Nicole Kelner

Let’s ditch Black Friday. Let’s start Social Media Blackout Friday.

No screens, no scrolling, no shopping.

Being on social media less is better for the environment.

The less time we scroll, the less we are targeted by ads. So we shop less and less ends up in landfills.

Comment if you're in!

I launched my app, Free Time, last week and have been overwhelmed with the positive response 🥹

That last review is from my dad, who is playing the piano more because he’s scrolling less 🥲

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I am so proud of illustrating this children’s book, The Clean Green Neighborhood, for the Building Decarbonization Coalition

It’s a bilingual English-Spanish children’s book that celebrates the union workers building clean

Save 15% off with code PREORDERTCGN

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I'm officially launching Free Time: the Mindful Screen Time app!

I created it because I was feeling hooked on social media when I needed to share my art. I wanted a way to use my phone for work with more intention and balance.

You can try it here: apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...

SO excited to share that I illustrated a children's book!!

I was honored to be a part of creating this book for the Building Decarbonization Coalition.

You can pre-order through November 13, and receive 15% off with discount code: PREORDERTCGN buildingdecarb.org/product/clea...

For the past 4 months I've been building an app to use your phone more mindfully called Free Time.

I just found out I got approved by the App Store!!

I'm doing one more week of beta testing if anyone wants to try it out early!

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I loved getting to create the poster for DERVOS this year!

It's truly the energy event of the year, hosted by @DER_Task_Force and produced by the Constructive team.

Grab a ticket here for Oct 17 + 18 on Governor's Island: luma.com/dervos2025

I've been an Artist-in-Residence for the past 6 months with the non-profit Quiet Communities! I'm hosting a free art workshop for them on imagining your dream quiet community. It's Monday at 4pm EST.

RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Exciting news: my book, Quietest Places in New York City, is now available to pre-order!

Writing this book allowed me to explore three of my favorite things: New York, mental health, and sustainability.

You can order here: www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780789...

This summer, I've been building an app called Free Time! It's designed to break the habit of checking distracting apps

To access your apps, you have to:
1. Solve a puzzle
2. Notice where you are
3. Breathe

If you want to beta test, you can get on the waitlist here: forms.gle/nkv6Y1fyoHjB...

I'm so excited to be a guest K. Woodman-Maynard’s comic-making workshop, K’s Kettle, on August 19th at 3 pm EST.

We'll be drawing short comics on the theme of weather! You'll learn how to make comics and communicate about climate through color, weather, and mood. RSVP here: lu.ma/h60ae86g

NYC’s 2025 Mayoral Election Primary is June 24th with early voting beginning June 14th. The election uses Ranked Choice Voting where voters rank up to 5 candidates. Learn how to make your vote + voice count!

My amazing studiomate Skye Mahaffie and I collaborated on this project!

Vauban is a suburb of Freiburg, Germany, and one of the most sustainable neighborhoods in Europe.
It’s known for its energy-efficient homes and its commitment to car-free living.
Learn more in the latest edition of Sustainable Storytelling:

www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/sustainabl...

I teach a Climate Art 101 course, and the next cohort starts in 2 weeks! Over 300 pieces of climate art have been created by the community in the past year.

If you want to learn how to use your creativity to make art about climate change solutions, learn more here: nicolekelner.com/pages/course

A new bill just passed by the House threatens to cut funding for clean energy.

Call your senators to tell them to protect the IRA and America’s clean energy future. Here's how to call: www.climatechangemakers.org/call

Source: @michael-thomas.bsky.social

Sustainable Storytelling- Glacial Art A showcase of artists communicating about climate change

Once a month, I publish a Sustainable Storytelling series. This month, we explore artists who use glaciers as their subject or medium.

I believe that art is a climate solution. Read the case studies about 5 climate artists here:
www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/sustainabl...

Paris cut air pollution by 50% in 17 years.
How? By adding 680 miles of bike lanes and banning cars on 100 streets.

This is my formal request for more bike lanes in NYC please! 🚲

I Heart Heat Pumps mug Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, evening tea, or something in between—this mug's for you! It's sturdy and glossy with a vivid print that'll withstand the microwave and dishwasher. • Cerami...

Hehe I'm your girl! Just trying to make clean energy cute over here. Requests are welcome! nicolekelner.com/products/i-h...

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How to Make an Infographic: a Free Climate Art Workshop: · Zoom · Luma Join artist Nicole Kelner to learn how to make a climate infographic. Nicole will share how to use art as a tool for climate communication. Learn how to break…

I'm hosting a free climate art workshop about How to make an Infographic on May 29th at 1pm!

RSVP here: lu.ma/fq2xz805

Thank you!! So glad you like it :)

Love all this! I do have tags for people to add for other places around the world like Europe/Asia so hopefully those will get more populated as it continues to grow as well!

I'm so excited to launch a brand new version of the So You Want to Work in Climate sheet! This is a crowdsourced collection of 500+ resources for people who want to work in climate.

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I'm launching a new version of the So You Want to Work in Climate spreadsheet next week and am looking for a few beta testers who want to share feedback!

Comment if you want to get an early look and share your thoughts 👀

Creative Climate Guide: Earth Month Edition A monthly roundup of climate art events and volunteer opportunities

Just put out the Creative Climate Guide for Earth Month

This is a curated list of climate art events + volunteer opportunities. My goal is to make it easier for you to find a creative community + take meaningful climate action!

View the full list here

www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/creative-c...

Tomorrow is the last day to get the early bird discount for my Climate Art 101 Course!

This 6-week virtual course will teach you how to use art as a powerful tool to simplify climate topics and inspire action.

If you want to learn more, shoot me a message or go to: nicolekelner.com/pages/course

New York is truly a busy (climate) city ☀️

Thank you to @itselectric.bsky.social for commissioning me to make this epic Richard Scarry-inspired art for Earth Day!

Shoutout to a few of the amazing climate tech companies here

Sustainable Storytelling: Color Psychology & Climate Communication A showcase of artists communicating about climate change

As a climate artist, I think a lot about how color can help communicate climate solutions effectively.

Here are some of my thoughts on how to use color psychology for climate storytelling!

www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/sustainabl...

I’m excited to share that the next cohort of Climate Art 101 starts June 2nd!

This 6-week virtual course will teach you how to use art as a powerful tool to simplify climate topics and inspire action.

Learn more: nicolekelner.com/pages/course

This is what tray tables were meant for right?