About the Artist
Resume of Artist Cumberland Resident since 2018 Frank Asher Landscape gardener/ garden artist/ writer. 1998- Present Guerrilla Gardener in Washington DC and Cumberland. Taking on public spaces that have been abandoned and adding plants and small pieces of natural art. Items with sticks/stones/jewels/mirrors, etc. 2000-2017 Fairies Crossing Focused on the inner city landscapes with native perennials and edibles. 2008-2013 OLD CITY green. Inner city nursery known as “The Green Beating Heart of Shaw.” Retail and community space built out of an abandoned lot that was once a gas station. 2013-2017 OLD CITY Farm and Guild. Moved to abandoned school creating an inner city garden with produce and a huge community space Member of Cumberland Garden Club. 2019-early 2024 Current member of Frostburg Home and Garden Club. Volunteer for Beautify Cumberland. Board member for The Gilchrist Museum.. Member of Allegany Arts Council. 2021- Second prize for membership show (Picture below) 2022: Won first prize for public art sponsored by Frostburg First. Titled: “A Trellis to Remember” An homage to the railroad and coal industry. December 2022: Allegany Arts Council Individual Artist grant recipient. August of 2024 Semi Finalist for $40,000.00 grant for Public Art. (CBIZ Building , Cumberland MD.Booking
Booking Price: $500-$1,000
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