We believe in the power of art to transform spaces.
The Incubator is rooted in arts, education, and sustainability. As such, the nonprofit works with culture bearers and youth to grow gardens, green spaces, and environmentally focused public art that gives back to the community. NOLA Artist Incubator offers sustainable urban agriculture and art workshops through our community garden and partnerships with other organizations.
Our work integrates the pillars of: Sustainability and Food Justice Initiatives at Galvez Garden; Community Improvements & Collaborative Beautification Projects; Arts, Culture, & Support of Local Creative Economy; and, Education.
Mission Statement
Providing education, community outreach, and an Artist-in-Residence Program, the NOLA Artist Incubator is committed to building a creative network of makers for a more sustainable New Orleans.
Education, Wellness and Community Outreach
The NOLA Artist Incubator maintains the Galvez Garden, an ongoing social practice project and teaching garden in St. Roch. Through the Galvez Garden we offer community compost and recycling collection weekly, while advancing nutritional literacy and food security through our organic vegetable garden. The Incubator offers workshops, events, an Artist-in-Residency program, and a seasonal wellness program -focused on yoga, meditation, and breath work- at Galvez Garden. Providing volunteer and community engagement opportunities through our garden, in collaboration with other nonprofits, the organization creates opportunities for artists and the community in the areas of: agricultural and environmental education, food nutrition, environmental art, community gardening, and conservation in urban landscapes.
Budding Artists
Budding Artists early education program is designed to create sustainable art and literacy experiences focused on nature with children and their caregivers. We facilitate this program in partnership with New Orleans Public Library in both spring and summer.
S.E.A.D.
Sustainable Environmental Art Delivery
The NOLA Artist Incubator offers S.E.A.D. programming, in which we work with schools and organizations delivering programming directly on site. S.E.A.D. Outreach Program is designed to provide Arts, Literacy, Environmental Science, and Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) opportunities to youth and families in the greater New Orleans community. Providing customizable project-based opportunities between learners and collaborating artists, we offer a range of small workshops to large scaled projects building artistically curated environmental mitigation installations.
Supporting the Creation of New Artwork & Culture Bearers through Public Art
Artist-in-Residency
The Galvez Garden offers Artist-in-Residency opportunities for creative experimentation and expression in the areas of environmental art, green architecture, and community gardening.
Southern artists with interests experimenting in green architecture, environmental art installations, or hosting workshops connecting art and nature are encouraged to apply for our residency program. Examples of projects include conducting a workshop for the community on site or creating nature inspired or environmentally focused art installations at the garden.
Public Art and Green Space Initiatives
The Incubator addresses several interconnected problems in New Orleans through its programming, leveraging the power of art, education, and community engagement. These problems broadly fall into the categories of environmental challenges, community needs, and educational gaps. The organization’s focus on collaborative beautification and community engagement helps address a need for greater community cohesion and shared spaces.
The NOLA Artist Incubator facilitated the St. Roch Avenue beautification project in which a local metalworker was employed to fabricate and install a neighborhood sign for St. Roch. The organization planted a native plants garden in the second phase of the project for the community. We have secured additional funding for beautifying six blocks of the avenue and look forward to working on phase three of the project in partnership with Parks and Parkways starting in June of 2025.
From our Blog
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Finding the Garden Within: Yoga, Meditation, and Breath Work Series with Indigo Coaching Coming to Galvez Garden
In Partnership with Indigo Coaching, Dr. Bethany Moore will be delivering yoga, meditation, and breath work classes at Galvez Garden. Classes will be held on Fridays in November from 10am-11am. What to Expect: A 60-minute slow flow of breathwork, meditation and yin yoga poses (less dynamic than the yang style but more powerful) which allow…
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Upcoming Programming with Plantainfutures: Lunar Astronomy Circle at Galvez Garden
Be enchanted by folklore, magic, art, breath work, and nature at Galvez Garden. Inspired by the moon & intended to ground you, as a family. We are thrilled to be welcoming our newest Artist-in-Resident, Plantainfutures! Samille Ganges is going to be offering the Lunar Astronomy Circle series starting in October. Plantainfutures With a diverse background…
Contact us:
lissie@nolaartistincubator.org
The NOLA Artist Incubator is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available.
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