February 26, 2018
Art in Bloom Art Show at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 26, 2018) — On March 4 from 1-4 p.m., Edison & Ford Winter Estates will host its Art in Bloom art show in partnership with the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council. This unique art show features floral designs paired with paintings and other works of art.
Winnie Stone, of the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, stands next to her floral design.
The event is a symbol of springtime at Edison Ford and is unlike any other art show. Participating Garden Council members and friends of Edison Ford select a painting or work of art and then create a floral design based on their interpretation of the artwork.
Held in many cities across the country, Art in Bloom is a nationally sanctioned event through the National Garden Clubs and the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. The local Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council was organized in 1957 and is affiliated with both organizations. Edison Ford has a long history with garden clubs, as Mina Edison was a founding member of the Periwinkle Garden Club — the first garden club in Fort Myers. Today, the Periwinkle Garden Club is a member of the Garden Council.
This year, 19 floral designs and other works of art will be on display in the Edison Caretaker’s House, an original “Cracker House” and one of the oldest standing structures in Lee County. Visitors may vote for their favorite floral design; the winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m. First through third place will receive gift certificates for the Edison Garden Shoppe at the Estates.
Art in Bloom is included with Edison Ford admission, or tickets for the art show only may be purchased for $5 (does not include tours of the homes, lab or museum). Lemonade and cookies will be served. For more information, visit EdisonFordWinterEstates.org or call 239-334-7419.
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