Friday, April 25, 2025
7:00 p.m.–midnight
Presented by our Anniversary Title Sponsor
The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza pops!
Marvelous amusement awaits at the 10th edition of Bloom Bash, the vibrant, late-night celebration that kicks off Art Alive weekend.
The 2025 edition of Bloom Bash marks ten years of philanthropy and fun. This radiant celebration that kicks off the Art Alive weekend attracts trendsetters and late-night revelers with incredible food and cocktails, unique art experiences and performers. Plus, Bloom Bash attendees can dance the night away while enjoying a first look at the nearly 100 Art Alive floral arrangements throughout the Museum.
Bloom Bash features
- Divine savory and sweet delicacies from more than 30 of San Diego’s top fine dining eateries
- An extravagant selection of custom mixed libations
- Craft beer by Rincon Reservation Road Brewery
- Stunning contemporary art installations by Christopher Schardt and German Corrales
- After-hours access to the Art Alive floral exhibition
- Live music, unique performances, and dancing all night
- Return of the Ferris wheel on the plaza sponsored by Harrah’s Resort SoCal
Plus, much more 10th edition fun to be announced…
Member Tickets on Sale January 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Nonmember Tickets on Sale January 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
$250 members | $350 nonmembers
VIP Bloom Bash Packages are available now! Learn about more exclusive VIP offerings available in our new Bloom Bash packages.
Bloom Bash is a 21+ event. ID required.
Please bring your ID and printed or electronic ticket to the event. Proceeds from Bloom Bash and Art Alive, The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature fundraiser and annual floral exhibition, benefit education, outreach, and art initiatives year-round. No refunds available. Bloom Bash tickets are tax deductible (less $75 per ticket). If you are unable to attend, please return your tickets in advance of Bloom Bash so that your donation is fully deductible. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of Bloom Bash cancellation due to inclement weather, all tickets are considered fully deductible charitable donations.
Bloom Bash Featured Artists
Christopher Schardt
Christopher Schardt is an LED artist from Oakland, California, best known for his large, immersive works such as Mariposa, Paraluna, Mind Wash and Firmament. He also creates smaller sculptures for indoor spaces. Many of his pieces rotate, making use of persistence-of-vision to create shimmering, high-resolution displays.
His works have appeared at many venues including Burning Man, Electric Daisy Carnival, Hudson Yards, The Smithsonian Institution, the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Oakland Museum of California, Blink Cincinnati, the Charlotte International Art Festival, and the 2020 World’s Fair in Dubai.
German Corrales
German is an internationally recognized artist and a creative force for change. Born and raised in Tijuana and San Diego’s Barrio Logan, Chicano Park, he is a first-generation descendant of Purepecha heritage from Michoacán, Mexico. As a renowned Chicano Park muralist, German has dedicated over 20 years to teaching and giving back to his community.
Currently serving as an Artist in Residence in Logan Heights, San Diego, German continues to collaborate with various organizations, including The Chicano Park Museum, San Diego Unified School District, UCSD Park and Market Murals, City Heights Music School, Perkins Elementary School, The Chrysalis Monarch Center for the Arts, and All For Logan Non-Profit. Additionally, as of October 2024, he has been commissioned by the City of San Diego to showcase his artwork on over 45 IKE Smart Cities kiosks throughout the city, with the project launching in November 2024 and running for six months. Internationally, German partners with Proyecto Coyote in Michoacán, the Gobierno de Michoacán, and the community of Cherán, where he continues to teach and paint murals in his ancestral homeland.
Bloom Bash Chairs
Robin Wilson Carrier
Jaimi Lomas
Mitch Mitchell
Micki Olin
Rhianna White
Sweet & Savory Station Partners
A+M Catering
Alma San Diego – A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
ARLO San Diego
ARTIFACT at Mingei
Beach Break Market
Bivouac Ciderworks
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
BoujieMana
Cake and Sip San Diego
Cannonball at Belmont Park
CHiPZ HAPPEN
Coast Catering
Cravory Cookies
Dang Brother Pizza
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Del’s Hideout
Feast on This Culinary & Event Production
Fuego Marino
Garibaldi
GelatoLove
Harvest Kitchen
Juan Jasper
Kairoa Brewing Co.
Little Fox Cups and Cones
Mister A’s
Nobu San Diego
Panama 66
The Prado at Balboa Park
Pretzels & Pints
Provisional Kitchen
Ranch 45
Sally’s Fish House and Bar
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza / Toasted Gastrobrunch
Sweet Petite Confections
STK
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Top of the Market
Wavy Burgers
The Wild Thyme Company
Vessel Restaurant
