I have presented the garden with a hand-painted banner mural (15’ long x 2.5’ high) called Growing Together: Planting. It is the first of three outdoor artworks to appear at various public garden locations throughout Stark County, Ohio. The overall project is made possible through a grant from ArtsinStark, in collaboration with the City of Massillon, StarkFresh, the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, The Little Art Gallery, and DeliOhio. Sherwin Williams, Bonnie’s Engravers, Massillon Museum, and artist Richard Vaux have assisted with discounts, equipment loans, and material donations, respectively.

Top Feature Image ^ Massillon Community Garden Coalition Leaders Lisa Benton and Heather Neirkirk, artist Emily Vigil, with Master Gardener volunteers Paul and Traci.

Monday April 24, I participated in a community garden workday. Lunch was supplied by the Massillon, OH Chipotle for the event.

Details, Emily Vigil, Growing Together: Planting Acrylic on Vinyl, 2′ x 15′, 2017