Art Gallery
Artist: Alison Nowak
Title: Community Garden (2026)
- Show Run: Mon, Nov 17 - Friday, Dec 18
Statement
A community garden is not perfect; it does not strive to match. Each person contributes what suits them, and it becomes a unique record of everyone who tends it. You are invited to be part of creating the Community Garden.
Come experience Alison Nowak’s larger-than-life, coloring-book-influenced gallery installation, and paint part of the garden in whatever way appeals to you. Papier-mâché animals will keep you company while you color the garden on the walls. You could pick a single flower, a butterfly, or a whole plant. Join us at either of the Paint the Garden events to participate in bringing this garden to life. Or stop by anytime during gallery hours to view the Community Garden
Alison Nowak is an illustrator, designer, writer, and Associate Professor at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She likes creating illustrations that bring people a sense of joy and hopes you have fun painting the garden.
About the James Wegner Art Gallery
The James Wegner Art Gallery provides an educational experience to students and the community by featuring exhibitions from regional, national, and international artists working in a variety of media.
The gallery is located in the Austin East building just to the left of the Frank W. Bridges Theatre lobby. Gallery hours vary each semester. Please call 507-433-0600 for current information.
