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Paint on Main Scavenger Hunt

Paint on Main Scavenger Hunt

Dec 2, 2025 | Main Street, Public Art, Uncategorized

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas in Downtown Garner and we would love for you come visit us!! Our “artist elves” have been busy decking the windows of our local merchants and we invite you to check out our Scavenger Hunt. Your photo entries could help you WIN Downtown Garner gift cards (valued up to $50). It’s easy to play, just follow these simple steps:

1. 📍 Come to Main Street and check out our holiday Paint on Main by local artists.
2. 🤳 Scan the QR Code on one of the paintings for our scavenger hunt clues.
3. 📸 Snap a pic that matches the clue.
4. #️⃣ Post your pics on our downtowngarner Facebook and Instagram pages using #paintonmain
🎨 The more pics you post of our Paint on Main artwork, the more chances you have to win!! Winners will be randomly selected on 12/12, 12/19, and 1/9/26. Come celebrate the holidays with us!
🎨 All Call for Artists…Paint on Main in Downtown Garner

🎨 All Call for Artists…Paint on Main in Downtown Garner

Oct 29, 2025 | Events, Main Street, Public Art, Uncategorized

🎨 All Call for Artists: Help Bring Holiday Magic to Downtown Garner!

The holidays are right around the corner — and Paint on Main is calling on local artists to help transform Downtown Garner into a festive winter wonderland! ❄️

We’re inviting creative painters of all experience levels and ages (12 and up) to take part in our Paint on Main Window Painting Event. Artists will decorate storefront windows along Main Street with cheerful, holiday-themed designs. From snowflakes and Santa hats to cozy winter scenes, each window will tell a story that spreads joy throughout our community.

✨ Event Details:
📅 When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Logistics Meeting (5:30 – 120 E. Main St)

                      Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Paint on Main Event (8am – 5pm)

                     Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Paint Removal (8am until done)

📍 Where: Downtown Garner

🎨 Who Can Participate: Local artists, students, and community creatives of all ages (12 & up) and skill levels

🎨 Sketchesmust be in color, including background color or clear glass: DUE by midnight 11/10/25 to stacy@grafixhouse.net.

🖌️ Theme: Holiday Cheer or Winter Magic

***ALL kids must have an adult present to participate.

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your talent, bring beauty to our downtown, and be part of a cherished local tradition that brightens Garner for the holidays. For more details,

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Art Around Town Auction Opens November 26!

Art Around Town Auction Opens November 26!

Nov 3, 2021 | Events, Public Art

Auction Details

Bidding Opens: Friday, November 26 – 12pm
Bidding Closes: Friday, December 3 – 8pm

Bidding takes place at biddingowl.com/ArtAroundTown

The Garner Art Around Town public art exhibit wraps up this month, culminating in an online auction of 23 original works of art painted by artists from around Garner and Raleigh.

Take advantage of this opportunity to place your bid and own a local piece of art. Interested bidders can view item listings before the auction goes live and place their bids starting at 12pm on Friday, November 26th. Bidding ends at 8pm on Friday, December 3rd.

Artists will receive 75% of the highest bid on their artwork. The remainder of the proceeds will benefit the Downtown Garner Association and their public art efforts. Minimum bid for each painting will start at $200.

Auction Kickoff Event – November 26

Join us at the Garner Night Market on November 26 from 5-9pm for our Auction Kickoff! Artists from the exhibit will be on hand at the Downtown Garner tent to talk with the community about their artwork and experience participating in Art Around Town.  Stop by and view the art that will be available before you place your bid!

Artist Reception – December 1

The Downtown Garner Association is hosting an Artist Reception to celebrate those who participated in the Art Around Town exhibit and promote the online auction of their artwork.

Join us Wednesday, December 1 from 6-8pm on the stage at the Garner Performing Arts Center! The evening will kick off with a short program and artists will have an opportunity to speak about the inspiration and work behind their pieces. This event is open the public.

Click the buttons below for more information on the auction and events.

Visit the Auction
Auction Kickoff
Artist Reception
 Preparing to Bid

Bidders are encouraged to view artwork they like in person while it is on exhibit, prior to bidding. Locations of the artwork is available on a walking tour map at downtowngarner.com/arts. All artwork has been on display outdoors from 3+ months and may have experienced minor wear and tear.

After Bidding Closes

Highest bid placed by 8pm on December 3rd wins. All bids are final at the close of auction and all payments must be made through the auction platform.

Winning bidders will be contacted by DGA representative to arrange local pick up of the canvases by December 8th. DGA cannot ship or deliver any canvases.

If a bidder is not local, they must make their own arrangements to have their painting delivered. Bidders may directly contact the artist to see if the artist is willing to arrange delivery or shipment. Artists are not obligated to provide delivery or shipment, so bidders are STRONGLY encouraged to reach out before they place their bids. Any and all cost associated with shipment or delivery will be at the expense of the bidder, in addition to the cost of winning the painting.

 

Special Thanks
to our Presenting Sponsor!

Without the generous support of our presenting sponsor, HomeTowne Realty of Garner, this year-long public art exhibit wouldn’t be possible.  Visit myhtrgarner.com to learn more about how HomeTowne Realty of Garner can help you join the Garner community!

Art Around Town on Display in Downtown Garner

Art Around Town on Display in Downtown Garner

Aug 23, 2021 | Public Art

The Downtown Garner Association is pleased to present Art Around Town, a community driven public art project that uses painting to illustrate community and natural beauty and bring joy, healing, and civic engagement.  The exhibit has been made possible through the generous sponsorship of HomeTowne Realty of Garner.

The original concept for Art Around Town was proposed by Lorie Clark, Cultural Arts & Events Manager for the Town of Garner at the Garner Performing Arts Center.  In partnership with the Downtown Garner Association, Clark wants to create an opportunity for artists from all levels of mastery and different walks of life to create art that would uplift and bring the community together during a challenging time.

Since March, the DGA Arts Committee has been working with Clark and community artists to bring the project to life.  Following a call for artists in May, selected artists received materials and stipends to paint concepts inspired by Garner’s natural beauty and community values.  The artists has one month to paint a 3’x4′ plywood canvas, which was then sealed for outdoor display.

This year’s exhibit features 23 canvases painted by artists from Garner and Raleigh on display from mid August through November.  The artwork is displayed outdoors in Downtown Garner and at select park locations for 24/7 viewing on a walkable loop. Coming out of a year of quarantining and isolation, the Downtown Garner Association wanted to create an exhibit that could be accessible to all despite any COVID restrictions.

“Public art is a priority in our economic development strategy for Downtown Garner,” said Mari Howe, Downtown Development Manager for the Town of Garner. “The Downtown Garner Association knows the power of art to create a sense of community, to empower people, and to inspire pride in Garner.  We wanted to find a way to support artists and raise awareness of Garner’s arts community. Art Around Town has been a great pilot program for doing both of those things.”

At the end of the exhibit, the Downtown Garner Association will auction the artwork, with 75% of the profit going to the original artist.  The auction will take place online in late November – more details coming soon!

For more information about Art Around Town, please contact Mari Howe at mhowe@garnernc.gov.

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Special thanks to our PResenting Sponsor

 

Calling All Artists for Art Around Town

Calling All Artists for Art Around Town

Apr 30, 2021 | Public Art

 

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Downtown Garner Association (DGA) and the Town of Garner is looking for local and regional visual artists to participate in an outdoor Art Around Garner art installation beginning August – October 2021.

Art Around Town  is a community art project for the residents of Garner and artists from surrounding areas to participate in a temporary art exhibit that will illustrate community and natural beauty and bring joy, healing, and civic engagement.

  • Artists will be required to submit their “Art Around Garner” idea, concept, or theme of painting at the time of application.
  • DGA will hold an artists interest meeting on May 13 at 6:30pm via Zoom.
  • Twenty local and regional artists will be selected to participate.*
  • $50-100 material stipends are available upon request.
  • Artists will be notified if their artwork is accepted and where it will be located.
  • Painting must be completed by July 1.
  • *This is not a juried exhibit; however, artwork not consistent with the theme will not be accepted.

SPECS & INSTALLATION

Artists will be provided with a 3′ x 4′ board to paint.  Acrylic paint is recommended and pieces will be varnished by the exhibit coordinators to be weather safe.

The art will be on display August through October 2021 at the following proposed pedestrian-friendly locations including Town Hall, Garner Senior Center, Garner Rec Center (GRC), Garner Performing Arts Center, and other locations around downtown and town parks.

AUCTION

Upon completion of the exhibit, the art will be auctioned with 75% of the proceeds going to  the respective artists and 25% to DGA to benefit future art projects throughout the Town of Garner.
The exact time, location and date of auction is yet to be determined but anticipated for November 2021.

INQUIRIES

Questions from artists should be directed to Lorie Clark at lclark@garnernc.gov.

Input Needed for New Downtown Mural

Input Needed for New Downtown Mural

Dec 10, 2020 | Public Art

The Downtown Garner Association is preparing to bring another mural to Main Street!  We’re seeking input from the Garner community about the style of art they’d like to see.  Please take the survey below to share your feedback.