Special thanks to our Honorary Chair Jane Emison and to Kathy and Allen Lenzmeiers' generous contribution in honor of Jane Emison.

We also thank our corporate sponsors: Best Buy; Briggs and Morgan, P.A.; Lakewood Cemetery; U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management; and our in-kind sponsors: Alliance Française, Bachman's, Comcast, Len Busch Roses, Maximum Graphics, Minnesota Public Radio, and Vanguard Travel. And extraordinary thanks to the following individual sponsors: Lucille Amis, Nancy Bergerson, Madeline Betsch, Mary Bowman, Blythe Brenden, Linda Goldenberg, Barbara Goldner, Anne Hull, Pat Jaffray, Jean Krogness, Sally Mathieu, Mary Agnes and Al McQuinn, Sheila Morgan, Kathy Murphy and Norm Rickeman, Jeanne Pemble, Elie Reid, Glenda Struthers, Teresa Vickery, Helen Waldron, and one anonymous donor.

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Proceeds from Art in Bloom will be directed to the new Friends Children’s Fund, which provides enriching opportunities for young people to experience and be inspired by the world of art. Meaningful exposure to art can benefit children in many ways, from developing their critical-thinking skills to broadening their worlds to inspiring their imaginations. The fund especially strives to provide educational and engaging art experiences to children who would likely otherwise not receive them.

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