ov

Room to Bloom

The 73rd Annual Room to Bloom Celebration promises to be the highlight of 2024-25! This time-honored Auxiliary tradition represents fellowship and philanthropy at its best. Please plan to join in this year’s festivities while supporting our beloved Mint Museum. Mark your calendar now for all of the exciting and inspiring events listed below.


ABOUT ROOM TO BLOOM

Each spring The Mint Museum Auxiliary plans, produces, and hosts the Room to Bloom Celebration, a premiere fundraiser for The Mint Museum. Since its inception over 60 years ago, this effort has contributed over $16.3 million towards The Mint Museum including funds and acquisitions for the Museum's permanent collection. The Mint Museum Auxiliary continues to build on the legacy of outstanding and creative fundraising programs. This year's Room to Bloom Celebration highlights include:

CommenceMINT |  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This widely popular cocktail buffet will be hosted in a stunning private home to honor Fall EnrichMINT Speaker Ivan Shaw and is offered exclusively to Sponsors, Benefactors and Patrons.

The fall Enrichmint forum  |  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Join us for this marquee kick-off to the Room to Bloom Celebration as we honor Ivan Shaw, a luminary in the world of photography, interior design and fashion. Ivan Shaw's illustrious career has spanned two decades with him now serving as the Corporate Photography Director overseeing the US Condé Nast Archive as well as serving as the Visuals Editor for The World of Interiors. Previously, he served as Photography Director of Vogue, a position he held for twenty years. Please join us for an inspiring morning filled with insights into photography, design and fashion.

WINTER WONDERMINT | FEBRUARY 8, 2025 

The winter party will be a fun night of pickleball activities with a Palm Royale theme. Perfect night to play or cheer on a team.

Spring Symposium  |  Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2025

This perennially sold-out coffee, lecture and luncheon is held at the Charlotte Country Club. We are delighted to host esteemed guests Mary Celeste Beall of Blackberry Farm and Steele Marcoux, Editor in Chief of Veranda magazine. Mary Celeste's Blackberry Farm was recently honored as the number ONE Resort in the South by Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards. Joining her is Steele Marcoux, known for her expertise in design trends, architecture, and travel. Prepare to be inspired and informed as we delve into the world of luxury travel, design excellence, and the art behind creating unforgettable experiences.

Merrimint  |  Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2025

This festive cocktail party, hosted in a stunning private residence is offered exclusively to our Patrons, Benefactors and Sponsors. This event honors Symposium speakers while celebrating the conclusion of another successful Room to Bloom season.

For patron & Benefactor packages, click here.