Artists in Gardens Returns—Now Expanded Across the Region
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Contact: Audrey Clark
Phone: (716) 247-5004
Email: aclark@gardensbuffaloniagara.com
July 8, 2025
Artists in Gardens Returns—Now Expanded Across the Region
Buffalo, NY - Gardens Buffalo Niagara is thrilled to expand the popular Artists in Gardens to all seven Gardens Buffalo Niagara events this summer. What began as a small pilot during the Tour of Open Gardens has blossomed into a regional celebration of creativity, connecting artists with the natural beauty of gardens throughout Western New York.
This summer, 25 visual and performing artists will create in gardens spanning urban neighborhoods, suburban communities, and rural towns; including Buffalo, West Seneca, Hamburg, Williamsville, East Aurora, and Alden.
Where the art of gardening meets the talent of local artists, Artists in Gardens transforms already beautiful spaces into immersive cultural experiences. Visitors will engage with artists painting, drawing, using mixed media, making music, and more! All brought to life in real time by local artists working on-site.
All participating gardens—whether in the city, suburbs, or countryside—share a commitment to hospitality and community spirit. The program invites not only garden lovers, but the entire community including the families, friends, and fans of participating artists, to create new audiences and expand access to both art and gardening.
The artists have been carefully selected not only for their talents but also for their eagerness to connect with visitors and engage with the audience. This program fosters an environment of inclusivity and encourages artists to invite their families, friends, and fans to join them, thereby introducing new audiences to the delights of the region's gardens.
Funding is made possible through Arts Services Inc.’s Creative Impact Fund thanks to a New York State Senate Initiative supported by the NYS Legislature and the Office of the Governor, and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.
2025 Artists in Gardens Schedule
Artist: Emma Brittain | 11am-1pm
Location: Elmwood- Bidwell Farmers Market
Artist: Faith Quinn | 11am-1pm
Location: Elmwood- Bidwell Farmers Market
July 19 - East Side Garden Walk
Artist: Emma Brittain | 11am-2pm
Location: EM Tea Cup at 80 Oakgrove Ave
Artist: Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell | 11am-2pm
Location: Concordia Cemetery at 438 Walden Ave
Artist: Naryan Padmanabha | 11am-2pm
Location: People’s Park at 2435 Main St
Artist: Sarah Sonnenberg | 10am-1pm
Location: Brewster Street Farm at 36 Brewster St
Artist: Bianca L. McGraw | 3pm-6pm
Location: Annabelle Irey & Jim Locke’s Garden at 75 Lancaster Ave, Buffalo
Artist: Emma Stanton | 1-4pm
Location: Our Never-Ending Journey Garden at 8543 Howard Dr, Williamsville
Artist: Faith Quinn | 4pm-8pm
Location: Park View Gardens at 324 Mill St, Williamsville
Artist: Ezra Lewonka | 4pm-7pm
Location: PJ & Mj’s “Good Enough” Garden at 8 Saddle Brook Ct, Orchard Park
Artist: Kelly Schnurr | 12pm-3pm
Location: Jackie Adams Garden at 10991 Partridge Rd, Holland
Artist: Ruby Merritt | 2pm-6pm
Location: Karen Deutschlander’s Garden at 36 Stephens Ct, Lancaster
Artist: Madeline Bartley | 12pm - 3pm
Location: Fernshaw Garden at 2820 Kulp Rd, Eden
Artist: Bianca L. McGraw| 11am-2pm
Location: Pine Ridge Garden at 6346 Ward Rd, Orchard Park
Artist: Emma Stanton | 12pm-3pm
Location: Lonesome Oak Gardens at 5390 Ernest Rd, Lockport
Artist: Helen Beckley-Forest | 4pm-7pm
Location: The Gifted Garden at 110 Briggswood Dr
Artist: Emma Stanton | 12pm-3pm
Location: Pamela & Joel Rose’s Garden at 310 Woodward, Buffalo
Artist: Faith Quinn | 12pm-3pm
Location: Ellen & Mitch’s Garden at 257 Highland Ave
Artist: Ezra Lewonka | 12pm-3pm
Location: Patty & Steve’s at 330 Hudson
Artist: Naija Gregory Lanurias Boles | 12pm-3pm
Location: Miriam & Drew’s Garden at 169 Dorchester
Artist: Sara Elizabeth | 12pm-3pm
Location: Ginny & Jim’s Garden at 15 Rabin Terrace
Artist: Stephen Forman JR | 12pm-3pm
Location: Frances, Jean, & Lynn’s Garden at 691 West Ferry
Artist: Laura Valkwitch | 12pm-3pm
Location: Kevin & Ricardo’s Garden at 677 Prospect Ave
Artist: Elizabeth Spector | 11am-2pm
Location: The Bolyard Garden at 223 Broad St, Tonawanda
Artist: Emma Brittain | 11am-2pm
Location: 5 Loaves Farms at 1172 West Ave, Buffalo
Artists in Gardens is an event produced by Gardens Buffalo Niagara, whose mission is to create more vibrant and beautiful communities by sharing gardens through events like the Garden Art Sale, Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour; the East Side Garden Walk; Tours of Open Gardens on Thursdays and Fridays in July; Urban Farm Day; Conservation Day; and promoting the many other regional garden tours in the region.
Gardens Buffalo Niagara’s full press kit can be found here.