Painted Rock Project
2026-02-22 00:34 (America/New_York) | DE
The NAA is again having a fundraiser to coincide with the popular Newark Garden Tour, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 10am-3pm. Artists are asked to decorate a rock or series of rocks that can be displayed outside. We will provide rocks to anyone who would like them, or an artist can use their own. We ask that the rocks be outdoor ready by sealing the surface with an outdoor sealant. They can be painted, collaged or mosaicked. Are there other rock worthy methods? Artists will not be compensated for their work but will receive a free garden ticket and publicity through the NAA. All rocks become the property of the NAA.
Deadline to register: May 13, 2023
Deadline to submit completed rock(s) and delivered to the NAA: Saturday, May 20, 4pm.
Where to drop off the rocks: Newark Arts Alliance, 276 E. Main St., Ste. 102, Newark, DE 19711
Hours: Tues, Wed., Fri., Sat., 12-4pm, Thurs., 4-7pm
Display Details: On Saturday, June 3, 10am-4pm (the day of the Garden Tour, the tour runs 10am-3pm), the decorated rocks will be displayed at the NAA in the Main Gallery. We will set the prices. Any rocks not purchased that day will be displayed in the Gallery Shop at the NAA and offered for sale. All proceeds benefit the NAA.
Our rock or yours? The NAA will supply up to six rocks per artist OR you can obtain your own to embellish.
How to register: Artists should fill out the attached registration form and submit it via mail, email, or drop off to the NAA by May 13.
NAA Rock Pick up: We can supply rocks for you to decorate. You may choose up to six rocks. Rocks may be picked up at the NAA during business hours any time starting April 18.
Promotion & Perks: We will advertise your participation in this event through our website and social media. We will photograph your finished work and give you credit whenever possible. If you wish to share images of your artistic process, we welcome them. Email to terry@newarkartsalliance.org. Artists will be given one free ticket to the Garden Tour as a small thank you for contributing to this project.
