Our Artist-in-Residence (and newly married), Sandi Gerner will guide participants in creating a group chalk art project on one of our paving stone areas inside Hatcher Garden. During the summer, we will meet under the shade of the trees at Stone Patio beside the waterfall or at the Terrace Overlook. In the cooler months, we will draw in the Children’s Garden. An art therapist, Sandi is working on her Master's degree. All are invited to participate in this fun event. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sidewalk chalk will be provided. and of course, weather permitting. So come, pick up a stick of colored chalk and be creative! Can not come this Sunday? We gather every second Sunday of the month.

Sandi Gerner’s Artist Statement

Throughout my life, art has been a major outlet for me. Now that I am an adult discovering my place in the world, I am seeking how I can continue to use art both professionally and for self-expression. In each piece of my art, I reveal how I see the world, as well as my deep love for humanity as a whole. Many of my pieces are made with traditional drawing materials, some paint, and several made digitally. What I truly love about my work is that it is highly experimental, which is an analogy for my life thus far as a young adult. I am testing what I like and what I don’t like, and it is a wonderful process.

Sandi at work one Sunday morning at the Stone Terrace.