“Soul for Soil” is an artistic exploration of the profound, historical, and spiritual connection between African American culture and the natural world. This exhibit delves into the deep-rooted relationship with the earth—one that is both ancestral and contemporary, shaped by resilience, creativity, and renewal. Through the lens of spring, a season of rebirth and transformation, […]

Experience Singularity is a Forest, a photography series by Álvaro Alejandro López, a self-taught photographer from Mexico City. López's photography invites viewers to explore the spaces between what is seen and what is felt. His images challenge us to look beyond the surface, revealing connections between seemingly unrelated objects and moments. Each photograph serves as […]

Artist Mary Van Slyke invites you to celebrate spring and the return of lepidoptera (winged insects, including butterflies and moths) with a visit to The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle at the Kelly Education Center, Community Art Gallery. The exhibit features vibrant watercolor paintings that depict in detail the life stages of the cecropia moth. High-magnification […]

Born in Long Island, N.Y., Nancy Kulik received her Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts with a scholarship from Hofstra University. During her time there, she had the opportunity to attend school in Rome and travel across Europe for a semester. This period of her education opened her soul to a deep connection with […]

Portraits of Place is part of a series of site-specific botanical collaborations that honor the land and our connection to it, created by artist Hillary Waters Fayle. Sourced from parks, gardens, or private properties, each piece pays tribute to the people who have come before—those who tilled the soil, planted seeds, or tended trees and […]

In Loving Memory (1952–2025) “Be grateful—every day, no matter what you face.” Journey through the remarkable life and inspiring art of Anh-Van Truong. Born in Vietnam in 1952, Anh-Van endured unimaginable hardships—fleeing her homeland after the 1975 Communist takeover, surviving multiple failed escape attempts, and finally reaching freedom by boat with only a 3% chance […]

In this two-part exhibition, artist Leah Raintree and the family-run business La Amatista offer distinct yet complementary perspectives on the Earth’s deep material history. Through drawings infused with ocean sediment, and ethically-sourced Uruguayan amethysts brought directly from the ground with care, both contributors explore how natural materials can become conduits for reflection, responsibility, and reverence. […]

Location: The Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission) Sophia is a 21-year-old woman with Down syndrome who lives life out loud and in vibrant color. She has studied Chinese brushstroke/Sumi-e watercolor painting for several years. More recently, she’s begun to explore acrylic painting, pottery, and collages — as well […]