Art Blooms Gala
The
Art Blooms Gala is an event held once a year at Annmarie Sculpture Garden located in Solomons, MD. The gala celebrates nature as an art form and all
proceeds go to a local “Save the Earth” program called Chespax.
The
floral arrangements are brought in the day of the big event, but a lot of
planning and work go into these from-nature masterpieces. The florist chose a
piece of art currently in the Annmarie's Gallery weeks in advance and then planned a
unique flower arrangement inspired by their chosen piece. The finished floral arrangements
are then displayed next to their matching artwork, creating a beautiful yet
abstract reflection.
What
does one wear to an Art Blooms Gala?
You
cannot go wrong with a little black dress, especially when attending a classy
event. When you find yourself going to a gala where the main attractions are an
array of bold colorful flowers, you want your outfit to be more understated and
neutral. I found my black cocktail dress at Lulu’s, an online clothing store
with amazing merchandise!
I matched my simple black cocktail dress with nude heels and a bold piece of jewelry. I found these statement earrings a
couple weeks ago at Earthbound Trading Company in Gatlinburg TN. I paired them
with a large gold bracelet with a bird motif from Lulu’s.
The
current exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden is called Beach Comber Art. The
show will be displayed in the gallery until August 4th. This exhibit
focuses on an artist’s relationship with the seaside. The Director of Education at the Smithsonian
Environmental Research Center A. Mark Haddon and adjunct faculty member Jenny
Walton at the College of Southern Maryland juried the show.
The
Art Blooms Gala had amazing appetizers provided by Rouge Fine Catering.
My
Top 3 Floral Arrangements
Coral
by Brenda Elmore
Materials:
Sedum, Succulents, Pressed Moss, Wood, Stone, and Glass
Matching
Artwork
Coral
by Catherine M. Maroney
Material:
Bondo, Resin
The
Fauvist Sunset by Anna O. Kelly
Materials:
Color infused orchid, Mini Chrysanthemum Mum, Painted Aspidistra Leaves,
Painted banana stick-dried, Painted Cholla (cactus) – dried, and Painted wood
tray
Matching
Artwork
The
fauvist Sunset by Theresa Alo
Materials:
Clay
Calm
After the Storm by Brenda Elmore
Materials:
Licorice Plant, Sea Holly, Ornamental Pepper, Dusty Miller, Persian Shield,
Wood, Stone, Shell, Glass, and Shark Tooth
Matching
Artwork
Calm
After the Storm by J. Luray Schaffner
Materials:
Mixed Media Collage
