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Newark Arts Alliance
Market East Plaza, 276 E. Main Street, Suite 102
Newark, DE 19711
302-266-7266
[email protected]

The NAA is now located at Market East Plaza, 276 E. Main Street, Suite 102!Click here to see the floor plan for our new space!
The Newark Arts Alliance is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to building community through the arts. The NAA hosts art exhibits, weekly poetry nights, music concerts, wine tastings, galas, art auctions, children's art programs, camps, art and music lessons and much more. The NAA also has a gallery and art shop open throughout the week, where patrons can purchase artwork, pottery, sculptures, home decor pieces, jewelry, music CDs and more.
The NAA is located at Market East Plaza, 276 E. Main Street, Suite 102, in Newark, Delaware.
Ongoing Throughout The Year:
DelaWhere? Tuesday night poetry readings at 8pm hosted by Margie Bello, 302-290-5881. Doors open at 7:30pm. $3 cover. Open readings in May.
Starting in June, the following schedule each month:
First Tuesday of the month – Open Mic Night unlimited time on mic.
Second Tuesday of the month – open mic limited time on Mic, with a featured Poet.
Third Tuesday of the month – open mic limited time on Mic, and writing workshop night.
Fourth Tuesday of the month – open mic limited time on Mic, and competitive poetry slam night
NAA Painting Group: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9:30am-Noon, hosted by Pamela Skwish, email [email protected] for more information. Bring your own supplies.
Loose Threads Fiber Group: 3rd Wednesdays, 7pm, hosted by Laura Spencer, email [email protected] for more information.
Visit www.newarkartsalliance.org for more info about our exhibits, programs and events. ADVERTISE in our ArtForms Newsletter!
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You can read our newsletter online HERE .
Do you want to give back to your community? Do you like working with and teaching kids? Do you enjoy art and music? Want to learn more about the exciting world of the arts? Then we need YOU as a volunteer at the NAA!

Click here to find out how to become a Volunteer!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 24/04/2006
Band Website: http://www.newarkartsalliance.org
Band Members: ABOUT OUR TEACHERS

Richard Aldorasi has been a working artist for 40 years in venues worldwide. He is currently a teaching artist with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. You can learn more about Mr. Aldorasi from his website: www.2makepaper.com

Ann Beemler and Maria Gladstone have been teaching belly dancing at the NAA for several years and perform at local restaurants including Casablanca in Wilmington.

Susanne Faulkner is an accomplished jewelry artist who exhibits throughout the region. She has taught at the Gibby Art Center in Middletown and sells her work at the NAA's Members Gallery Shop.

Terry Foreman has a BA in Fine Art, has a graphic design business, is a founding member of the Newark Arts Alliance, and has designed many NAA programs. She has also created murals in Newark.

Karen Frazer studied Fine Arts at the Maryland Institute College of Art and has a BS in Art Education from Delaware State University. She is a Mixed-Media artist concentrating on working with handmade paper, encaustic wax and found objects.

Malissa Reese has been a local artist and educator for the past 15 years. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in elementary education. Her paintings, pastels and collages can be seen in regional shows and galleries. Malissa invites you to view samples of her artwork at www.myspace.com/malissalovesart.

Dain Simons has a BFA in Photography from the University of Delaware. He exhibits his photographs throughout the region, teaches at several venues and is a photographic consultant for Cameras, Etc. in Newark.

Nicole Thomas has taught with Newark Parks and Recreation and the NAA for several years. She loves giving children their first taste of art.

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My Blog

NEWARK ARTS ALLIANCE ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

NEWARK ARTS ALLIANCE ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES Member's Gallery Shop at the Newark Arts Alliance Artwork in all media is being accepted into the NAA's Member's Gallery Shop. We have found that artwork smal...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:19:00 GMT

Workshop Opportunities for JUNE

Hello friends,We've got several interesting workshops coming up this week. Don't delay and miss some great opportunities!Æ Monday, June 15, 7-9pm. Digital Camera Boot Camp: Intermediate $30m/$33nmÆ Tu...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:08:00 GMT

This Sunday! Y'Art Sale & Scavenger Hunt!

Hello friends and members,Join us this Sunday for our "Y'Art Sale", from 10am-2pm at the Market East Plaza, in front of Old Tyme Antiques.Check out our cool array of goodies ranging from the ordinary ...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:59:00 GMT

MORE opportunities for Local Artists!!

CHAPEL STREET THEATER IS SEEKING A MURAL ARTIST I asked them if there was any stipend for the artist, and they saidthey hadn't planned any but would consider proposals that included acost estimate. .....
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Current Artist Opportunities

Hello artist friends, See the ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES below that we have received, that may interest you. CALL TO ARTISTS:..Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship Guidelines & Applica...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Workshops starting next week!!!

Hello Friends,Check out the cool happenings this summer at NAA! Here are the few starting next week!Mosaic Mural Workshop/Class 109 Saturdays, June 20 and June 27, from 10 am to 2 pm. at the Newark Ar...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:38:00 GMT

DelaWhere? Poetry Slam and Open Mic Nite June Details!

When ????          Every Tuesday, 8pm Where????          at the Newark Arts AllianceCost   ????          $3 coverDetails????          Weekly information, below06/02/09  Workshop  Youth Slam Movement...
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 11:54:00 GMT

Join us for Fourth Friday Drumming Circles & Music Jam

Hello friends, We'll continue to host "Fourth Friday Drumming Circles & Music Jam" throughout the summer. (yeah!) There's no fee to participate, but donations are always appreciated. NAA membership is...
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 21:14:00 GMT

Summer Art Classes Start in June!!!

Bored? Want to give the kids something artsy to do? Want to learn something new? Check out NAA's CLASSES! Summer classes start in June! We have arts camps and classes for all ages, from youngsters to ...
Posted by on Sun, 10 May 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Upcoming & Ongoing Opportunities for Artists

Hello artist friends,Here is a listing of upcoming & ongoing opportunities. Volunteer art teacher wanted!The Newark Senior Center is desperately seeking a volunteer art instructor to teach watercolor ...
Posted by on Sat, 09 May 2009 10:58:00 GMT