Art in Bloom was created to further beautify the city of Lewes with outdoor art. Its mission is to enhance the beautification and cultural environment of Historic Lewes and the community at large by means of public art in the form of sculptures, murals, mosaics, and other art projects that enrich the lives of the citizens of Lewes.

The mission of the Children's Learning Garden is to create a learning garden where families can see how local fruits, flowers and vegetables grow. The garden provides hands-on experiences through supervised activities by LIB members and community volunteers.

The committee consists of LIB members and community members. The committee meets monthly from March through September at the Lewes Library. Children’s events are held at the garden on Mondays and Fridays from mid-June through August at 10:30 am. Activities are centered around garden-inspired stories, science, food, and arts and crafts.

The Decorating Committee decorates some of our downtown gardens and barrels with seasonal decorations for the fall and holiday seasons. These decorations enhance the downtown area after the annuals of summer have been pulled. This committee also designs, builds and decorates the LIB entry for the Annual Lewes Holiday Parade.

The Finance Committee, under the leadership of the treasurer, manages the finances of Lewes in Bloom.

This committee oversees and assists all fundraising events. Some of our fundraising events include the Spring Tulip Sale, the May Plant Sale and the holiday Wreath Sale.

PLANT SALE
Co-chairs organize a team to prepare for this sale. Plants are donated by members and brought to the warehouse to be potted as needed and priced. Chairs coordinate the drop-off of plants at the warehouse and schedule volunteers to pot and price as well as sell at this event.

WREATH SALE
Chair (or co-chairs) organize a group of volunteers to promote and sell wreaths to local homes and businesses. Tasks include taking orders, receiving payments, preparing wreaths for distribution, and delivery of the wreaths.

This is a standing committee with the goal of raising funds to support our LiB financial objectives. Some of our fundraising activities are the Garden Sponsorships, Annual Tulip Appeal, DoMore24, and Shop & Dine. The committee also solicits donations & sponsorships from local businesses.

This is a standing committee with the goal of raising funds to support our LiB financial objectives. Some of our fundraising activities are the Garden Sponsorships, Annual Tulip Appeal, DoMore24, and Shop & Dine. The committee also solicits donations & sponsorships from local businesses.

The Patron (Volunteer) Program is the frontline in the maintenance of all our gardens. A patron is any member who works in an LIB garden. Each garden has one or two Lead Patrons who organize their volunteers to provide seasonal planting and general garden upkeep. The number of patrons volunteering varies by the size of the gardens and the need. However, any member wishing to volunteer in a specific location will not be turned away. Become a patron!

The governance committee provides guidance to the LIB Board of Advisors, recruits new members & reviews policies as needed.
2026 Committee Members:
Deb Cebula, Bill Carpenter, Liz Clements, Cindy Stearns, Pat Swindell, Ed Zygmonski

Our primary focus is planting and maintaining various gardens and containers around Lewes. The
Horticulture team designs the landscape of each garden.

The Programs committee is responsible for providing speakers for our general membership meetings.
The goal of this committee is to educate the membership and provide information on other organizations within the Lewes area, such as the beekeepers, the Hosta Society, and Master Gardeners.

The Membership Committee oversees the recruitment of LIB members, manages solicitation of new members, sends out annual renewal reminders, and ensures collection of dues. The committee helps educate membership on how to get involved with LIB activities. This committee also maintains the electronic list of LIB members.

The Public Relations Committee has a vital role in getting information to the community at large, using avenues such as press releases and local media outlets.

Lewes in Bloom members are hard workers and terrific volunteers. The Social committee makes sure
that we have a good time as well. They plan various social activities throughout the year, including but
not limited to happy hours, bus trips, boat rides, and other events.

Social Media Committee manages LIB’s image and events across the Facebook and Instagram platforms. This committee welcomes participation from any member. So, if you love to take photos, they welcome your input at any time!

The Technology Committee supports the LIB mission through reliable, secure and innovative digital
solutions.

The Warehouse committee is responsible for maintaining the LIB warehouse located on Schley Ave. The warehouse is used as a work area as well as a storage facility for all activities associated with Lewes in Bloom. The Carpentry Crew builds planters, helps with the LIB Holiday Float, and any other items needed to be made for LIB.

Members contribute articles to our weekly email blast. The LIB Blast is sent out most Sunday evenings with important dates and information for our members.