A Ritual for New Growth

Join artist Sheila Novak and grow a pollinator garden of plants native to the Northeast at the garden space behind the Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library. Over two weeks, participants will sprout seeds through a daily watering ritual exploring the parallel processes of ecologic and spiritual growth.

Gathering twice at the Egelston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library, participants will be provided with a free kit to support growth and will meet again to transplant their seeds. All participants need to commit to both meeting times. The entire ritual committment is:

Tuesday, May 31, 5:30-6:30 PM:

gather together, receive a growing kit, set intentions, and plant seeds together

behind the Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library

Wednesday, June 1 - Monday June 13

a daily ritual of growth

self-guided and independent, in personal space

Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 - 6:30 PM

transplanting sprouts into the garden, sharing reflections

behind the Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library

All meetings will be held outdoors and will have social distancing and COVID safe gathering requirements. Options for social distancing or individual meetings may be arranged with advanced notice.

This project is supported by a Transformative Public Art grant from the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture. Artwork by Yuko Okabe.

Host or Publisher Sheila Novak Studios