"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 third annual "Art That Blooms" exhibit on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10 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 the Arts and Communication Department, the event will present a celebration of creativity and beauty, merging the worlds of floral design and visual arts in an unforgettable experience.

Floral and art students from the college will showcase dozens of stunning interpretative floral displays, incredible paintings, beautiful glass sculptures, and rich wood workings throughout the halls of the Hicks Art Center.

(Courtesy of the Bucks County Community College)

The Art That Blooms festival will include a demonstration series from the art department and the continuing education department floral team and students. Demonstrations will take place every hour and free make-and-take sessions for kids and adults will be available throughout the weekend.

The festival is free for the community to attend and there is ample free parking at the college. A food truck will be on the premises on Saturday and Sunday for attendees to purchase refreshments. Creative maker vendors will be selling their products outside the Hicks Art Center on both days.

Event Details

Title: Art That Blooms

Location: Bucks County Community College, Newtown Campus, Hicks Art Center

Dates: November 9 and 10

Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 30-minute live demonstrations at the top and bottom of every hour from both artistic disciplines
• Make & Take: Free hands-on sessions for both children and adults

Sunday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 12 to 3 p.m.: 30-minute live demonstrations at the top and bottom of every hour from both artistic disciplines
• 3 p.m.: Awards Ceremony: Showpiece, Designer of the Year Competition, and People’s Choice
• Make & Take: Free hands-on sessions for both children and adults