Green Artists League

Alchemical Garden will be a richly layered evolving art and horticulture experience accessible on many different levels to the public. Located on a 155′x25′ site at the southern end of the Clipper City Rail Trail, the Garden will include pathways, sculptural seating areas and art, living pavilions, archways and furniture and planting areas. It will function as a living laboratory of soil remediation, permaculture and hyper-accumulation. It will also be an exceptional educational opportunity, a beautiful public destination and an interdisciplinary venue promoting a variety of artistic projects.

To make a tax deductable donation to the Alchmical Garden project click here and enter Alchemical Garden in the Designation field.

“Flower Power” Pot

Supported in part by a grant from the Newburyport Cultural Council, GAL collage artist Pamela Perkins will conduct five weekday workshops during April school vacation. Students will work in teams to create four large Art-Pots which will later be planted and installed in a shared community garden. This is the beginning of GAL’s “Articulture #3”—a series of ongoing projects.

Called “Flower Power,” the workshop utilizes drawing, painting, decoupage and collage techniques. Participants will visually explore the world of “plant guilds,” permaculture and edible flowers, and upon completion, each pot will represent the horticultural science of the plants growing in them–how they’re working together to create and sustain a healthy environment.

In collaboration with permaculture expert, Charlotte Dion, GAL developed the design and layout of the pot gardens to keep the soil nourished, attract pollinating insects and repel unwanted insects. What each plant is doing will be explored and artfully represented. The colors and flavors of the various flowers will also be discussed.

This workshop begins a growing season during which students will be encouraged to keep a garden journal, help harvest the flowers and make collective decisions as to the best use of the bounty—some ideas are to use as garnish in soups and salads, frozen into ice cubes to garnish beverages or make candied petals. The process fosters creativity, teamwork and successful outcomes.

In partnership with the Newburyport Learning Enrichment Center, GAL’s “Flower Power” will take place Monday, April 19th to Friday, April 23rd from noon to 2 p.m. in the Center at 15 Storey Avenue in Newburyport. For more information, please call Nancy Earls, Project Director at (978) 884-1343.

Erin's Frog Painting in 5 Year Plan Art Book

Exciting News!! GAL founder and Co-director Erin Stack is one of only 32 artists internationally who have been tapped to contribute to a magnificent green arts fundraising project!!

Click here to read the press release.

Click here to visit the 5 Year Plan website.

Look for GAL’s Site specific Green Haiku made out of cast recycled glass around Amesbury’s pond and waterfall this Winter. This project was supported by a generous grant from the Amesbury Cultural Council.

GAL is finishing up phase 1 of  the New Eden Collaborative Sustainable Community Mural  at First Parish Church in Newbury, MA. The Green Artists League asked members of the New Eden Collaborative for their vision of a sustainable community. Their aspirations were used as the inspiration for this 9’ x 60′ mural in the entrance hallway to Holtan Hall at First Parish Church. Come by on Fridays from 10AM-3PM to talk with the GALs as they work on the mural and let’s brainstorm what we can do for a sustainable future. This mural is partially funded by a generous grant from the Newbury Cultural Council. First Parish Church is located at 20 High Road, Newbury, MA.

GAL member, Deb Cinamon Whalen, A NOFA (New England Organic Farm Association) trained organic land care specialist, will be offering a two-hour Introduction to Organic Vegetable Gardening class for New Eden Collaborative participants. The class is also open to anyone else interested in organic gardening. It will be offered twice at First Parish Church of Newbury, 20, High Road, Newbury, MA, on Friday, February 20th from 6:30-8:30 P.M. and Saturday, March 7th from 5:00-7:00 P.M. $5 at the door.