GNOMEVEMBER
November 1 – 30
Explore the whimsical world of our garden gnomes! Visiting from near and far, our sneaky gnomes have taken up residence in some of their favorite spots around the Garden. Created by talented local artists, each gnome has a unique personality and a story waiting to be discovered.
Can you find all the gnomes?
Gnomes are hidden along accessible pathways throughout the Garden, some more mischievously than others! Some of the gnomes will be visible during Night Lights, but to see all 40 and the golden gnome, please visit the garden during daytime hours.
Gnomevember is included with general admission.
Download our Gnome Checklist and Scavenger Hunt to prepare you for your own gnomeventure at the Garden.
View our Garden Map.
To bring Gnomevember to life, we enlist the help of local artists who transform the gnomes into works of art, each telling a unique story. Each spring, artists submit their gnome design proposals. This year, 10 artists were chosen to participate in the exhibition.
Gnomes are prepared for the artists at the Garden by pouring mixed concrete into one of two silicon and fiberglass gnome molds. Once the concrete is set, the artists come to the Garden to meet their unpainted gnome for the first time. Over a few months of quality time together, the artists bring their gnomes to life with paint and love. When the time comes, the artists return their gnomes to the Garden and say so long (for now). The gnomes enjoy their time to shine throughout the month of November. At the end of the month, the gnomes find their favorite place to hide out until the next Gnomevember.
We would like to recognize and thank all the artists whose gnome designs are featured in this year’s Gnomevember.
Gnomes new to Gnomevember!
- Teabeard Honeywick by Autumn Ballard
- Brambleclaw by Victoria Chapman
- Harvey by S.E. Clark
- Floragwyn by Karin Cloutier
- Septima by Chelsea Kerl
- Yayoi Kusama by Holly Morgan
- Pierre Notre-Dnome by Madeleine Saint Pé
- Mistah Woostah by Kelly Walls
Returning Gnomes
- Elvan by Lauren Barbieri
- Lady Avienne by Victoria Chapman
- Mother of Frogs by Victoria Chapman
- Gnome of Nocturnal Wonders by Victoria Chapman
- Bolly By Caroline Charland
- Granny Winterberry by S.E. Clark
- Pascal by S.E. Clark
- Sylvia by S.E. Clark
- Juniper – Four Seasons Gnome by Grace Coxall
- Victor & Esmarelda by Isabella Deya
- Masha Gnouveau by Kathleen Donahue
- Lady Stripes by Howie Green
- Miriam by Maria Hinkson
- Bob Ross by Renee Jolly
- Sweet Treat Pete by Renee Jolly
- Georgia O’Keefe by Angela Lavallee
- Twilight Gnome by Kristen Lee
- Solaris by Kristen Lee
- Donsy by Holly Morgan
- Claude Monet by Holly Morgan
- Dr. Greenwood by Alyson Prokop
- Mz. Milkweed by Samara Pearlstein
- Maeve by Isabella Piedresanta
- Alejo by Val Sophos
- Blossom by April Tougas
- Bee Kind by Elaine Turner
- Zara Tigerbloom by Kelly Walls
- Frida Kahlo by Kelly Walls
- Vincent Van Gogh by Kelly Walls
- Weetamoo by Kelly Walls
- Genome by Bridie Wolejko
Gnomes on Vacation
- Vinny Van Gnome by Michael Ackerman
- Mike Dropp by Stevie Leigh Andrascik
- Hilda & Wilhelm by Dolores Cowden
- Kindleigh by Magda Granger
- Haben, The Pride Gnome by Grace Coxall
- La Llorona (Sugar Skull) by Isabella Deya
- Steampunk Alchemist by Emily Parker
- Dame of Decomposers by Emily Giroux
- Collins by Shaun Harris
- Mrs. Sprinkles by Darcy Kupferschmidt
- Nikommo by Laura Brainard & Dorothy McDonald
- Neptune by Uma Mirani
- Roy G. BIV by Lea Morgan
- The Stag Gnome by Michelle Murry
- Sir Henry von Wildeblume by Jessica Ottaviano
- Iris Marie Gnomebody by Kelly Murphy
- Frau. Kunstlehrer by Kristi Leigh DiSalle
- Reggi, The Ring Toss Gnome by Rebecca Duffy
- Bridget Zen Knight by Pam Lee
- Farmer Gnome by Patricia Socrat
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gnomes can lose their magic when handled by humans! Please respect our gnome visitors and leave each gnome as you find them.
Gnomes can be visited during the Garden’s regular daytime hours, 10am to 5pm daily. The gnomes will be at the Garden from November 1-30 each year. This exhibit is included with general admission. Reserve your tickets here.
The Garden’s staff work tirelessly each fall, using their magic to welcome new gnomes. Gnomes are cast from concrete into two different molds at the Garden and are then provided to local artists to complete. Artists decorate their gnomes and dream up a unique backstory to bring each gnome to life.
Yes, and be sure to come back annually as new gnomes are welcomed to the family each year!
Each Summer, the Garden releases a call for artists. Interested artists submit proposals including a sketch and story for their proposed gnome. Follow us on social media or sign up for our e-newsletter to stay up to date.
The golden gnome is the only gnome available for purchase. Contact lmorgan@nebg.org for more information.
Glimpses of Gnomevembers from the Past
