APRIL--------------------------------------------------------------
First Thursday Celebrations—Late Opening and Free Admission
Thursday, April 1, 4:00–8:00 p.m.
The Museum is open late every first Thursday of the Month and admission is free with guided tours, children’s activity sheets, and paper and pencils for sketching.

ART IN BLOOM April 30, May 1, May 2-------------------------

Daily Admission Price: Members, Seniors & Students–$7, Non-members–$12, Children under 12 free
Three-Day Pass: Members – $10, Non-members – $20

Friday, April 30

12:00–4:00 p.m.
Assisted living and Senior Resident day, open to the general public.

Opening Celebration: A Tasty Bouquet
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Stroll through the galleries feasting on delights for the senses. Savory appetizers catered by the Fay Club and desserts provided by the culinary arts program at the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School.
$45 per ticket–includes entrance to Art in Bloom, food and two wine tickets; cash wine bar available. Reservations and prepayment required by April 26.
All proceeds benefit the Museum’s educational program for children. Sponsored by Avidia Bank.

Saturday, May 1

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open to the public with guided tours at 1:00 & 2:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a spring time lunch in the Museum’s beautiful courtyard, with Flourchild catering.
$8, no reservations required.

*Children’s Workshop—Famous Artist Flower Pot (For ages 6-12)
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Using nontoxic paint, sequins, felt and more, children will decorate terracotta flowerpots to look like a famous artists of the 20th century. The finished product will be a celebrity flower pot with plant to take home!
Preregistration required, $15M, $18NM.

*Julia V. Casey Lecture Series—Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) Art in Bloom Roadshow
2:00 p.m.
An illustrated lecture and a floral demonstration capturing the MFA’s annual spring time festival of art and flowers.
Free with paid admission.

Step Out in Style!
7:00–10:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar for a girl’s night out! Top floral designer Bill Graham shows you how to take your LBD (Little Black Dress) from basic to WOW! This entertaining, one-hour presentation will be followed by desserts and wine. Wear your LBD and receive a special gift.
Limited tickets available. $35 Members, $45 Non-members.
Start your evening with an exclusive two-course meal for $20 at the historic Fay Club from 5:30 p.m., available only to Step Out in Style! attendees.

Sunday, May 2

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open to the public with guided tours at 1:00 & 2:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a spring time lunch in the Museum’s beautiful courtyard, with Flourchild catering.
$8, no reservations required.

*Children’s Workshop—Origami Flowers of Nature with Haruo Shiga
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (TBD)
Haruo can bring spring to life through folded paper and duct tape. His whimsical workshop inspires children to create our first sign of spring—flowers! This happy activity is a favorite for all ages, so sign up early!
Preregistration required, $15M, $18NM.

*Lecture— Floral Design At Its Best
2:00 p.m.
Celebrated designer Al Delucca demonstrates the principles and elements of floral design.
Free with paid admission.
Supported by the Elsie D. Simonds Lecture Fund.

*Times and lectures are subject to change.

MAY --------------------------------------------------------------

First Thursday Celebrations—Late Opening and Free Admission
Thursday, May 6, 4:00–8:00 p.m.
The Museum is open late every first Thursday of the Month and admission is free with guided tours, children’s activity sheets, and paper and pencils for sketching.

Volunteers Luncheon
Thursday, May 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m
The Director and staff of the Fitchburg Art Museum formally thank volunteers for their generous service to the Museum. The Museum will officially recognize their individual support with a lunch and a tour of Finnish Jewelry.

JUNE --------------------------------------------------------------

First Thursday Celebrations—Late Opening and Free Admission
Thursday, June 3, 4:00–8:00 p.m.
The Museum is open late every first Thursday of the Month and admission is free with guided tours, children’s activity sheets, and paper and pencils for sketching.

Special Luncheon
Tuesday, June 8, noon–2:00 p.m.
Eleanor Norcross Decorative Arts Fellow Jacquelann Killian will lecture on the new acquisitions to the Museum’s decorative arts collection. The lecture will be followed by a delectable luncheon by Flourchild.
The lecture is free to the public: tickets for the luncheon may be purchased by calling 978-345-4207 ext. 306.
Norcross Members Free, $12M, $16NM.

Opening Reception
Sunday, June 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
• 75th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft opening
Join us to celebrate this special 75th Regional Show.
Free with paid admission