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BLOOM Opening Night
Fri, Apr 17
|Gatton Park on the Town Branch
Join Gatton Park in celebrating spring with BLOOM – a series of vibrant programs and events featuring local community partners all anchored around awe-inspiring international art. At the center of BLOOM lies Peonies an exciting and enchanting art installation by French art and design collective,TILT
Time & Location
Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gatton Park on the Town Branch, 795 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
About the event
Join Gatton Park in celebrating spring with BLOOM – a series of vibrant programs and events featuring local community partners all anchored around awe-inspiring international art. At the center of BLOOM lies Peonies an exciting and enchanting art installation by French art and design collective,TILT. Join us for Opening Night as the park comes to life with dynamic, color-changing light, alongside live performances, a local artisan market, a community art project, and more. Learn more below.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Hands-On Activities
Guests can explore hands-on activity stations led by Bluegrass Greensource, Living Arts & Sciences Center, Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council, and other community partners. Create botanical prints using natural pigments, plant seeds to take home, and discover the connections between flowers, pollinators, and the environment.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Community Art Project
Throughout the evening, ArtPLAY will lead a collaborative community art build, inviting guests to contribute petals and stems…