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St. Roch Revitalization Project Updates
The NOLA Artist is pleased to announce we are entering into phase three of the St. Roch Revitalization Project. With financial support from Norfolk Southern, the organization is installing new benches and plants along six blocks of the District D section of St. Roch Avenue. The Need When looking at the crime map of this…
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Cyanotypes on Stones with AIR, Mira Wolf
This spring, we are thrilled to welcome Mira Wolf as our Artist-in-Resident. Known for their sustainable approach to making art with nature, Mira has quickly made a mark with their first workshop, “Creating Cyanotypes on Stones,” held at Galvez Garden. From the moment participants arrived, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement and curiosity. Mira’s workshop was…
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Solar Power Coming to Galvez Garden
We are pleased to share that we have entered into a partnership with the Footprint Project to provide solar energy for our greenhouse. With a mission to provide cleaner energy for communities in crisis, between disasters they partner with mutual aid networks, non-profits, schools, fire stations, and government entities to cut diesel, cut carbon, and…
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Alternative Spring Breakers from Notre Dame and Suffolk Visit Galvez Garden
This week we hosted two alternative spring break activities with out-of-town college students at Galvez Garden. It was a busy, productive, and inspiring week! We are so moved by how these young people chose to spend their spring break and had a wonderful time hosting both groups. Notre Dame Institute for Social Concern On Tuesday…
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Budding Artists Program: Location Change!
Our Budding Artists Arts & Literacy program for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers has been relocated to the Rosa Keller Library branch. All our programming will proceed as scheduled, offered on Mondays in March at 10:30, starting March 10th. Historical Significance Join us at the historic Arts and Crafts Villa, built in 1918 located…
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Please Please Pollinators Workshop
Workshop for kids exploring pollinators! Join us as Lilith Dorsey leads us in their final workshop as Galvez Garden’s Artist-in-Resident! On March 9th at 1:00 Lilith will be hosting their final workshop, devoted to engaging children and their families in protecting and appreciating pollinators. The workshop will be held at Galvez Garden. This workshop involves…
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Brackish Artist Cohort Visits Galvez Garden
The NOLA Artist Incubator was thrilled when the Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans asked us to host the Brackish Artist Cohort today at Galvez Garden. The selected Brackish Artist Cohort are artists who experience a four week curriculum designed to demystify the most pressing environmental issues and challenges facing Southeast Louisiana. From architects to…
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Welcoming, Notre Dame: Institute for Social Concern Students in March
The NOLA Artist Incubator is pleased to be partnering with Notre Dame’s Institute for Social Concern this spring. The Institute for Social Concerns is an interdisciplinary institute responding to the complex demands of justice through a combination of justice education and research for the common good. The intent of the institute is to bring people…
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Annual Budding Artists Program Returns in March at Norman Mayer Library
We are pleased to announce our Budding Artists art and literacy program will return to Norman Mayer Library this spring! Classes will be held on Mondays at 10:30 March 10th through the 31st. The four-week program series is designed for children 2 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Create sustainable art projects inspired by…
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Upcoming Alternative Break Service Trip with Suffolk Students
The NOLA Artist Incubator is pleased to welcome Suffolk’s Center for Community Engagement students on their upcoming Alternative Spring Break Trip to New Orleans. This year, the trip will focus on racial justice, and will be bringing a group of 12 passionate students and 2 advisors who are eager to learn, serve, and contribute to…
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