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 80 Art Alive floral arrangements throughout the Museum.
Bloom Bash features
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- Divine savory and sweet delicacies from more than 35 of San Diego’s top fine dining eateries
- A special Bloom Bash 10th edition metamorphosis signature cocktail experience
- An extravagant selection of custom mixed libations by Harrah’s Resort SoCal, Hendrick’s Gin, Milagro Tequila, Panama 66, and a local brands bar by There San Diego
- Craft beer by Rincon Reservation Road Brewery
- Remarkable wines by J. Lohr, the family-owned, award-winning vineyards know for sustainable practices
- 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
- Plus the return some attendee-picked favorites from the past 10 years:
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- The Ferris wheel on the plaza sponsored by Harrah’s Resort SoCal
- Music by DJ Gabe Vega
- The sax stylings of Erisa Nicole
- Entertainment by Flashpoint Skate Team
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And more to be announced…
Tickets Now On Sale!
$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.
Ramon Franco Arambula
Ramon Franco Arambula was born in Jalisco, Mexico, closely observing and working with the artistic work of his very talented uncle. At the age of eight, he moved to Texas as a first-generation immigrant. He graduated from San Jose State University in California with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and started a custom, handmade sculpture studio in the Bay Area. Ramon designs, develops, produces, constructs, and displays all his works himself all over the Bay Area and abroad. Ramon’s work has been described as “ethereal realism” and whimsically realistic. The work blends impossible imagery with elements of sculpture to create unique, dreamlike environments. Elements of nature, technology and spiritualism are major components of his work. He notes, “Everything that I make means something, my work feels safe, and it makes me feel more in control. Whether it’s a 15-foot tall orchid or a 6-foot cake sculpture, all my work is made from my necessity to understand and respond to my unique perspective of the world.”
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’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
Sweet Petite Confections
STK
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Top of the Market
Wavy Burgers
The Wild Thyme Company
Vessel Restaurant
Bloom Bash Sponsors
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