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Worcester Art Museum Blooms with Flora in Winter<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

January 23 through January 26, 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Worcester, MA\u2014Flora in Winter<\/a>, a colorful four-day celebration of art and creativity at the Worcester Art Museum (WAM), kicks off Thursday, January 23, and continues through Sunday, January 26. An elegant evening celebration, \u201cFloral Euphoria,\u201d is Friday night, January 24. One of the region\u2019s most anticipated events of the year, Flora in Winter displays floral arrangements inspired by art from WAM\u2019s encyclopedic collection.\u00a0 For the 18th<\/sup>\u00a0year, visitors explore the galleries, encountering beautiful and evocative floral designs by some of the area\u2019s most talented floral artists. This year\u2019s theme, Epic Bloom, is influenced by the current exhibition, \u201cPhoto Revolution: Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman.\u201d Related programming includes special tours, floral design demonstrations, musical performances, family crafts and intriguing \u2018tablescapes\u2019 inspired by \u201cPhoto Revolution.\u201d Admission is free for members, $25 for nonmembers, $8 for youth 4\u201317,\u00a0 $12 for institutional members, $12 for business partners, and no cost for EBT participants. Additional costs apply for some related programming. Those interested may purchase tickets or register for related programs at\u00a0flora2020.eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Although Flora in Winter is a beloved tradition at WAM, it is always a delight and full of surprises. Coming as it does in the darkest days of winter, it is a welcome jolt of color and an explosion of creativity. \u201cWitnessing something lively and beautiful amidst the darkness is what art is really all about,\u201d says Marnie Weir, director of education and experience at WAM. \u201cIt\u2019s a tradition we hold very dear here, creating opportunities for joy and discovery.\u201d For Weir, Flora in Winter is a divergence, a \u201cfun and fascinating way to bring people together through the experience of art.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sally Jablonski, a nationally acclaimed floral designer and veteran participant in Flora in Winter, has been interpreting art at WAM since 1987. \u201cI love the show,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s my absolute favorite event at WAM, and I would not miss it for the world.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0(Sidebar interview with Sally Jablonski appears at the end of this press release.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Flora Euphoria, the show\u2019s elegant evening event, is Friday, January 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Music, hors d\u2019oeuvres, a cash bar,\u00a0and opportunities to tour the floral creations are all part of the event. Cost for members is $25, nonmembers $40, youth 4\u201317 $10. Salisbury members are invited to attend free of charge. Valet parking is available. Tickets are available at\u00a0flora2020.eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Other programs include a felt flower workshop, a two-hour workshop on leaf manipulation, floral design demonstrations, a lecture on the art and technique of floral design, Flower Power Art Carts with face painting and flower making, a demonstration on how to make floral centerpieces for entertaining, Post Road Chorus\u00a0a cappella<\/em>\u00a0and Seele Musicale Chamber Ensemble performances, a lecture on flora and art in the Age of Aquarius and an installation of unique tablescapes inspired by \u201cPhoto Revolution.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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In addition, \u201cSculpted Flora,\u201d a community exhibit featuring multi-media, flora-inspired sculptures by local artists, will be on display throughout Flora in Winter in the Higgins Education Wing.\u00a0 Individuals interested in submitting works of art to \u201cSculpted Flora\u201d are encouraged to contact the Museum by emailing\u00a0ginasantosucci@worcesterart.org<\/a>\u00a0no later than Friday, January 17, 2020.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s Flora in Winter chairs are Kathy Michie, Sarah Ribeiro and Kim Cutler. Their team oversees the event and maintains the flora designs throughout the four days of tours and festivities. Flora in Winter is supported in part by the Bernard G. and Louise B. Palitz Fund and the Spear Fund for Public Programs. Flora is sponsored by UniBank.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information, visit\u00a0www.worcesterart.org\/events\/flora-in-winter\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Schedule of events and programs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cFLORA EUPHORIA\u201d CELEBRATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Friday, January 24, 5:30\u20138 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Members $25, nonmembers $40, youth 4\u201317 $10, business partner $25, institutional member $25, EBT $25, Salisbury members free.<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cFlora Euphoria\u201d is an elegant evening event celebrating Flora in Winter, with the theme, Epic Bloom\u2014inspired by the Museum\u2019s exhibition, \u201cPhoto Revolution: Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman.\u201d Entertainment includes live music in the Museum\u2019s Renaissance Court, hearty hors d\u2019oeuvres and a cash bar. Valet parking is available at the Lancaster Street entrance for $5 per car.\u00a0\u00a0Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event, or\u00a0online at\u00a0flora2020.eventbrite.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Chairman\u2019s Tours of Flora in Winter<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Salisbury Society members only<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, January 24, 3:30 and 3:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Those interested in joining the Salisbury Society, a group of committed Museum members who take leadership roles, may call 508-793-4325 or email\u00a0nancyjeppson@worcesterart.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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FLORA IN WINTER PROGRAMMING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Workshop: Leaf Manipulation with expert Thelma Shoneman<\/strong><\/span>
\nThursday, January 23, 11 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/strong><\/span>
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$50.\u00a0Limited to 24 participants.\u00a0Online registration required<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span>
\nFloral design enthusiasts create a living \u201cquilt square\u201d design to take home. Shoneman uses fresh foliage and flowers to demonstrate leaf manipulation techniques such as pleating and weaving. Those attending are asked to bring clippers and a stapler.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Workshop: \u201cGroovy\u201d Felt Flower Pins with Ellen Donaldson<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, January 23, 1:30\u20133:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Studio 100<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

$15,\u00a0Online registration is required<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Flower enthusiasts create fun and colorful felt flower pins inspired by Flora in Winter in this two-hour workshop. Felt flowers are trendy, fetching accessories for use with clothing and accessories. For all ages. Materials included.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Flora Live Interpretation in the Gallery: Two Impressions, One Renoir<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, January 24, 8 a.m.\u201310 a.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 and European Galleries<\/strong><\/span>
\nMembers $20, nonmembers $40 (includes Flora in Winter admission). Limited to 30.\u00a0Online registration required<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span>
\nGuests are invited to look on as talented floral designers Katie Barrack and Sarah Ribeiro create separate interpretations of a 19th<\/sup>-century masterpiece. Coffee and pastries, followed by a tour of Flora in Winter.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Lecture: Elemental Flora, with Kim Cutler<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, January 24, 10:30 a.m.\u201311:30 a.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Longtime Flora in Winter co-chair Kim Cutler reveals how floral designers look for clues such as color, line and texture in works of art when they create interpretive flower arrangements. She references striking examples from past Flora in Winter exhibitions.\u00a0Free with Flora admission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Flower Power Art Carts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m.\u20131 p.m. and 1:30\u20133:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span>
\nSunday, January 26, 11 a.m.\u20131 p.m. and 1:30\u20133:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Face painting in Lancaster Lobby<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Chenille stem flower making in Salisbury Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All are invited to join Museum educators in these interactive drop-in activities throughout the Museum. Free with Flora admission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fresh, Festive, Fantastic: Demonstrating a mix of traditional and \u201cway out\u201d floral creations for home entertaining<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, January 25, 9:30 a.m. \u2014 coffee and pastry; 10 a.m.\u201311:30 a.m. \u2014 demonstration; 11:30 a.m.\u201312:30 p.m. \u2014 tour<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Members $20, nonmembers $40 (includes Flora in Winter admission and tour)\u00a0Online registration is required.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sally Jablonski, owner of Herbert E. Berg Florist and World Cup of Flower Arranging finalist, demonstrates how to create centerpieces for dining room tables and entertaining spaces. She shares award-winning design techniques as she works.\u00a0 Program includes refreshments and a docent-led tour of Flora in Winter.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Concert: Post Road Chorus<\/strong><\/span>
\nSaturday, January 25, 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/span>
\nRenaissance Court<\/strong><\/span>
\nWith infectious joy, Post Road Chorus, a Sweet Adeline\u2019s International chorus, performs favorite tunes in\u00a0a cappella<\/em>\u00a0four-part harmony.\u00a0Free with Flora admission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Lecture: \u201cArtificial Flowers in the Age of Aquarius,\u201d presented by Nancy Burns<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, January 26, 1 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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$10.\u00a0Pre-registration required. Seating is limited.\u00a0Online registration is required.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Stoddard Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs Nancy Burns talks about various kinds of flora in art during the 1960s, \u00b470s and \u201880s, as a complement to the exhibition, \u201cPhoto Revolution: Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Concert: Seele Musicale Chamber Ensemble concert<\/strong><\/span>
\nSunday, January 26, 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/span>
\nRenaissance Court<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A Flora in Winter favorite, the sublime Seele Musicale Chamber Ensemble performs musical selections from the 17th<\/sup>\u00a0and 18th<\/sup>\u00a0centuries.\u00a0Free with Flora admission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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New This Year!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dine with a Pop Artist<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Three unique tablescapes inspired by the \u201cPhoto Revolution\u201d exhibition and created by Sparkle, Sparrow Lane and P.S Event rentals are exhibited in the McDonough Court. Tables designed by Petal & Wren are on display on the Renaissance Court balcony.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Admission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Members \u2014 Free during exhibition hours<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nonmembers \u2014 $25<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Youth (4\u201317) \u2014 $8<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Institutional members \u2014 $12<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Business Partner \u2014 $12<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

EBT \u2014 No cost<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Membership<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Members enjoy free admission all four days except during the Flora Euphoria Celebration on Friday, January 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tours of Flora in Winter<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Free with Museum admission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n