As the sun began to set on a cool April evening, colorfully chic guests gathered at a private residence in the heart of Eastover for MerriMINT, the grand finale to the Mint Museum Auxiliary’s annual Room to Bloom series of fundraising events.
Nearly 180 attendees flocked to the festive cocktail party, where they nibbled on culinary treats by Something Classic and mingled through the beautifully appointed Colonial Revival house and poolside garden. City Stems provided flower arrangements in spring hues to complement the soft color palette of the home’s interiors, designed by Sarah Fisher. The homeowners were delighted to host an event to support the Mint, as they have been loyal patrons of the art museum for many years.
“We are avid supporters of the Charlotte arts community and appreciate the work the Mint Museum Auxiliary does,” says the homeowner. “The women within that organization care so deeply about making Charlotte a vibrant place to live.”
Since 1956, the Auxiliary has supported the Mint Museum by raising money for community education programs and acquisitions for its permanent art collection. Room to Bloom runs from November through April, culminating with the much-anticipated Spring Symposium, a perennially sold-out event. The Spring Symposium, which features nationally renowned speakers and a seated luncheon, is the Auxiliary’s largest fundraiser. MerriMINT, which is offered exclusively to patrons, benefactors and sponsors of the Mint Museum Auxiliary, is its convivial conclusion.
The women of the Mint Museum Auxiliary work tirelessly to plan the Room to Bloom event each year, and they were grateful to everyone who supported their efforts.
“It’s wonderful to see so many people gathered in such a beautiful venue to celebrate the Mint, and it’s a testament to the Auxiliary’s hard work,” says Ashley Sigmon, who co-chaired MerriMINT with Lucy Doswell. “We will continue to pay it forward by supporting our beloved art museum.”