What connects you to nature?
NVRC Artist-in-Residence Sophia Longo is celebrating North Vancouver’s diversity by creating a “Global Garden” of nature-inspired watercolour paintings and ink drawings.
Your story could help bring this art to life! Whether it’s something from your childhood, your family’s history or cherished folklore from your culture, your personal tales and memories will help Sophia capture the richness of our community.
Sophia’s artwork, alongside the stories shared by community members, will be displayed at Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre later this year. Together, they will create a natural mosaic that reflects our diverse neighbourhoods and inspires North Vancouver residents connect — or reconnect — with their own memories of nature, shaped by their personal histories, stories and cultural heritage.
All participants will be invited to attend the artist’s Global Garden project showcase event on November 27, 2025, from 7-8pm at Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre.
About this community art project
You can also follow Sophia on Instagram @sophialongo or check out her website at sophialongo.com.
Let’s grow a Global Garden, together!
