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Galvez Garden Expands Sustainable Initiatives with New NOLA Cans 4 Food Partnership
Galvez Garden is proud to announce the expansion of its sustainability efforts with the introduction of a new partnership with NOLA Cans 4 Food. This exciting initiative will complement our ongoing collaboration with Compost NOW, in which the Incubator has successfully composted over 20,000 pounds of food waste from our landfills. In addition to can…
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Galvez Garden Gets a Greenhouse
We are thrilled to announce the completion of a brand-new greenhouse at Galvez Garden! After an intensive build that spanned 80 hours, our dedicated volunteers have brought this exciting project to fruition, showcasing the true power of community collaboration. The new greenhouse will serve as a vital space for nurturing a variety of plants, allowing…
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Upcoming Workshops and Volunteer Opportunities at Galvez Garden
Happy New Year! we are pleased to announce we have the new greenhouse up, just in time to start planting for the spring. We are looking forward to offering expanded programming as a result of the new infrastructure at Galvez Garden. Introducing a new weekly volunteer day, Gatherings at Galvez Garden will be offered every…
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Introducing Meghan Smith, the Incubator’s 2025 Spring Intern
The NOLA Artist Incubator is pleased to announce our newest addition to the team, Meghan Smith. In partnership with Loyola University New Orleans College of Arts and Sciences, the Incubator is offering our first internship for the spring semester. Throughout the semester Meghan will be given the opportunity for hands-on experiential learning through the organization.…
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Year in Review
Looking back, 2024 was a huge year for the organization! In the area of the arts: the Incubator presented a four month exhibition at Longue Vue and hosted our Artist-in-Residency program supporting workshops and the creation of new artwork. Working with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement, we facilitated the fabrication of a new landmark…
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NOLA Artist Incubator Receives $15,000 Grant from Norfolk Southern
NOLA Artist Incubator is proud to be a 2024 recipient of Norfolk Southern’s Thriving Communities Grant Program. The Incubator has been awarded $15,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support its mission to create a network of makers for more equitable and sustainable New Orleans. The funds will be used for continuation of…
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Wonderful Workshop Using Natural Dye & Block Printing at Galvez Garden
On Sunday participants in our workshop created beautiful scarves, bags, and satchels using natural dye and block printing. Led by current Artist-in-Resident, Lilith Dorsey hosted an unforgettable workshop in which guests of the workshop created unique fabric art at Galvez Garden. Known for their passion for art and writing that connects deeply with nature, Lilith…
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NOLA Artist Incubator Awarded $3,000 Grant from Home Depot Foundation to Support Community Garden Initiatives
The NOLA Artist Incubator is thrilled to announce that it has received a $3,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation to further its mission of creating a network of makers for a more equitable and sustainable New Orleans. This generous funding will play a pivotal role in enhancing local initiatives, including the ongoing development of…
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Executive Director Accepted into Playbook’s Imagination Fund Cohort
“What’s your wildest imagination?” was the prompt for Playbook’s latest challenge for creatives. The top 50 ideas with the most originality and community impact potential were awarded financial support to complete a creative project within a 30 day period. Upon selection, the chosen 50 creatives will join a 30-day cohort to #imaginewithPlaybook. The criteria for…
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Exploring Creativity with Lilith Dorsey at Galvez Garden
The NOLA Artist Incubator has welcomed its current Artist-in-Residence, Lilith Dorsey, who recently hosted their first workshop at the Galvez Garden. Participants were invited to explore the fascinating world of terrariums with the writer and Voodoo Priestess and created their own cemetariums. Lilith Dorsey, known for their cultural storytelling and knowledge of plants, took participants…
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