How The ArtsXchange Grows Community With Soil Underfoot and Seeds In Hand
At Park Seed, we believe gardens grow more than plants—they also grow possibility. That’s why we’re proud to support The ArtsXchange, a vibrant cultural center in East Point, Georgia, where art, activism, and agriculture come together to nourish communities from the ground up.
A Home for the Arts Where Everyone Feels at Home
The ArtsXchange houses an artist-run gallery space and creative hub in its reclaimed warehouse. As a community cultural center, it’s buzzing with artist studios, youth programming, performance space, public events, and a community garden. It’s where visual art, music, poetry, and participatory arts intersect, lifting up voices that often go unheard.
The ArtsXchange Community Garden
Launched in 2020, the Community Garden at The ArtsXchange is a natural extension of their commitment to equity and empowerment. In a neighborhood historically underserved in terms of food access, the community garden has transformed unused land into a thriving space for growth, learning, and connection.
Here’s what makes this garden special:
- Shared beds and individual plots give neighbors and program participants a chance to grow their own food—often for the very first time.
- Educational workshops on composting, container gardening, and herbalism help reconnect people with the land and with ancestral knowledge.
- Produce from the garden supports local food accessibility efforts, helping address food insecurity with dignity and abundance.
For the team at Park Seed, it’s inspiring to see how seeds are used to foster resilience and community power.
From Art to Agriculture: Growing Good at Every Age
The power of a garden doesn’t stop at food, gardening nurtures independence, confidence, and compassion. That’s something we’ve seen echoed in projects like Katie’s Krops, where kids across the country grow fresh produce to share with their communities. What began with one cabbage has become a movement, with young growers leading the way in the fight against hunger. Programs like this, and the one at The ArtsXchange, remind us that a few seeds and a bit of space can develop into something extraordinary.
Why Community Matters to Gardeners
As gardeners, we understand the value of patience, care, and tending to things over time. There's a shared belief that small acts today can blossom into something bigger tomorrow.
Supporting organizations like The ArtsXchange helps us remember that beauty and nourishment belong to everyone. And that just like a seed, people thrive when given the right conditions.
How You Can Sow Change—Without Overhauling Your Life
You don’t need acres or hours to make an impact. Here are a few ways to bring some of the ArtsXchange spirit into your own community:
- Plant with purpose. Grow a few extra herbs or greens this season and share the harvest with a neighbor or local pantry.
- Start a seed swap. Invite friends or coworkers to share surplus seeds and stories—gardening is better when it’s communal.
- Lend a hand. Many community gardens, especially in urban areas, need tools, seeds, or volunteers. A few hours can go a long way.
- Host a garden-based art event. Paint pots, write poems among the plants, or invite local artists to share work in your outdoor space.
Photo: Volunteer Day January 2025
The ArtsXchange lives at the intersection of creativity and cultivation—two things we hold dear at Park Seed. By offering art, education, and fresh produce, they’re proving that community care can take many forms. What matters is the intention behind it: to grow together.
Let’s grow something good—wherever we are.
