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Budding Artists Spring Programming Starts in May
Registration is open for our Budding Artists program at our the Library! This arts and nature based literacy program provides hands-on learning activities with traditional story time for children 2-5 and their families. Join us as we create projects using natural and recycled materials to make our masterpieces! Workshops will be held Mondays at the…
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The Incubator Awarded Funds to Install a Shipping Container at Galvez Garden
We are pleased to share that the Incubator has been selected as a beneficiary of the New Orleans Community Urban Agriculture Micro Grant Fund. Funds awarded will be used to install a Customized Shipping Container at Galvez Garden. A multi-purpose shipping container can serve as a point of access for various farming activities, making it…
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Larry Frates to Host “Nature Inspires Art” Workshop at Galvez Garden
Larry Frates, Creative Arts Consultant and Teaching Artist of Prescott Farm, will be facilitating a workshop in which participants will be making ink and brushes from natural materials to create ink drawings at Galvez Garden. This collaboration between Prescott Farm and the NOLA Artist Incubator is rooted in goals to support artists and the creation…
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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…
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Tiny Terrariums Workshop: A Green Thumb Gathering at Rosa Keller
Today marked the inaugural Tiny Terrariums workshop, held in collaboration with the New Orleans Public Library and proudly sponsored by the Friends of New Orleans Public Library. This engaging program brought together plant enthusiasts and curious minds alike, eager to delve into the art of creating miniature ecosystems. Participants were greeted by NOLA Artist Incubator…
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Hosting Adult Art & Gardening Programming at the Library this Fall
The NOLA Artist Incubator is pleased to be offering new adult art and gardening programming with the New Orleans Public Library in the fall. Starting in September we’ll be facilitating, “Bring the Outdoors Inside – Creating Tiny Terrariums”. Join us for an exciting new workshop at the library to connect with nature and crafting! Discover…
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Open Call to Artists: Request for Proposals July 18th – August 8th
The NOLA Artist Incubator is pleased to announce our Request for Proposals period is open. We are looking forward our next Artist-in-Resident! We want you to share your art with the community by hosting workshops at Galvez Garden. Request for Proposals DETAILS: Selected artists will present a total of 4 workshops that should be approximately…
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Budding Artists at the Library: Harvesting Creativity with Papier-Mâché Baskets
This week in our Budding Artists program at the New Orleans Public Library, creativity blossomed as families came together to craft colorful papier-mâché harvesting baskets. The session was full of laughter, learning, and lots of gluey fingers as we explored a hands-on project using simple, earth-friendly materials. Children and their caregivers began by using balloons…
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Budding Artists Summer Programming is Popping at the Library: Making Art with Bubbles!
We had the most amazing start to our summer Budding Artists Program today! All our learners were so excited to read about flowers at our story time and learn that: flowers are pretty, weird. We read the book of the same title and then made our own flowers. The twist? We painted with bubbles! Our…
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