Creative Learning in the Garden at 138th Street Community Garden in the Bronx
Community Garden Art Workshops
The Community Garden Art Workshops bring together art, nature, and community through hands-on creative experiences for participants of all ages. As part of the Reflections of Us: Bronx Silhouette Mural Project, each workshop invites the community to explore a variety of artistic techniques, including painting, watercolor, silhouette portraiture, collaborative mural-making, and creative garden-inspired projects.
Participants are encouraged to express themselves, build new artistic skills, and contribute to public artwork that reflects the stories, diversity, and spirit of the neighborhood. These workshops create a welcoming space where creativity, collaboration, and community flourish while transforming the garden into a place of artistic inspiration and connection.
Work in Progress: The mural wall has been cleaned, primed, and prepared as the foundation for the Reflections of Us: Bronx Silhouette Mural Project. Every mural begins with a blank canvas, ready to be transformed through creativity and community collaboration.
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Mural in Progress: The wall has been primed and prepared for the Reflections of Us: Bronx Silhouette Mural Project. The journey from a blank wall to a vibrant community mural begins here.
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Preparing the Foundation: Every mural begins with preparation. Priming the wall creates a clean canvas for the next stage of the Reflections of Us: Bronx Silhouette Mural Project.
Collaboration & Creativity
Public art is built through collaboration. Working alongside artists, volunteers, and community members has made each mural project a shared experience. Together we exchange ideas, celebrate culture, and transform public spaces into places that inspire creativity, connection, and neighborhood pride.
Why This Garden Matters
The 138th Street Community Garden is more than a green space, it's a place where art, nature, and community come together. Through murals, workshops, and creative programming, the garden continues to grow as a welcoming space for learning, self-expression, and cultural celebration.
Community Art Workshops | Summer 2026
As part of the Reflections of Us: Bronx Silhouette Mural Project, free community workshops invite participants of all ages to explore painting, watercolor, silhouette portraits, collaborative mural-making, and other hands-on creative activities while contributing to the ongoing transformation of the garden.
Tuesday, June 30 | 2–4 PM – Garden Painting & Watercolors
Tuesday, July 7 | 2–4 PM – Silhouette Portrait Art Day
Tuesday, July 14 | 2–4 PM – Create Art for the Garden
Tuesday, July 21 | 1–3 PM – Community Garden Panel Painting
All Ages Welcome • Free Art Supplies • Family Friendly
Art in Action | 2023
2023: Water Bottle Spray Paint Workshop
2024: Uplift The Community mural
2026: Reflections of Us mural project + free community workshops
Special thanks to the Bronx Council on the Arts for supporting this community arts initiative through the 2026 Community Engagement Grant (CEG).
