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.

The Newark Arts Alliance Seeks Executive Director
2023-05-11 08:00 - 2023-06-10 17:00
Our Executive Director, Terry Foreman has announced her plans to leave her position this Summer, possibly as early as July 1st. When she started in her current position in Nov. 2019, it was intended to be temporary. After helping the NAA to navigate through Covid and build membership and programs to a strong position, she wishes to retire and work on her art and spend time with her family. She plans to continue supporting the NAA as a volunteer in a variety of ways and will stay involved. She is interested in supporting the NAA’s move whenever it happens. We are now seeking candidates for this position.
Executive Director for the Newark Arts Alliance
The Newark Arts Alliance is seeking an Executive Director to lead the 30 year-old organization. Non-profit administrative experience is a must. Qualified candidates should be experienced in fundraising, grant writing, program development, volunteer management, public relations and community outreach. This is a part-time position for 24 hours a week. Hourly rate is negotiable.
The Newark Arts Alliance is located in Newark, Delaware and operates a community art center with 360 membership households, 60 volunteers and has gallery, store and classroom space where a variety of programs are offered year long. The Executive Director position has flexible hours and some hours can be worked remotely. The organization has a robust schedule of monthly art exhibits, classes for all ages and a popular two-week summer camp.
The Executive Director will work with several volunteer committees to plan exhibits and special events. They will also design educational programs, manage recurring art clubs, plan community outreach efforts and oversee grantwriting and fundraising initiatives.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and references to: Attn: Search Committee, Newark Arts Alliance, info@newarkartsalliance.org For more info. about the Newark Arts Alliance, visit the website: www.newarkartsalliance.org
