Re-Shade Redlands

Inspire an Artist • Build a Future

Sunday, November 8 • 12–2 PM
Cyclery USA

100 local children, ages 7–14, will transform repurposed umbrellas from Umbrella Alley into colorful works of Redlands-inspired art. The finished umbrellas will be displayed inside Cyclery USA through November 2027. Stay tuned for GREAT prizes!

“We are giving the retired umbrellas from Redlands Umbrella Alley a second life. Children will transform these previously used materials into a new public art installation—keeping materials in use longer, reducing waste, and demonstrating how creativity and sustainability can work hand in hand. It’s a colorful example of upcycling and environmental education right here in Redlands.”
—Deborah O’Hara, Board President

2 Ways to Participate

• $20 sponsorship includes a repurposed umbrella and an official RE-SHADE REDLANDS custom T-shirt.
• Scholarships are available so that every child who wants to participate has the opportunity to be part of this special Redlands art experience. Request a scholarship when you pick up your umbrella and entry form.

Proceeds directly support the Redlands Art to Market Teen Entrepreneurship Showcase, helping local teens develop their creativity, business skills, and entrepreneurial confidence.

The Redlands Visitor Center public charity 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.

How to Enter to Participate

Umbrellas and entry forms will be available for pickup at the Redlands Visitor Center

Dates: October 1–30

Location: 14 N. 5th Street Downtown

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. Hours are updated on Google.

Sponsor a Child Scholarship

Your sponsorship helps provide a child with:

• A repurposed Umbrella Alley umbrella
• An official RE-SHADE REDLANDS T-shirt
• Art supplies
• The opportunity to create art, learn about upcycling, and be part of a community art installation
• Sponsor a Child HERE

Sponsor Recognition 

• Business/Family name on every event T-shirt (listed by sponsorship level)
• Recognition on social media
• Media recognition before, during, and after the event

Event Underwriters

• We thank the Redlands Optimists for underwriting this event and assisting in installing the umbrellas.
• Thank you to David Maupin CFP® for underwriting this event.
• Thank you to the Rochford Foundation for underwriting this event.
  

Includes:

• 96" × 48" banner displayed during the parade
• Banner displayed inside Cyclery USA through November 2027
• Premium social media recognition
• Media recognition
• Premier event recognition
• Become an Underwriter HERE

Your Sponsorship Supports

Redlands Art to Market

Teen Entrepreneurship Showcase

Helping Redlands high school students:

• Create Redlands-themed artwork
• Sell their artwork at the Redlands Visitor Center
• Keep 100% of their sales
• Learn marketing and entrepreneurship from local business mentors

Long-Term Community Impact

Together, these two initiatives create a pathway from creative expression to entrepreneurship. Re-Shade Redlands introduces younger participants to art, creative reuse, and community pride, while Redlands Art to Market gives high school students an opportunity to explore how creativity can become a marketable product.

The goal is not simply to create art, but to help young people develop confidence, practical business skills, and an understanding that their ideas and talents can have real value in the marketplace. By connecting students with local business mentors and providing an actual venue to sell their work, the program offers an experience that goes beyond a traditional art project or classroom lesson.

We believe this project will strengthen connections between youth, local artists, businesses, environmental sustainability, and the Redlands community, while creating a model that can continue and expand in future years.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Your sponsorship helps create public art, inspires young artists, and develops the next generation of Redlands entrepreneurs.

Interested in Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs? Become a Business Mentor! Email hello@RedlandsVisitorCenter.com