Take in the beauty of nature combined with artistic creativity at the fourth annual “Art That Blooms” festival Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16 at Bucks County Community College in Newtown.
The theme of the two-day event, which is free and open to the public, is “Fusion: Where art and flowers collide.” It features arrangements by the College’s floral design students inspired by works of art created by students in the College’s School of Arts and Communication.
Throughout the halls of the Hicks Art Center, this collaborative exhibition features dozens of stunning interpretative floral displays, incredible paintings, beautiful glass sculptures, and rich wood working. The festival includes demonstrations by both the School of Arts and Communication faculty and students as well as the Continuing Education Department floral design team and students. Demonstrations take place every hour, and free “make and take sessions” for kids and adults will be available. New this year is a “makers market” vendor fair selling handmade arts and crafts.
“Art That Blooms” takes place from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, November 15 and 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, November 16. An awards ceremony takes place at 3 pm on Sunday, announcing the winners in the categories of “showpiece,” “designer of the year,” and “people’s choice.”
The free festival takes place in the Hicks Art Center, located on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, where there is ample free parking. For a campus map and directions, visit bucks.edu/newtown. For more information, email coned@bucks.edu.
