Art Alive

Annual Floral Art Exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, CA

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When?

Every spring, four days in late April
Floral exhibition, weekend days 10 AM – 6 PM

Next edition
April 2027 (dates to be announced)

Last edition
April 23 – 26, 2026

Tickets Required

About Art Alive

For four days each spring, the San Diego Museum of Art fills its galleries with flowers. For Art Alive, floral designers from across the region each interpret a work from the museum’s permanent collection, about 80 in all, and their arrangements are shown right next to the original artworks. Seeing how each designer translates color, form and mood into flowers makes it one of San Diego’s most beloved and most photographed art events.

Art Alive is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser, supporting its exhibitions, education and community programs, and it includes a members’ preview, an opening night party and family activities. Unlike most events listed on this site, Art Alive requires a museum ticket, so check the San Diego Museum of Art’s website for prices and the 2027 dates as spring approaches.

Art Alive floral exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art

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