Wet Paint 2026

Join us Saturday, August 8th, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM for an art-filled day of bidding, art-making, music, and more throughout our creative campus!

Whether you’re painting en plein air, working in mixed media, or crafting ceramics, this is your chance to be part of a vibrant community that celebrates our local artists and the Museum.

How to participate as a donating artist:

• Register anytime at www.givebutter.com/wet-paint-2026⁠
• Create artwork of any size or medium (up to 36″ x 36″ x 36″)
• Drop off work at the Museum July 20-31 during open hours (11AM-4PM)
• Participating artists receive two tickets to the Preview Party on Friday, August 7

Registration for Wet Paint bidders opens July 1.

In the days leading up to Wet Paint 2026, consider joining us at one of our Artist Days! Artist Days are informal art-making sessions organized by the Museum and hosted by community artists. Please note that these are not formal classes, but an opportunity for artists to engage and create together leading up to Wet Paint.

**Artists must provide their own materials. All mediums are welcome! Attending an Artist Day is not required to participate in Wet Paint- we gladly welcome all donations!**

Artist Day at the Blue Garden
with Holly Grosvenor

Artist Day at the Bellevue House
with Tom Deininger

Artist Day at Susan Petree Art (Studio)
with Susan Petree

Artist Day at the Norman Bird Sanctuary
with Elizabeth Kahane

Artist Day at Rough Point 
with John Grosvenor

Artist Day at Rose Island
with Kelsy Patnaude

Artist Day at Newport Art Museum
with William Heydt