ART BENEFIT | FOOD PANTRY
Art with Heart| Annual Art Benefit for IGI (Island Grown Initiative) 
10% of ALL ART will be donated

Benefit Dates: July 22 through 27
Benefit Reception: Tuesday, July 22, 5:30 to 7:30pm
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Art with Heart: Louisa Gould Gallery Hosts Benefit to Support Island Grown Initiative


VINEYARD HAVEN, MA — July 2025 — The Louisa Gould Gallery is proud to announce its annual Art Benefit for Island Grown Initiative (IGI), taking place July 22–27, 2025. Ten percent of all artwork sales during this period will be donated directly to IGI to support its vital food programs across Martha’s Vineyard.


Join us for an Opening Reception on Tuesday, July 22, from 5:30–7:30 PM, where art lovers, supporters, and members of the IGI board and staff will gather in celebration of creativity and community care.


This special event continues Louisa Gould Gallery’s long-standing tradition of giving back. Now in its 22nd year, the gallery has become a cultural cornerstone on the island, representing over 50 local, regional, and national artists in a variety of mediums and styles—from contemporary paintings to bronze sculptures, ceramics, and glasswork.

“Food insecurity is rising, even in beautiful places like Martha’s Vineyard,” said Louisa Gould, gallery founder. “This benefit is a way to support both our local artists and a mission we deeply believe in—ensuring everyone in our community has access to nourishing food.”


What Your Support Can Do:

Donations and purchases during the event help fund IGI’s powerful food initiatives:

·        • Since 2006, Island Grown Initiative has led an innovative, collaborative effort to increase local food production, reduce food waste, promote climate-friendly farming techniques, and expand access to healthy, affordable food throughout the Martha’s Vineyard community.

·        • Various stats: $40 provides food for a single person for 1 month, $80 provides food for a family of 2 for 1 month, $120 provides food for a family of 3 for 1 month, $200 provides food for a family of 4 for 1 month, $50 provides eight nourishing soups, $100 provides 18 nutritious lunches for Island school children, $200 buys eight garden tool sets for our hardworking gleaners.

  • $25/month plants cover crops on 3 acres of regenerative farmland.
  • $50/month prepares and delivers a meal to 8 homebound Islanders.
  • $100/month supports 5 Island students with food and garden-based learning.
  • $250/month supplies a month of nutritious groceries for a family of 5

IGI has led the charge on Martha’s Vineyard since 2006, increasing local food production, reducing waste, and promoting equitable access to healthy, climate-friendly food. Their work supports families, schools, farms, and the environment—all right here on the Island.


Gallery Location:
Louisa Gould Gallery
54 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, MA
Open daily, 11 AM – 5 PM | (508) 693-7373 | www.louisagould.com

IGI Website www.igimv.org

Can’t make it in person? Phone orders and donations are welcome.

Come enjoy art that gives back. Celebrate community. Support local.

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