Fall Programming
September 15- December 19
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, urban farming workshops, and youth entrepreneurship. Our program creates a safe and supportive environment where participants can engage in meaningful art based activities that promote personal growth, community bonding and sustainable living.
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
Students work in small groups, allowing for individualized attention, deeper peer connection, and hands-on learning. This approach creates an environment where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to take creative risks.
Mural Teen Apprenticeship Program
Carpenter Art Garden’s Mural Program transforms blank walls into vibrant works of art that reflect the stories, culture, and voices of the Binghampton community. Working in small groups alongside professional artists, youth learn design, painting, and collaboration skills while contributing to large-scale public art. Each mural project aligns with national visual art standards, ensuring that students grow both technically and creatively as they bring beauty and pride to their neighborhood.
Art Interventions
Our Art Interventions galvanize community transformation and provide tools for education, healthy living, community building, employment, and leadership development.
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.
