1. Museum of Fine Art's Art in Bloom

#2 Art Event
Each spring, the museum's Art in Bloom displays 70 extravagant floral arrangements, along with three days of artsy classes and events. Next: April, 2013
Each spring, the museum's Art in Bloom displays 70 extravagant floral arrangements, along with three days of artsy classes and events. Next: April, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
2. MassArt Auction

#3 Art Event
The Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s annual fund-raiser, the MassArt Auction, took in $730,000 from 800 guests in 2012. Next: April 13, 2013
The Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s annual fund-raiser, the MassArt Auction, took in $730,000 from 800 guests in 2012. Next: April 13, 2013
Photo: Renee Ricciardi
3. School of the Museum of Fine Arts Medal Award Gala

#4 Art Event
For making a lasting impact on the art world, photographer Lalla Essaydi was honored by the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at its medal gala dinner in 2012. Next: May 2013
For making a lasting impact on the art world, photographer Lalla Essaydi was honored by the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at its medal gala dinner in 2012. Next: May 2013
Photo: Ronald Cowie Photography
4. Boston International Fine Arts Show

#5 Art Event
At its 16th edition this fall, the Boston International Fine Arts Show will showcase works from 40 contemporary and traditional galleries. Next: November 15-18, 2012
At its 16th edition this fall, the Boston International Fine Arts Show will showcase works from 40 contemporary and traditional galleries. Next: November 15-18, 2012
Photo: Joni Lohr
5. Artists for Humanity Greatest Party on Earth

#6 Art Event
This year's Greatest Party on Earth marked Artists for Humanity’s 20th anniversary, raising $250,000 from 500 guests. Next: April 2013
This year's Greatest Party on Earth marked Artists for Humanity’s 20th anniversary, raising $250,000 from 500 guests. Next: April 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Artists For Humanity