Summer Programming
Programming is June 9 - July 25 | Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 1:30pm
The Carpenter Art Garden’s Seeds of Peace after school program is the major component in carrying out our mission. This program serves the Binghampton community through art, mindfulness, organic gardening workshops, and youth entrepreneurship. Our program creates a safe and supportive environment where participants can engage in meaningful activities that promote personal growth, community bonding, sustainable living and offers opportunities for healing.
Camp will be closed June 30 - July 4 for Independence Day
Tuesday Art Garden
The garden is an outdoor creative space where children gather each Tuesday to create art, experience performances, and build relationships.
Art Education
Small Group Art Classes
Small group art and music classes taught by local and national artists, art immersion field trips that inspire creative exploration, and access to opportunities that increase art awareness.
Mosaic Arts Apprentice Program - Mosaic Sculpture Garden
This community-led public art project honors former Binghampton residents. The Mosaic Sculpture Garden is a place for neighborhood engagement and offers mosaic and masonry training for teen and adult staff.
Mural Arts Apprentice Program
Under the leadership of various professional mural artists, Binghampton students participating in the apprentice program will gain the skills necessary to implement complete mural projects. This team has already completed several murals in our community.
Art Interventions
Our Art Interventions galvanize community transformation and provide tools for education, healthy living, community building, employment, and leadership development.
Educational Support
We offer after-school homework help in a loving, comfortable environment in our newest space on Carpenter Street — Aunt Lou’s House. We partner tutors with students for long-term academic support and mentoring. Book Club meets weekly to read engaging material and strengthen critical thinking skills. And neighborhood adults have the opportunity to work with a volunteer to sharpen their writing skills.
Community Gardens
Our two gardens provide skills training, community building, and a place for families to grow healthy eating options. We also sell vegetables throughout the neighborhood. Our produce is featured on the menus of local restaurant partners and can be purchased at farmers markets.
Teen Job Hub
The Teen Job Hub employs Art Garden youth who are prepared for more responsibility. Currently, 25 students work over 185 hours each week as a teen staff. When we ask applicants why they want to work at the Art Garden they say they want to work with people they love, be in a space where they feel supported, and do work that is fun and that they feel is important for the neighborhood.