Flower Show
Theme: Garden America: Freedom of Expression
Thursday, March 22 – Sunday, March 25th
Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 – 4:30pm; Sunday: 12 – 4pm
Admission each day is $3.00; children 9 years and under are free
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Breakfast and lunch will be served daily in the Star Spangled Diner in the lower level of the Museum.
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The Attleboro Arts Museum Flower Show is one of the organization’s largest and most anticipated annual fundraising events. Whether you come simply to bask in the promise of spring, stimulate your own creativity, or support arts programming in southeastern, MA, you will be sure to leave with a feeling of pleasure, inspiration and a sense of revival.
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2012 Theme:
Garden America: Freedom of Expression
A spotlight on the unquenchable ingenuity that is embodied in the creative American spirit.
The theme of Garden America: Freedom of Expression prompts Flower Show landscapers and florists to use beloved and iconic American artworks as inspiration for their garden creations. From “Mount Rushmore’s” reflective gaze, to Shepard Fairy’s call for “Hope” to painter Jasper Johns patriotic interpretation “Three Flags” – visual art has helped define and express our identity as a nation.
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Let’s get this garden started!
You can help to launch the growing season by becoming a Flower Show sponsor.
For as little as $5 an Attleboro Arts Museum artist will paint a personalized flower in your honor on our 2012 Flower Show Sponsor Wall. Your flower will bear your/your organization’s name and be highly visible during this popular, 4-day community event.
The Flower Show raises critical funds for Museum programs and operations.
Download a Flower Show Sponsor Form
Photo: Artist Michael Evan’s painting at the 2011 Flower Show Sponsor Wall.
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Click here for two Flower Show Calls for Artists
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Schedule of Events (check back for updates – this list is growing!)
All activities are free with admission – except for the Flower Show After Hours event.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 22
10 – 10:30am: Amy Rhilinger of the Attleboro Public Library; storytelling of American tales
10am – 2pm: Gardener Kim Sestak – working live on miniature “Freedom of Expression” garden (day 1 of 4)
10:30 – 10:45am: Capron Park Zoo: All-American live animal presentation
11:00 – 11:30am: Puppets, Music and Movement presented by Parent Educators of the Project Connect Family Center. Cheryl Killion and Chris Lussier will lead children 1-4 years (with adults).
2:30 – 3:30pm: Pocket Book Planter Workshop: Emily Johnson of Emily’s Garden will transform a simple bag of potting soil into a delightfully different, “pocketbook” planter, inspired by the typical hanging pocket planter, AKA, the “Al’s bag.” Open discussion and exchange of creative ideas.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 23
10 – 10:30am: Amy Rhilinger, storytelling – American tales, day 2 of 2
10:30 – 11:30am: Glaze Craze: Ceramics Hands-On Workshop. Museum School faculty members will instruct attendees on the art of glazing and provide a wheel throwing demonstration. Space is limited.
11 – 11:30am: Mass Audubon Oak Knoll and Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuaries: live animal program for youngsters.
12 – 12:45pm: Ed Able on Guitar in the Café
12 – 2pm: Kim Sestak – working live on mini garden (day 2 of 4)
1:30 – 2:15pm: Dixie Diehards: Live music; dancing in gallery is encouraged. Sponsored by the Attleboro Rotary Club.
2:30 – 3:30pm: Container Gardens Workshop: Front porch/back deck gardening presented by URI Master Gardeners
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SATURDAY, MARCH 24
10 – 11:30am: Mark Taber on piano in gallery
10am – 2pm: Kim Sestak – working live on mini garden (day 3 of 4)
11:30am – 12pm: Visual presentation honoring the Life and Work of Artist Barbara Corrigan by Missy Riley. A special exhibition of Ms. Corrigan’s work will be on display throughout the Flower Show in the lower level café.
12:30 – 1:15pm: Bob Andrews on acoustic guitar in the Café
1:30 – 2:30pm: Animal Adventures: American and exotic animals; live animals are introduced in this interactive presentation for all ages. Sponsored by the Attleboro Rotary Club.
2:30 – 3:15pm: “Potted Pals: Care of House Plants” by Jane Young, Wheaton College Greenhouse Caretaker and former garden columnist for The Boston Globe.
7:00pm: Flower Show After Hours: A Salute to Swing Music & Dance! Featuring The Sisters of Swing and a classic swing dance performance and demo from Lois Meinhardt. Old-time fiddler Erica Spyers will open this high-energy evening. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door. To order: 508-222-2644 x13.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 25
12pm – 4pm: Kim Sestak – working live on mini garden (day 4 of 4)
12pm – 4pm: Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter (FAAS) – Meet local pets that need your love!
12pm – 2:15pm: Classic American folk music in the Flower Show café from Acousticana, Buck & Winnie, and Andy Solberg. Sponsored by the Attleboro Rotary Club.
12:30pm – 3:30pm: Soil Testing offered by URI Master Gardeners. Bring soil from home for this popular Flower Show feature.
2pm – 2:45pm: Big Ryan Story Telling – a favorite with children! Sponsored by the Attleboro Cultural Council.
3:00pm: CLOSING CEREMONIES: raffles and awards announced
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ONGOING
• The Flower Show café will be the place to be seen this year. Entitled the Star Spangled Diner, the café serves breakfast, lunch and pastries each day. Our great thanks to Morin’s Diner of Attleboro for providing delicious meals and sweets during the 2012 Flower Show.
• Floral and Landscape Displays
• Art Exhibition of floral, landscape, wildlife subjects and other expressions of the natural world.
• Flowers in Fashion: A display of Statue of Liberty Crowns designed with natural live/dried plant materials
• Kid’s Crafts. Sponsored by the Attleboro Garden Club
• An Expanded Museum Gift Shop – truly irresistible!
• URI Master Gardeners information
• Attleboro Garden Club information
• Attleboro Land Trust information
• Live Painting. Sponsored in part by the Rehoboth Cultural Council
• Flower Show Sponsor Wall
• Attleboro High School Horticulture Program live plant sale featuring the best of spring from Plantasia of Seekonk, MA. Sponsored by the Attleboro Rotary Club.
• Ravishing Raffles: Ticket prices: $1 each; 7 for $5 and 20 for $10.
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Click here for a listing of special attractions for children.