Re-Shade Redlands
Sponsor a Child • Inspire an Artist • Build a Future. 100 local children, ages 8–14, will transform repurposed umbrellas from Umbrella Alley into colorful works of Redlands-inspired art.
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Inspire an Artist • Build a Future
Sunday, November 8 • 12–2 PM
Cyclery USA
100 local children, ages 8–14, 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
ATTENTION RE-SHADE REDLANDS PARTICIPANTS!
YOUR DECORATED UMBRELLA MUST BE BROUGHT TO CYCLERY USA ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8!
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Cyclery USA – 21 W. Stuart Avenue, Redlands
- 12:00–2:00 PM – Bring your decorated umbrella!
- 1:00 PM – Judging begins!
Immediately following judging, umbrellas will be hung for display inside Cyclery USA!
IMPORTANT: This is NOT just a day to come see the umbrellas. Participants need to BRING their completed, decorated umbrellas to Cyclery USA on November 8.
Your artwork will become part of a special community art installation displayed through November 2027!
We can't wait to see what our talented young Redlands artists have created!
Rain Date
- Bring your umbrellas to Cyclery USA on Sunday, November 8, from 12-1.
- A photo will be taken of the child/family and the decorated umbrella. Selfie Booth photos are delivered instantly to your smartphone. Text, mail or AirDrop your photo.
- Each participant will receive a prize.
- All 6 winners will be notified on Instagram, Facebook, and via the contact info on the submitted entry form.
- Winners may pick up their prizes from Cyclery USA after November 9.
- See the installed umbrellas November 9th - Summer 2027. Check Cyclery USA Google hours.
Thank you to the following Scholarship Sponsors:
- Cindy Calderon
- Kate Salveson
- Feel Good Market
- Brian & Dianna Lawson
- Nichos Ice Cream
- Eileen Sanborn
- Beth Stanton
- Paula Driessnack
- Redlands Jewelers
- Paul & Joann Barich
- Scott Welsh
- Alexandra Chamberlain-Umanoff
- Sally Sukdol
Event Underwriters
- We thank the Redlands Optimists for underwriting this event and installing the umbrellas & providing cookies for the kids!
- Thank you to David Maupin CFP® for underwriting this event.
- Thank you to the Rochford Foundation for underwriting this event.
- Thank you, Emerson Fine Jewelry, for underwriting this event.
- Thank you, Brian Pry, Redlands Handyman Chores & More LLC, for the hardware and installation of the umbrellas.
- Thank you, The Frosty Orange, for 100 FREE Hawaiian Shaved Ices
- Thank you, JAM Sportswear for the t-shirts for the children.
- 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
🎨☂️ RE-SHADE REDLANDS — CREATIVE DECORATING TIPS!
Did you know there are several ways to decorate your umbrella? You don't have to paint directly on it!
Because the umbrellas are made of slick, waterproof material, here are some creative options:
🎨 ACRYLIC PAINT & BRUSH PENS: Water-based acrylic paint pens can be purchased on Amazon. Test a small area first to make sure the paint adheres.
✂️ CREATE A PANEL TEMPLATE: Trace one of your umbrella's triangular panels onto paper. Use the template to cut lightweight fabric, decorate it on a flat surface, and attach it to your umbrella!
🖌️ GET CREATIVE! Try fabric markers, colorful fabric, ribbons, and lightweight embellishments.
☂️ ATTACH SECURELY: Fabric glue may work, but test it first. Hand stitching is another option. Avoid staples, which can leave sharp edges.
🌞 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Decorate the OUTSIDE (TOP) of your umbrella.
- Allow paint and glue to dry completely.
- Make sure all decorations are securely attached.
🏆 Your finished masterpieces will be displayed upside down inside Cyclery USA through r 2027!
RE-SHADE REDLANDS
📅 Sunday, November 8 | 12–2 PM
🍊 We can't wait to see how our young Redlands artists transform these umbrellas into works of art!
Inspire an Artist • Build a Future