06/17/2026
Whately’s Giving Garden Refrigerator/Pantry Design Contest
Help us brighten our community — and expand access to food — by designing and painting a non-functioning refrigerator, which will act as a pantry for non-perishable foods for Whately’s Giving Garden!
About The Giving Garden
The Giving Garden is a community-based program that grows and shares fresh produce with neighbors in need. In addition to our seasonal gardens, we also operate a year-round pantry for local families.
The painted, non-functioning refrigerator will be placed outside the Whately Town Offices and will act as a pantry cupboard for non-perishable food items, helping community members access available food and sundries outside of normal office hours.
Who Can Enter
This contest is open to artists who can both design and paint the refrigerator as part of this project.
Submission Deadline
All submissions must be received by July 31.
How to Submit
Designs may be submitted by: · Email: [email protected]
· Drop-off: Whately Town Office @ 4 Sandy Lane, Whately, MA
Selecting the Winner
One design will be selected based on:
· Creativity and originality
· How well the design reflects The Giving Garden mission and community spirit
The winner will be announced in The Scoop and contacted directly
The Artist’s Role & Responsibilities
· Design & paint the refrigerator incorporating:
o ‘The Giving Garden Food Pantry’
o The Giving Garden logo (Giving Garden Committee will provide)
o ‘Give what you can – take what you need’
o ‘Open 24/7 all year’
o ‘Non-perishables only’
o Artist’s name or contact information (if desired)
· Coordinate timing and location with the organizers
· Complete the painting within an agreed-upon timeframe
· Sign a Consent & Release form allowing The Giving Garden to use your artwork
Giving Gardens Role & Responsibilities
· Provide the refrigerator
· Provide all necessary painting supplies
We can’t wait to see your creativity and celebrate art that supports our community!
