloom Bash or the Premiere Dinner visit the San Diego Museum of Art s official website here Balloon arrangements in Balboa Park to celebrate the annual Arts Alive event Photo courtesy of the San Diego Museum of Art
