ART IN BLOOM
ART BLOOMS IN 2023
PRESENTED BY AMAZON
Many of the Giant Cherry Blossom sculptures returned in spring 2023 to locations in all eight wards of Washington, DC, and beyond. Scroll down to check out the map with Art In Bloom locations.
Art bloomed in 2022 with the Petalpalooza Art Walk, a series of immersive, ‘Instagrammable’ art installations that residents and visitors enjoyed 24/7 from April 4 – 17 throughout the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, leading up to Petalpalooza on April 16. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the 2023 Petalpalooza Art Walk!
MEET THE ARTISTS
by Melissa Ragos, Maria Luz Roa, Natalie Cox, Gonzalo Rodriguez and Darrah Wills
ART IN BLOOM PHOTOS & VIDEOS
BEHIND THE SCENES
WHERE TO FIND ART IN BLOOM
What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now spans five weekends throughout Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. Spring It On and go all out in celebrating the season — from exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to, vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom to joyful Petal Porches, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!
View the map below to locate the Art in Bloom presented by Amazon Giant Cherry Blossom Sculptures available in public spaces throughout the region. Please note that some sculptures may be in storage; please review the listing to determine if the sculpture is currently on display.
Questions? E-mail us at ncbf@ncbfdc.org.
Born in Holguín, Cuba in 1970, Orlando Quevedo studied at the Vocational School of Arts and later attended the Professional School of Fine Arts in his hometown. He finished his formal education at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. After graduating, he immigrated to Philadelphia where he worked as a professor of art appreciation at La Salle University and used his talents to paint several murals in the downtown area. While in Philadelphia, Quevedo began to apply more vibrant colors on his canvases. The oeuvres show his mastery of color and form, inspired by the Baroque era and Surrealism. They depict a blend of architectural interiors with elements of illusion. Together, these elements form his unique style, Magical Realism. Park West Gallery Artist Orlando Quevedo has deftly applied his signature magical realism style to depict the captivating beauty of the blossoms on canvas, for a breathtaking and mesmerizing artistic interpretation of the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival.
To view more of Quevedo’s works, click here.
ART BLOOMS AT REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT
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To reserve your parking spot, visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
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