STEWARDING SINGULAR PLACES, TOGETHER

ABEN is a national peer network for the stewardship of artist-built environments. 

We connect site stewards, share field knowledge, and build the collective capacity these irreplaceable places need — to thrive, and to honor the artists' legacies they carry.


ABEN Governance

We have a membership-based governance, with a Board of Directors





Board of Directors

President: Erika Nelson, S.P. Dinsmoor’s Garden of Eden

Vice President: Michael McFalls, Pasaquan

Secretary: Annalise Flynn, L.V. Hull Legacy Center

Treasurer: Kevin Rose, Hartman Rock Garden

Emily Smith, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Hannah Blunt, Langlais Art Preserve

Jennifer Jameson Merchant, Folklorist & Consultant

The Board consists of 5-15 members, with the ability to have one at-large (non site-based) member

Board do due diligence to look for members to rotate in or join committees, however any member can nominate/request being considered for a committee or board position

An annual meeting (either in-person or virtual) is held once a year.