Community lies at the heart of The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden. What began as a way to reclaim abandoned lots in North Philadelphia has grown into an artistic hub where neighbors gather around food, art, and shared values. Potlucks, garden beds that anyone in the neighborhood can forage, and collaborative workshops turn a formerly empty space into a living commons. By weaving together sustainable urban farming, free access, and multi-cultural creative expression, the garden doesn’t simply host the community—it is made by it.
