# Event Details - **Event Name**: Be the First to See It: 1899 Building + Akron Garden Club Art Blooms 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Be among the first to experience the transformed 1899 Building at the Akron Art Museum, and experience Art Blooms 2026: Color Abounds.About this EventJoin us for Art Blooms 2026: Color Abounds, a special one-day-only flower show presented by the Akron Garden Club.Get a first look at two floors of new exhibition space and newly transformed public spaces throughout the historic 1899 Building.And for one day only, the Museum will be in full bloom.The Akron Garden Club returns with Art Blooms 2026: Color Abounds, a vibrant Garden Club of America flower show bringing art and nature together throughout the Museum.Sixteen imaginative floral designs will be paired with works of art, creating unexpected moments where flowers and fine art meet. Visitors can also explore an expansive horticulture display featuring seasonal specimens, orchids, cacti, kokedama, inventive container gardens, and more, along with a photography exhibition, botanical arts, and a conservation exhibit.Known for their inventive and often unexpected approach, Garden Club of America flower shows draw participants from across the country. Nationally accredited judges will recognize standout entries across floral design, horticulture, photography, botanical arts, and more.This is your only chance to experience Art Blooms 2026 and your first chance to explore the transformed 1899 Building, all in one visit.AKRON ART MUSEUM MEMBER PREVIEW | 11 AM–12 PMYour ticket includes admission to Art Blooms 2026: Color Abounds and the opportunity to be among the first to experience the new galleries and public spaces in the transformed 1899 Building.Art Blooms 2026: Color Abounds is presented in partnership with the Akron Garden Club, whose members have long supported Akron's arts and cultural community and previously brought flower shows to the Museum in 2001, 2011, 2015, and 2018.Photos shown are from previous floral shows at the Museum and do not depict installations that will appear in the 2026 show. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/be-the-first-to-see-it-1899-building-akron-garden-club-art-blooms-2026/100001993471179962 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Akron Art Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Akron - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Akron Art Museum - **lat**: 41.084168 - **long**: -81.514949 - **full address**: Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Be the First to See It: 1899 Building + Akron Garden Club Art Blooms 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f1d3b9e21b4b52519504efbe847cdfc4530292ba84fe2bb14947d020541c5974-rimg-w1200-h1854-dcd7d7d7-gmir.jpg?v=1785327763 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Be the First to See It: 1899 Building + Akron Garden Club Art Blooms 2026 being held? - **A:** Be the First to See It: 1899 Building + Akron Garden Club Art Blooms 2026 takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Akron Art Museum, 1 South High Street, Akron, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Be the First to See It: 1899 Building + Akron Garden Club Art Blooms 2026? - **A:** Be the First to See It: 1899 Building + Akron Garden Club Art Blooms 2026 is organized by Akron Art Museum. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Akron Art Museum's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Akron Art Museum a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Akron Art Museum has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Be the First to See It: 1899 Building + Akron Garden Club Art Blooms 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The museum’s collection is presented in a spectacular facility designed by Viennese architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au and includes over 5,000 works of art, with a strong focus on contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. Nearly a dozen exhibitions each year present prominent artists in various media including painting, sculpture, photography, video, design and glass.In addition to its ever-changing collection and exhibitions, the museum offers many opportunities to Live Creative through programs that include films and video, lectures, workshops, tours and concerts.Museum InformationAddress:One South High, Akron, OH 44308Tel:330.376.9185Fax:330.376.1180Website:AkronArtMuseum.orgGallery Hours: Thursdays from 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fridays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Bud and Susie Rogers Garden Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm (weather permitting)Admission:Free" } ] } ] ```