Don't miss the annual St. Gerard House 50/50 Benefit Raffle, 300 Tickets will be sold at $100 each for a chance to win up to* $10,000, second prize $5,000. The drawing will take place on August 30th at 7:30 PM at The Gallery at Flat Rock Art in Bloom Preview Reception. You do not need to be present to win.

For more information, contact: Julia.Buchanan@stgerardhouse.org

The Gallery at Flat Rock announces the Ninth Annual Art in Bloom Preview Reception on Friday, August 30 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The Gallery at Flat Rock. The reception is $75 to attend, and reservations are required.

The preview party will feature local faire from American Refinery, Blue Ruby, Campfire Grill, Friends and Neighbors, Gateaux, Homemade Pasta Noodles, and wines from Marked Tree Vineyard. Live music and more will round out the evening under a beautifully appointed tent directly outside the gallery. Preview Party guests will peruse the floral and art pairings inside the gallery, meet the artists and floral designers, vote on their favorite featured pairing, and then mingle under the tent among fellow art lovers while wining and dining. The preview event always sells out, so guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early to secure a reservation at www.Galleryflatrock.com

The concept of Art in Bloom pairs twenty professional floral designers with an equal number of artists to present imaginative interpretations of juried works of art. Floral designers study the artwork and then create fresh floral interpretations based on what they experience. The floral pieces are exhibited in tandem with the artwork that inspired the designer, creating a dynamic visual display. This year’s judges, selecting 20 works of art submitted for coveted inclusion in the annual show, are Lance Hiatt and Tim Parks of Marked Tree Vineyard. Before becoming proprietors of the vineyard, Lance and Tim spent 20 years in luxury retail management and architecture. They are avid fine art collectors, and Lance is a guiding force in the stunning florals regularly featured at Marked Tree Vineyard.

The event's 2024 lead sponsor is Hunter Volvo.

Proceeds from the three-day event will benefit St. Gerard House, a Henderson County non-profit serving the Autism community. The mission of St. Gerard House is to help individuals with autism and their families experience more joy and achieve meaningful life outcomes. St. Gerard House is a non-profit organization in Hendersonville, NC offering evidence-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other behavioral health needs. St. Gerard House provides programs for individuals of all ages as well as programs for family members, guardians, caregivers, teachers, and others involved with care of the individual. Services are available to individuals, families, and professionals in WNC. Caroline Long Tindall serves as Chief Executive Director, and Rachel Cushing Cook serves as Chief Clinical Director.

Art in Bloom is open to the public Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 (cash/check) payable at the door, granting unlimited visits throughout the weekend. Voting on the most popular art and floral pairing continues throughout the three-day event, with the winning artist and floral designer each receiving a cash award.

St. Gerard House recognizes its 14th Annual Luncheon Sponsors: Champion Comfort Experts, Vannoy Construction, and AdventHealth, Guardian of Hope Recognition Event Sponsor, Marked Tree Vineyard, and Hunter Volvo, lead sponsor of the Ninth Annual Art in Bloom.

Raffle Tickets are not tax deductible. *Prizes based on number of tickets sold. Odds of winning 1:150.

50/50 SGH Silent Auction

Ninth Annual Art in Bloom Presented by The Gallery at Flat Rock