Newark Arts Alliance

Gallery Store Artwork Drop Off March
2025-03-25 12:00 - 2025-03-29 16:00 (America/New_York) | DE
Members’ Gallery Shop Artwork Drop Off
The Newark Arts Alliance’s Members Gallery Shop makes it easy to sell your artwork. We handle the display and sale, leaving you with more time to focus on creating new work!
Review the Gallery Shop Guidelines, complete an Inventory Form (pdf / Google Sheet) bring your items into the Newark Arts Alliance. Artists must be at least 16 years old to submit art for the shop. Artists under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their Inventory Form.
New works are juried when the Gallery Shop Committee meets, typically on the first Monday of the month. Submissions of new work are due the third Saturday of each month for display the following month.

Accepted work is typically displayed for up to three months. Artists will be notified if work has not been accepted or has been removed from display. Artists must pick up work promptly after notification. Work left more than 30 days after first notification will be considered a donation to benefit the Newark Arts Alliance. For additional info. about preparing your work for display and submission, review our Gallery Shop Artists Tips.

Jury Criteria
Originality (no kits or copies), well-crafted, skillful execution, and professional presentation. All work must be for sale. All 2-D work must be framed with picture wire for hanging on the back, or mounted, matted, and covered with acetate for display in the print rack. Please review the Gallery Shop Guidelines before submitting your work.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTIST INVENTORY SHEET

Calls for Entry - Spring NAA Members Exhibition
2025-03-21 12:00 - 2025-03-22 19:30 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Newark Arts Alliance Member Group Show
1 Entry Per Member
Submissions:
Friday March 21st from 12pm-7:30pm
and Saturday March 22nd from 12-4pm.
Artwork size limitations – longest side not to exceed 36 inches
Please note a new requirement: Please bring a typed one page “Artist Statement” with your entry.
Opens March 25th

Show Reception High School Perspectives: Youth Art Showcase
2025-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
High School Perspectives: Youth Art Showcase
Four high schools in the Newark area have been invited to choose and display a selection of two – dimensional and three-dimensional art pieces created by their grade 9 thru 12 students that reflect the students viewpoints and artistic skills in honor of National Youth Art Month, as it is celebrated in March throughout the United States.
Ribbons and prizes will be awarded to outstanding entries at a reception for the student artists, their parents and teachers on Friday March 14th.
This show is hanging February 23rd – March 21st., 2025.

Exhibit: High School Perspectives: Youth Art Showcase
2025-02-25 12:00 - 2025-03-21 20:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States

Artwork Pick Up - Black History Month Exhibit - Here And Now
2025-02-21 12:00 - 2025-02-22 16:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Here And Now – An Afrocentric Contemporary Art Exhibition
Artwork Pick Up
Friday and Saturday, February 21st and 22nd, 2025
We are open on Fridays from 12-8pm
Saturday we are open 12-4pm

Gallery Store Artwork Drop Off February
2025-02-18 12:00 - 2025-02-22 16:00 | DE

Show Reception Black History Month Exhibit - Here And Now
2025-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Here And Now
Juror: Jeff Hankinson, painter, Wilmington, DE.
Show Reception Friday, January 10th, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month:
Here and Now is a show featuring contemporary Afrocentric subject matter expressed in a variety of mediums.
Jeffrey is a longtime member of the Newark Arts Alliance who frequently exhibits his abstract style paintings at NAA. This is an “Open Call” group, themed exhibition celebrating Black History and modern Afrocentric cultural imagery.
Jeffrey is a South Carolina native but currently resides and works in Wilmington Delaware. In addition to creating his abstract paintings and sculpture Jeffrey has experience as a private Chef and Classical Ballet Master.
Exhibition to happen January 21st – February 21st, 2025

Black History Month Exhibit - Here And Now
2025-01-21 12:00 - 2025-02-21 19:30 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States

Gallery Store Artwork Drop Off January
2025-01-21 12:00 - 2025-01-25 16:00 | DE

Black History Month - Calls for Entry
2025-01-17 12:00 - 2025-01-18 19:30 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Here And Now
Juror: Jeff Hankinson, painter, Wilmington, DE.
Show Reception Friday, January 10th, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month:
Here and Now is a show featuring contemporary Afrocentric subject matter expressed in a variety of mediums.
Jeffrey is a longtime member of the Newark Arts Alliance who frequently exhibits his abstract style paintings at NAA. This is an “Open Call” group, themed exhibition celebrating Black History and modern Afrocentric cultural imagery.
Jeffrey is a South Carolina native but currently resides and works in Wilmington Delaware. In addition to creating his abstract paintings and sculpture Jeffrey has experience as a private Chef and Classical Ballet Master.
Exhibition to happen January 21st – February 21st, 2025
Submissions:
Friday January 17th – 12-7:30pm
and also
Saturday January 18th – 12-4pm
Artwork size limitations – longest side not to exceed 36 inches

Artist Reception - Lead Graffiti: An Exhibition Of Letterpress And Book Art
2025-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Lead Graffiti: An Exhibition Of Letterpress And Book Art
Featuring Artists: Ray Nichols & Jill Cypher
Artist Reception is Friday, January 10th, from 6:00-8:00 PM

Lead Graffiti: An Exhibition Of Letterpress And Book Art
2024-12-31 12:00 - 2025-01-13 12:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States

Holiday Art Market 2024
2024-11-26 12:00 - 2024-12-28 16:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Join us for our busiest fine art and craft event of the year! Our main gallery gets transformed into a vibrant display of fine art and crafts suitable for gift giving. Artists will have booths filled with wonderful works of art to satisfy everyone on your list, including yourself! Most items are under $50. This special event runs from November 26th to December 28th, 2024.
Special Holiday Art Market Hours (from Nov 26 – Dec 28):

Tuesday – SUNDAY, 12-4
Friday, 12-8

This year’s featured artists include:

Maureen Coughlan
Kelly Martin
Sarah Dressler
Eleanor Fink
Carole Fox
Terry Foreman
Karen Hornor
Wendi Jacobs
Sabine Banerjee -Wagner
Elizabeth Stokes
Dierra Cooper
Anastacia Mongelluzzo
Mary Jane Tyrie
Gilda Jennings
Simone Brown

Kahlo Club Members Preview Night - Holiday Art Market 2024
2024-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
This is a special, members only Preview Night for our amazing monthly donors.
Anyone who makes a monthly donation is automatically part of our Kahlo Club. It is with your monthly support that we know how to budget our expenses over the year.
As a thank you for your ongoing support, we have a special night just for you – The Preview Night for the Holiday Art Market.
You get FIRST pick for your holiday art shopping to get amazing, unique, one of a kind gifts. Oh, and most gifts are under $50.
If you are interested in becoming a monthly donation member – please click here for the Kahlo Club and scroll down the page.
This year’s featured artists include:

Maureen Coughlan
Kelly Martin
Sarah Dressler
Eleanor Fink
Carole Fox
Terry Foreman
Karen Hornor
Wendi Jacobs
Sabine Banerjee -Wagner
Elizabeth Stokes
Dierra Cooper
Anastacia Mongelluzzo
Mary Jane Tyrie
Gilda Jennings
Simone Brown

Annual Membership Meeting
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
All of our members are invited to come and be part of this biannual check-in about the ongoing evolution and growth happening at the NAA! Come and hear from our executive director about our new strategic directions, changes to our daily operations and new partnerships we are working on. We will also hold a vote for incoming board members. We would love to hear from you and incorporate your feedback and suggestions into the plans we are creating for 2025. Bring your questions and ideas and come ready to make a few new friends, too! Light refreshments will be served.
To attend via zoom, click here for registration.
See you there!

NAA Halloween Bash & Costume Party
2024-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Autumn Arch Beer Project, 810 Pencader Dr. Suite C, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Join us for this year’s NAA Fall Fundraiser: The Halloween Bash & Costume Party!
Your ticket includes a food voucher (from Natalie’s Fine Foods food truck), appetizers and dessert. There will be a Cash Bar (beer, wine, hard cider, fresh root beer) offered for sale by Autumn Arch Beer Project. We will have exclusive use of Autumn Arch for our event! The NAA will have a Silent Auction of gift baskets including a crowd favorite from last year, a beachfront rental at “The Sands of Time” worth over $6,000! Click here for more info about this amazing opportunity to get a jump on your summer vacation and support the arts in Newark at the same time! Advance bids are being accepted now! Join us for lots of fun meeting old and new friends and celebrating the arts in Newark!
Also featured this year:
– Costume contest with cash prizes
– Treats and games for kids
– Themed activities for all ages throughout the evening
Costumes are encouraged by not necessary. Tickets may be limited so grab yours now!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Premium Auction Item - "Sands of Time" Beach Property Rental
2024-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Autumn Arch Beer Project, 810 Pencader Dr. Suite C, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Escape to paradise and support the arts in Newark at the same time! This special silent auction item is a generous donation from Debbie and David Hall, back for the second year to make YOUR summer vacation dreams come true. Get ready to really remove yourself from everyday life, because the luxurious, homey, beachfront SANDS OF TIME rental property in Carova Beach, North Carolina requires a short drive up the sandy beach to access!

The home has 6 bedrooms and can sleep up to 14 people. Amenities include: beachfront access, swimming pool and hot tub, arcade with pool table and video games, gourmet kitchen, poolside tiki bar and a multitude of indoor and outdoor common spaces for your next group vacation! This one-week rental (May 10-17, 2025) is valued at over $6,000. Bidding starts at $3,000. Bids can be made in advance to info@newarkartsalliance.org. Click here for full property listing and get ready to bid at our Halloween Bash & Costume Party on October 12 from 7-10pm at Autumn Arch Beer Project.

Exhibit Visual Messages: Socially Engaged Art
2024-10-08 18:00 - 2024-11-22 17:00 | DE
The latest gallery installment at the Newark Arts Alliance ‘Visual Messages: Socially Engaged Art’, asks us to consider: how do we engage artistically with the world and our community?
This thought-provoking exhibit features 45 pieces from 25 different local artists depicting a wide variety of topics including the environment, homelessness, politics, world peace, and health. Media types range from traditional painting styles and materials to book constructions, paper assemblages, collage, stained glass, fabric, and beading with messages.
The guest Juror for this exhibition was Vanesa Simon. Vanesa is an entrepreneur, artist, and dedicated community organizer. Her personal experience with a cancer diagnosis led her to explore the intersection of the arts and health. In 2017, she piloted the program “Healing Through the Arts” and later innovated a fiscal partnership with the Delaware Art Museum through her company, Mariposa Arts.
As an artist, Vanesa’s work has reached an international audience. She has participated in exhibitions across Argentina, Barcelona, and New York City as part of an artist collective from Argentina whose focus is Artist’s Books. Her art has also been showcased in local exhibitions in her home state of Delaware. In 2024 she was selected as a Global South Arts & Health Envoy and has had the great honor of being nominated by President Joe Biden to the National Council on the Arts.

Artist Reception For Kira Krell - Solo Exhibition, "Beauty in Brokenness"
2024-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Kira Krell – Solo Exhibition ” Beauty in Brokenness”
Abstract paintings by Kira Krell
Artist Reception is Friday, September 13th, from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Kira Krell - Solo Exhibition, "Beauty in Brokenness"
2024-08-27 12:00 - 2024-10-04 12:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States

Artist Reception Street Art, Decks, and Tattoos
2024-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Street Art, Decks, and Tattoos
A show of Street Art, Skate or Surfboards, Tattoos in and on art, crafts, and photography of any of these topics.
Artist Reception is Friday, August 9th, from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Call for Proposals! Solo or Group Show in 2025
2024-08-01 08:00 - 2024-10-01 23:30 | DE
Do you have a body of work that would fill a space and has a consistent theme? The Gallery committee is seeking proposals for the 2025 exhibition schedule.
Individuals or groups of artists may submit a proposal for a show in the main gallery some time in 2025. Groups of artists should have artwork with a similar theme to create a cohesive show.
Strong proposals will have a well thought out theme that is consistent for the body of work and not a sampling of many styles and mediums that an artist has created. At least 10 high quality images are also required for the proposal so the committee can get a clear idea of the quality of the work.
An application fee of $15 for NAA members and $25 for non-members is required for submission, payment mailed in or brought to NAA. If your exhibit is scheduled, an additional fee of $85 is required by Dec.1.
Deadline to submit proposals is October 1, 2024, Artists will be notified via email by November 1, 2024. See link to application below.
Submit application and images to: Attn: Denise Van Deroef at gallery@newarkartsalliance.org
You may also mail applications to:
NAA MAIN GALLERY EXHIBIT COMMITTEE
207 Louviers Drive, Newark, DE 19711

Street Art, Decks, and Tattoos Exhibition
2024-07-23 12:00 - 2024-08-23 12:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States

Street Art, Decks, and Tattoos - Calls for Entry
2024-07-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Street Art, Decks, and Tattoos
Artwork, Photography, Crafts
depicting or decorated skate or surfboards, street art, tattoos
Up to 3 entries per artist
In-person submissions on Friday, July 19 12-7:30 pm and Saturday, July 20 12- 4 pm

Confluence of Clay and Paint Duo Exhibition
2024-06-11 12:00 - 2024-07-19 16:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Confluence of Clay and Paint Duo
June 11 to July 19
Confluence of Clay and Paint Duo Exhibition
Debbie Hegedus and Mary Loewenstein-Anderson
Ceramic Pottery and Paintings
Public Reception on Friday, June 14, 6- 8 pm

Newark Garden Tour 2024
2024-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Newark Garden Tour 2024 (benefiting the Newark Arts Alliance)
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10am-3pm
Raindate: Sunday, June 2, 10am-3pm
TICKETS HERE! Tickets are $25 ($20 if you’re an NAA member) – tickets for kids under 5 are free, and tickets for kids ages 5-12 are $10. Once you’ve purchased your tickets, you’ll receive a map of the garden locations (the night before the tour) to choose your own adventure!
Take a stroll through ten unique, private gardens in the Newark area: soak in the beautiful blooms, learn about local plants, and get inspired!
The Newark Arts Alliance is again hosting the Newark Garden Tour, an annual tour of some of the most lush and enchanting gardens in and around Newark. The gardens on this year’s tour all appeal to the visitor to stay and relax a while, but all make that appeal in unique ways. Many gardens have water features, some will host live music, and others will showcase original art and art-making demos. As always, gardens will feature different aesthetics and give visitors ideas for what to do in their own gardens, from using native plants that help pollinators to finding that perfect, sassy piece of yard art.
New Features in 2024
Several new elements make this year’s Garden Tour especially exciting! Steve Ruiz’s Mojo Loco 302 food truck (FB/IG) will be stationed where there are three gardens close together. There will be a small farmer’s market with Trebs Thompson of Whimsical Farms and Christina’s Peter’s of Posy Parlor, where visitors can buy plants and flowers. One garden will feature pollinator plant giveaways (milkweed and hyssop lovingly raised by Rachel Brewer and Yvonne Settle). There will also be a silent auction of gorgeous hand-painted watering cans, decorated by local artists, to benefit the Newark Arts Alliance! Information on all of these offerings will be shared with ticket holders.
If you’re interested in garden-hopping by bike, BikeNewark has plotted out a (slightly abridged) tour for the day. This 5.67 mile route is mostly downhill, and a great way to enjoy the Garden Tour! A group ride will set out from the parking lot at Fairfield Park just off Cambridge Drive at 9:30am the day of the tour.
One of the biggest changes this year is a spotlight sponsorship from Scenic Outdoors (FB/IG), a local landscaping firm. Lisa and Savvas from Scenic Outdoors assisted with identifying 4 of the gardens on this year’s tour. In addition, they have provided a beautiful barrel of annuals for a raffle that will be run through social media (and in person at the Arts Alliance) on the day of the tour. More information TBA.
Local Musician Lineup

Sharon Bousquet website
Serenata Strings – string quartet
DJ Verdell Smith Instagram Spotify
Scott Comeaux – classic rock
The Professors – folk trio of UD fame!
PJs Pub Tour Facebook
Josh Hendrix YouTube
Newark Ukesters website
Connor Capizzi –

Local Artist Lineup

Urban Sketchers Facebook Instagram
Estelle Lukoff Etsy Instagram
Gerry Scarfe – plein air painting
Maureen Coughlin – fused glass
Carol Gray website
Karen Yarnall – plein air painting
Cathy Hill – bobbin lace
Carole Huber – weaving Instagram
Mary Anderson Instagram
Joy Smith Instagram
Kelly Martin website Instagram

Hand-painted Watering Can Silent Auction

Fifteen local artists have transformed ordinary watering cans into exceptional works of art. View them all at the Newark Arts Alliance and bid on your favorite! You will have all week to bid – winners will be announced on June 7th at 4:30. Winners will also receive an invitation to our VIP Garden Tour closing reception, also on June 7th from 6-8pm. You do not need to be present to win.
Container garden raffle sponsored by Scenic Outdoors

Enter to win this beautiful container garden overflowing with colorful annuals, created by Scenic Outdoors! Please stop by the NAA for a raffle ticket (given to ticket-holders with their map and program), and/or snap a selfie on the tour and tag The Newark Arts Alliance by 3pm. Winner will be announced at 3:30 on social media.
Thank you to our Supporters and Partners
The 2024 Garden Tour was supported in part by The Newark Partnership. The Newark Arts Alliance is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.

NAA Annual Members Exhibit
2024-04-27 12:00 - 2024-06-07 16:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Annual Members Exhibit
April 27 to June 7 NAA Annual Members Exhibit
Public Reception on Friday, May 10 6-8 pm

Annual Members Exhibit - Calls for Entry
2024-04-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-26 12:00 - 19:30 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Annual Members Exhibit
1 Entry per member for 2024
Any medium, any style
Not to exceed 36” in any direction
In-person delivery on Friday, April 26th, 12-7:30 pm and Saturday, April 27th, 12-4 pm.

A Drawing Show
2024-03-19 12:00 - 2024-04-16 16:00 | Newark Arts Alliance, 207 Louviers Dr., Newark, DE, 19711, United States
Newark Drawing Show
Open March 19 – April 26, 2024
Come be inspired by the drawings of local artists at the Newark Arts Alliance this spring!
“A Drawing Show” is a juried, group-themed exhibition which opens on March 19th, 2024. Artwork will be on display at the Newark Arts Alliance’s new gallery (207 Louviers Drive, Newark DE) until April 26th.
The artist’s reception, which is open to the public, will be held on Friday, April 12th from 6:00-8:00 pm.
The juror for this exhibit will be book illustrator and drawing professor, Alexi Natchev. Originally from Bulgaria, Alexi has lived in Delaware for the past 30 years, working as an illustrator and specializing in children’s books for various publishers. He served as the Head of the Illustration Program and a full-time faculty member of the Delaware College of Art & Design in Wilmington, and since 2019 has been a Professor Emeritus there. Alexi had a successful Solo Exhibition of his Illustrative artwork at the Newark Arts Alliance in August of 2023.
