For our Holiday Show this November, we're featuring the exhibits of painters Joan McLoughlin & Clarence Mayo! 🎉 Clarence's work draws from African art and personal roots. Pairing the vibrancy of acrylic paints with unconventional textures, Clarence's layered creations explore of material & memory. 🎨

On Tuesday from 5-7pm, join us in welcoming Gary Gillespie Israel, president of the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, to Wilmington for a Happy Hour Reception! Gary has donated original art by Dorothy Gillespie (1920-2012) to locations throughout our community – including new works at Art in Bloom!

If you haven't seen Yana Slutskaya's breathtaking still-lifes up close, this is your final chance! 💐 Join us in the gallery by Sunday to explore our second Artist Exchange with The Durham Art Guild. Evoking the drama of Dutch and Baroque masterpieces, Yana sets her daily surroundings center-stage. 📸

In August, we're celebrating the artistic careers of gallery artist Elizabeth Darrow & guest artist Jo Ann Alford through their collaborative exhibit, “Wrapping It Up”! 🎁🎉

Join us in the gallery on Sunday, August 3rd, 2-5pm for the Artist Reception, featuring live music by Robert Beauchene!
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Join us in welcoming Gary Gillespie Israel, President of the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, for Happy Hour at Art in Bloom!

Visit us in Mayfaire on Tuesday, 5-7pm, to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and view our expanded selection of sculptures and creations of Dorothy Gillespie (1920-2012)!

Art in Bloom is now offering classes and workshops, with 4 upcoming options for you to explore. With a maximum of 7 seats per offering, sign up quick to reserve your spot!

This June, dive into photography through CFCC instructor Jennifer Mace's two distinct weekend workshops!

We're collaborating with The Durham Art Guild to introduce you to the classical still-life photography of artist Yana Slutskaya! Inspired by the painted mastery of historical Dutch & Baroque still-lifes, Yana uses her background in theatrical design to stage enticing, naturally-lit compositions.

Save the date for our upcoming class, "The Ways of Water: For the Beginner"! Artist Kirah Van Sickle will introduce students to painting fundamentals through the charming medium of watercolors.

Join us Mondays, July 7-28, 1-4pm, to begin your watercolor journey!: aibgallery.com/classes-work...

Art in Bloom's very first art class is now underway! See what our student artists created under artist Joanne Geisel's instruction in their very first meeting of her course, "Painting the Coastal Landscapes".

Discover our upcoming classes at: aibgallery.com/classes-work....

While we anticipate the screening of "Full Circle: Fiber Art by Rebecca Yeomans," on June 8th, her exhibit at Thalian Hall is on display right now!

Explore Thalian Hall's 2nd Floor Lobby and Stein Theatre any weekday from 12-5pm, most evenings, or via tour, to see Rebecca's handstitched creations!

Searching for an original present for Mother's Day or the graduate in your life? Visit us in Mayfaire to discover the perfect, local handmade gift for every occasion! 💐🎓

How does Joanne Geisel capture our local landscapes? Join Art in Bloom's very first class, "Painting the Coastal Landscape" to learn from the artist herself!

This class will meet at 10am-1pm each day from Monday, May 19-Thursday, May 22nd. Call us at 910-679-4257 to sign-up while seats remain!

Our second exhibit at 970 Inspiration Drive, "Fibrage a Trois," is now on display!

Join our Reception tomorrow from 2-5pm to meet the artists, listen to live music by violinist Shirley Lebo, and explore the featured fiber creations of local artists Rebecca Yeomans, Leslie Marsh, and Fritzi Huber!

In just one week, we'll begin changing out our local artists' creations for our new exhibit! Explore our new location at 970 Inspiration Dr by Sunday, April 20th to see the incredible art pieces Art in Bloom Gallery's Artists have to offer in celebration of our "10th Anniversary Art Exhibit"!