'Art That Blooms' Promises Unforgettable Experience At BCCC In Newtown

NEWTOWN, PA — A symphony of colors, forms, and artistic expressions will greet visitors to the second annual "Art That Blooms" exhibit on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12, inside the Hicks Art Center at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown.

Staged by the Bucks County Community College's Continuing Education Floral Design Department and Student Art Department, the event will be a celebration of creativity and beauty, merging the worlds of floral design and visual arts in an unforgettable experience.

The show will spotlight arrangements created by the college's floral design and art department students following the theme, "Line Color Form," which was chosen to allow students to explore and apply the principles and elements of design that they have been studying.

Admission to the event is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. Ample free parking is available on the Swamp Road campus.

A sampling of the interpretive floral displays by Bucks County Community College students entered in the first annual “Art That Blooms” exhibition, an exquisite fusion of art and floral design that is open to the public on November 11 and 12.

During the weekend event, visitors will witness the "brilliance of talented student floral designers" as they compete for the prestigious title of "Designer of the Year;" admire the artistic prowess of budding talents as they showcase their finest creations; and will be captivated by live demonstrations from both art and floral design students and instructors, offering a glimpse into their creative processes.

In addition, visitors have an opportunity to explore a special gallery featuring floral design interpretations of student artwork and immerse themselves in captivating exhibits that explore the theme of "Line Color Form."

Other exhibit highlights include:

• Kids Floral Design Make and Take: Engage young minds with hands-on floral design activities on Sunday Nov. 12.
• Live Art Department Demonstrations: Witness the magic of screen printing, wood turning, glass blowing, and foundry work.
• Prominent Participants: The stars of the exhibition are the student artists and designers, with commentary from floral design instructors.
• Awards Ceremony: Showpiece and Designer of the Year winners will be celebrated, along with the People's Choice award winner, on Sunday, Nov. 12.

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