Celebrate spring at the Wadsworth during our 40th Annual Fine Art & Flowers. Grow your perspective on the collection by delighting in floral arrangements by florists, garden clubs, and interior designers, shown alongside the works of art that inspired them. Fine Art & Flowers is presented by the Friends of the Wadsworth Atheneum. All event proceeds support exhibitions and educational programs.

Schedule:
April 28–30, 2023
Noon–5pm: Artisan Boutique
Shop a variety of creative goods all weekend long!
Local vendors include: Alison Designs, LLC; The Flowered Press, LLC; JBJ Fiber Art; Silver Street Glass, LLC; Bloom Worthy Floral Design; Mill Court Ceramics; The Quintessential Quill; Dondero Orchards, LLC; Connecticut Valley Baskets; Nora Luxe Studios; Blessed Creek; Tucan Hats by Carole Amper; Bowtie Bully, Ayisha Miller; Moonfaerie Designs

Friday, April 28, 2023
11am: Member Morning

1pm: From The White House to Your House with Ruth Loiseau, a nationally recognized Master Floral Designer renowned for her lifelong expertise in floral design. She has created magnificent floral designs for White House events and is sure to entertain and educate!

Tickets:
$45 Adults
$42 Seniors
$35 College Students
$25 Members & Wadsworth Welcome.
Includes admission to Fine Art & Flowers and raffle entry to win one of Ruth’s arrangements.

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3pm: Mary Di Paola, piano

Saturday, April 29, 2023
10:30am–noon: Succulent Arrangements with sola wood florist Jennifer Angle.

Tickets
$50
$35 members
Includes light refreshments and admission to Fine Art & Flowers.

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1–1:30pm: Designer’s Challenge

1:30-2:30pm: Meet the Designer

2pm: CT Virtuosi Players, quartet

3pm: Sweetest Key, acapella

Sunday, April 30, 2023
11am: Docent Tour for Members keep an eye on your inbox for an email invitation and registration link.
1pm: Wheeler-Worley Duo, flute/cello
2pm: CT Virtuosi Players, quartet
2-3pm: Tea Moment with Semilla Café
3pm: Argyle Sax, quartet

Date: April 28 - 30, 2023

Location: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum Of Art - 600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103

Admission
The prices below reflect a $5 fundraising surcharge added to all museum admissions during Fine Art & Flowers.
Members: $5
Hartford Residents: $5
Adults: $20
Seniors: $17
Students: $10
Youth (age 17 & under): $5

The Wadsworth usually waives admission fees from 4–5pm. Please note that guests visiting the museum at these times during the Fine Art & Flowers fundraiser will be charged $5 for their admission.

Groups of 10 or more will receive a discount by reservation only. To schedule a group visit, call (860) 838-4046 or email [email protected].

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