Minnesota Peony Society Event
What: Art In Bloom 2026
When: Thursday April 23 – Sunday April 26, 2026
Where: Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Free and open to everyone, Art in Bloom showcases imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists. Experience the floral beauty and fragrance throughout the museum, take a free guided tour, and enjoy family-friendly activities.
You may have already heard that MPS is sponsoring two interpretations this year. Members Denese Erickson and JoAnn Hall will be showcasing their interpretive designs.
Jo Ann is a member of Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota, Inc. and is part of “Floralia”, a floral arrangers club. You may have seen JoAnn’s designs at local peony and lily shows. For 2026 Art In Bloom, JoAnn will be designing based on the following artwork:
Yoshida Hodaka
Japanese 1926-1995
Night, 1954
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
It is located in Gallery 253
Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture, formerly given to the Center by H. Ed Robinson, in memory of his beloved wife Ulrike Pieztner Robinson.
This is JoAnn’s 4th year of participating in Art in Bloom and the second where she is being sponsored by MPS.
Denese is a long time MPS member, past President and an avid floral designer. Her floral arrangements have been seen in MPS and American Peony Society exhibitions and like JoAnn, has won numerous Best in Show awards. For 2026 AIB, Denese will be designing based on the following artwort:
“Dream of the Red Chamber”
Gallery 217
Qing Dynasty 19th century
Chinese embroidered silk textile.
This is Denese’s 20th year of participation and is being sponsored by MPS.