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Stockton Beautiful is a community based, non-profit organization that works to build a sense of community through beautification projects.

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Stockton Rose Garden Tour 2026

Stockton Beautiful is excited to partner with the Stockton Garden Club and SASS! Public Relations for the Stockton Rose Garden Tour, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This beloved spring tradition invites the community to enjoy a leisurely day exploring some of Stockton’s most beautiful rose gardens while celebrating horticulture, collaboration, and city pride.  Guests will stroll through five unique garden locations featuring refreshments, live music, and floral demonstrations. The tour offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of Stockton’s gardens while supporting local horticulture education and community beautification efforts.

Featured Garden Stops  

  • University Park World Peace Rose Garden — Magnolia & California Streets
  • Private Rose Garden of Gerry Dunlap - 925 Bristol Avenue
  • Faye Fotini Spanos Rose Garden at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church - 920 W March Lane
  • Gerry Dunlap Rose Garden at the Haggin Museum - 1201 N Pershing Avenue
  • The Rose Garden at Knoles Lawn, University of the Pacific - Pacific Avenue 

Guests may visit the gardens in any order and will be entered into a drawing. Attendees are encouraged to wear a favorite hat and enjoy the festive spring atmosphere.

Tickets  

$25 per person (cash or check payable to the Stockton Garden Club) 

Proceeds support scholarships for Delta College Horticulture students, helping cultivate the next generation of landscape and horticulture professionals. 

Stockton Beautiful is proud to collaborate on this cherished community event and looks forward to welcoming guests for a day of roses, learning, and connection.



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Project Paintbox

A Call for Local Stockton Students

Stockton Beautiful, in partnership with the Stockton Arts Commission, invites student artists to transform traffic signal utility boxes into vibrant works of public art throughout Stockton.

Project Paintbox celebrates Stockton’s creativity, neighborhoods, history, culture, and natural beauty while giving student artists the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the community.

Who Can Apply?

Project Paintbox is open to student artists currently attending:

  • Stockton-area high schools
  • San Joaquin Delta College
  • University of the Pacific

Individual artists and small teams are encouraged to apply.

About the Project

Selected artists will create original artwork for one of ten traffic signal utility boxes located throughout the City of Stockton.

Artwork should:

  • Celebrate Stockton and its community
  • Be appropriate for all ages
  • Be completely original
  • Not include copyrighted material, trademarks, political messages, or offensive content

Completed artwork will become a long-term public art installation and the property of the City of Stockton.

Artist Responsibilities

Selected artists will:

  • Prepare, sand, and prime the assigned signal box
  • Paint the box using acrylic paint
  • Apply a clear anti-graffiti protective coating
  • Keep vents, airflow openings, access panels, meters, and identification markings unobstructed

Artists may sign their completed box in a space no larger than 5 inches by 10 inches.

Artist Compensation

Each selected artist will receive $800 from Stockton Beautiful to help cover project supplies and services.

Selection Process

A joint committee representing Stockton Beautiful and the Stockton Arts Commission will review all completed applications and artwork proposals.

Ten artists will be selected. Approved artists will be asked to enter into an agreement with Stockton Beautiful and the City of Stockton.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

Applicants under 18 years of age must include written permission from a parent or guardian.

Mail completed applications to:

Stockton Beautiful
P.O. Box 4121
Stockton, CA 95204
Our Mission

To increase community pride by augmenting Stockton's aesthetic appeal; promoting civic improvements which enhance, restore and preserve our city's beauty; and by recognizing individuals and institutions who contribute to this worthy endeavor.

Location

P.O. Box 4121
Stockton, CA 95204

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