Art in Bloom Returning to Newfields

Image Credit: Installation view of Threads of Resurgence in the Damon C. and Kay D. Davis Lab, August 23, 2024–March 30, 2025. Artworks © Carlos Rolón, Rolón Studio, LLC. Floral design by Frida's Flowers. 

No matter the weather outside, Newfields will be in full bloom with four days of flower power. Art in Bloom presented by LINNEA is back at Newfields for its sixth spectacular year. From Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22, the Indianapolis Museum of Art will be teeming with more than 50 floral installations by acclaimed designers, each inspired by work in the IMA Galleries. 

“Art in Bloom represents a beautiful integration of art and nature at Newfields. For four days, guests are invited to explore the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s extraordinary collections as they inspire breathtaking floral interpretations,” said Belinda Tate, The Melvin & Bren Simon Director of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. “A regional favorite for good reason, Art in Bloom encourages visitors to experience art from fresh perspectives and celebrates the remarkable creativity that emerges when visual artists and floral designers draw from nature’s beauty and each other.” 

Los Angeles based floral artist Tabia Yapp is the 2026 Center Piece Designer. Yapp’s signature style plays with levels, offers personality, and explores space to execute elegant, striking designs. Tabia Yapp is the owner and founding designer of Bia Blooms, a floral studio based in Los Angeles, CA. Her signature style plays with levels, offers personality, and champions color to execute elegant, artful designs. Florals designed by Bia Blooms have appeared at the ESPY’s afterparty, FENTYxPUMA launch dinner, Netflix Holiday Party, Sabrina Carpenter album release, Glossier gifting, and more. Since opening the doors of her floral studio, Yapp has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, The New York Times, Good Morning America, Goop, Hunker Home, Shondaland, and LA Times. Her piece will be inspired by Robert Indiana’s LOVE sculpture. 

"Newfields has a special way of making art feel alive, and Art in Bloom magnifies that through flowers, color, and shared experience. For LINNEA, supporting this is about community, creativity, and creating immersive experiences you can truly step into.” said Laura Cler, LINNEA Co-Founder and CEO. 

In addition to the arrangements in the IMA Galleries, guests will find intricate paper flower arrangements inspired by volumes in the Stout Reference Library at Books in Bloom. The Art in Bloom Market will host a plethora of festivities including the chance to make your own flower crown with Flower Boys, a pop-up bar, and live orchids for sale. The Museum & Garden Shop will also have colorful spring merchandise that will lift spirits long after Art in Bloom closes.  

The long weekend is packed with special events, including free demonstrations, in-depth workshops, guided tours, and more. Here are just a few: 

Fête of Florals presented by Bartlett Tree Experts 

Friday, March 20 / 6–10 p.m. / $75 Members & $90 Public  Meet select designers, create wearable florals, and enjoy tastings from Indianapolis’ most sought-after chefs, paired with bespoke cocktails, including this years’ signature cocktail, Bloom-Tea-Ni by The Botanist Islay Dry Gin. Winners for Excellence in Art, Excellence in Nature, and Crowd Favorite are crowned. 

Flower Power Hours / Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22 / Times vary A brand-new experience at Art in Bloom. Work side by side with Newfields experts and floral designers from Art in Bloom to craft your own floral masterpiece inspired by Art in Bloom. These classes range from floral cookie decorating to monochromatic arrangements.    

Art You Can Arrange with Flower Boys / Thursday, March 18 / 6 p.m. 

Start with a quick visit to the IMA Galleries, guided by a Newfields expert who will share insight into an art work’s history and themes. After, you’ll roll up your sleeves to make your very own centerpiece to take home. 

Members always get the most at Newfields. In addition to first access to tickets, Members will have an exclusive first look at Art in Bloom: First Look presented by Kennicott Indianapolis on Wednesday, March 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. On Thursday and Friday, Members can join behind-the-scenes tours. If you’re not a member, you can join now to get these benefits. 

Tickets will go on sale to Members on Thursday, February 12 and to the public on Tuesday, February 17. Tickets start at $16 for Members and $32 for the public. Both ticket sales open at 11 a.m.  

Following Art in Bloom, Newfields will donate all of the flowers to Random Acts of Flowers Indianapolis whose mission is to improve the emotional health and well-being of individuals in healthcare settings by delivering recycled flowers, encouragement and personal moments of kindness. 

Art in Bloom is presented by LINNEA. Additional support is provided by Flower Boys, The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, Bartlett Tree Experts, Kennicott Indianapolis, Republic National Distributing Company and Zink Distributing Company.