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January 2022
Volunteer Night: April 26, 2022
Join us for our first ever “Volunteer Night” on Tuesday, January 25, 6-9pm. We’ll be meeting every fourth Tuesday night. We’ll work off a task list and do organizing, cleaning and light office work to get us in ship shape. You can pick your task and we’ll give you everything you need to get the job done. Light refreshments offered and the comradery of other arts loving folks like yourself. Please RSVP to Terry at terry@newarkartsalliance.org. We will let you…
Find out more »February 2022
“Cold Comforts”, Art by Robert Francis James
The Newark Arts Alliance will be showing an exhibit of oil paintings titled “Cold Comforts” by Robert Francis James. The paintings depict a variety of foods using vibrant brush work and simple compositions. In his artist statement, Mr. James says “The parietal painters at Lascaux could have depicted anything: they chose food. Food has forever consoled us. We are what we eat, and what we eat often softens life’s edges—momentarily, at least. Moms, grandmas, and food makers count on it.…
Find out more »March 2022
Artisan Bird House Project
The NAA is again having a fundraiser to coincide with the popular Newark Garden Tour, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 10am-3pm. Artists are asked to create or decorate a functional birdhouse that can be used outside. The NAA will provide wood birdhouses to anyone wishing to use them, or an artist may create one from their own materials or purchased house. We ask that the birdhouses be outdoor ready, sturdy and constructed with safe materials (no exposed glass…
Find out more »Annual Members’ Show
Artwork by current NAA members in all mediums. Over 50 works of art are on display. Art will be displayed from March 29 to April 29. There will be a free artist's reception on Friday, April 8, 6-8pm. To see some examples of work in the show, view the gallery below. There are many other works in the show, please visit the gallery during our regular hours to see the full exhibit. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 12-4pm and Thursday, 4-7pm.
Find out more »Home Grown Restaurant hosts fundraiser on June 6th
Home Grown Cafe is hosting a fundraiser to support the Newark Arts Alliance! This event is on Monday, June 6, 2022, 11am-1am, (opening to closing). 15% donated to the NAA from any food or non-alcoholic beverage that isn’t a daily deal or happy hour option. It is valid from open to close. It is not valid on any online orders, but can be called in for takeout. Takeout may be limited or unavailable during lunch or dinner rushes. Guests can…
Find out more »May 2022
Nature as the Remedy, Paintings by Susan E. Conner
Nature as the Remedy Art Exhibit features oil paintings by Susan E. Conner. Susan shares her insights about this body of work: "Walking our many trails in New Castle County, Chester County and other nearby areas during the pandemic reduced stress and inspired me to paint what I saw in the preserves, parks and gardens. This show includes some of my favorite paintings from these walks. Nature and art combine to be the remedy." An artist reception will be held…
Find out more »Artisan Bird House Sale
We're offering 18 artisan bird houses for sale as a benefit for the Newark Arts Alliance. Artists were offered a wood bird house to decorate as they chose. Some artists used their own materials to make the house. Houses were made to be used outside and are not just decorative. The houses are on display at the Newark Arts Alliance, in the main gallery from May 17 to May 21st. Starting May 21st, at 9am, guests may purchase them and…
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Newark Garden Tour 2022
Newark Garden Tour 2022 Saturday, May 21, 10am-3pm Raindate: Sunday, May 22 Tickets: $25, Members: $20 Tickets: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/NewarkArtsAlliance?season=3136844 A self-guided tour of area gardens See what gardeners are doing to make creative outdoor spaces. Native plants, natural elements, garden structures and arranged plantings all contribute to unique spaces. Be inspired to bring new ideas to your own landscape. Live music by Bon Vivant Strings (Emily Tan, Kathy Hutchinson, Sheila Lynch) and James Dunn, guitarist. Original art will be featured in…
Find out more »Call for Art: White Clay Creek Show
Calling all artists! The White Clay Creek Show invites artists to submit up to three works of art in any medium for consideration to be exhibited in this show which runs May 31 to June 24, 2022. Drop off dates are Friday and Saturday, May 27-28, 12-4pm. 2-D work should have a hanging wire on the back. All work should have the artists name, title, medium and price on the back/bottom of the piece. Submission fees are $10 per piece…
Find out more »White Clay Creek Art Exhibit
A show of work depicting any view or aspect of White Clay Creek State Park. Juried by Lynn McDowell. Entries accepted Friday and Saturday, May 27-28, 12-4pm. All media. Reception: Friday, June 10, 6:00-8:00pm. Free and open to everyone. See samples of some of the work in the show below. White Clay Creek Exhibit Juror Statement Thank you to all who submitted art for the White Clay Creek show. It was a joy to juror this show and immerse myself…
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