Podcast Archive



Date Posted: September 2nd, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – September 3, 2023

Ever pondered how the arts and government can meld to create vibrant, inclusive communities? Well, let’s sweeten your curiosity with insights from Tina Betz, the Director of Cultural Affairs in Wilmington, Delaware. Tina, with her special blend of creativity and administrative expertise, has been a key advocate for the arts in Wilmington, helping foster cultural […]

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Date Posted: August 26th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – August 27, 2023

Get ready as we journey into a tale of resilience and triumph amidst adversity with Lauren Foraker and Caitlyn Kuhn of Pursuit for Peace. This multi-state nonprofit, passionately run by women, has found creative ways to uplift children’s spirits grappling with severe trauma and medical conditions. They’ve meticulously crafted unique methods of igniting joy, like deploying […]

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Date Posted: August 19th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – August 20, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Diane Laird and Jordan Resh about their upcoming Paint Dover event. Ever wondered how the magic of art can transform a city? Prepare for an insider’s tour into the innovative world of the Downtown Dover Partnership with Diane Laird and Jordan Resch, as we unpack how creativity is revitalizing our city. We’re […]

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Date Posted: August 11th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – August 13, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with J.C. Barker, the Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. Brace yourselves to be captivated by the Executive Director of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra (DSO), J.C. Barker, as he opens up about how the DSO sailed through the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. With an unyielding commitment to their musicians, […]

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Date Posted: August 5th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – August 6, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Liz DeJesus, a 2023 Individual Artist Fellow in the field of creative nonfiction. Have you ever wondered how trials and hardships in life can shape and strengthen your creativity? Join us as we share an intimate conversation with Liz DeJesus, a Puerto Rican author whose journey from a literature-deprived childhood to […]

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Date Posted: July 29th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 30, 2023

Terrance Vann speaks with Melissa Paolercio and Jennifer Hartz (J) from the Center for the Creative Arts in Yorklyn, DE. Ever wondered how art can be harnessed as a transformative power in communities? Well, you’ll find answers in our enlightening conversation with Melissa Pelerchio and Jay from the Center for Creative Arts in Yorkland, Delaware. […]

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Date Posted: July 22nd, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 23, 2023

Terrance Vann speaks with James Ray Rhodes, the Executive Director of Christina Cultural Arts Center, on today’s Delaware State of the Arts Podcast. CCAC provides affordable arts, education, instruction, career pathways paid internships, gallery exhibitions, and live performances accessible to all in a welcoming environment. CCAC offers one of the only integrated arts and academic […]

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Date Posted: July 15th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 16, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Molly Giordano and Margaret Winslow about The Delaware Art Museum’s upcoming exhibitions, their work with the Arts Equity and Innovation Incubator, and what success for the museum looks like long term. Since the Museum’s renovation and expansion in the early 2000s, the contemporary collection has grown rapidly, adding more than 1,000 […]

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Date Posted: July 7th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 9, 2023

Terrance Vann speaks with David Stradley and Mariah Ghant of Delaware Shakespeare about their 2023 Summer Festival. Their 2023 Summer Festival showcases Shakespeare’s MACBETH from July 21 to August 6, 2023 in Rockwood Park.  The supernatural Weird Sisters lead the Macbeths down a bloody path of ambition and lies in pursuit of power. How will […]

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Date Posted: June 29th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 2, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Reggie Lynch, the Director of Interpretation & Engagement at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America since 1640. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, much as it was when the family […]

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