Cultivating Creativity, Connecting Communities
As Delaware’s cultural connector, the Division of the Arts cultivates creativity through grants, programs, and partnerships. We unite artists, organizations, schools, and communities statewide, opening equitable access to the arts and transforming creative energy into economic growth and social well-being.
Register Your School for 2027's Poetry Out Loud Competition starting August 24!
Register your school for Poetry Out Loud and give students the chance to build confidence, strengthen public speaking skills, and connect with literature in a dynamic way. It’s a meaningful program that brings poetry to life in the classroom and on the stage.
Register your school today
Explore the Delaware Art Scene
There is more to explore here than grants. Discover arts and culture events happening across Delaware, connect with artists through the Delaware Artist Roster, and find calls for artists and other opportunities to get involved.
Explore Arts Events & Calendar
Discover performances, exhibitions, and creative experiences happening across Delaware.
Delaware Artist Roster
Register yourself or find talented Delaware artists for events, programs, performances, workshops, and more.
Browse Artist Opportunities
Explore calls for artists, grants, and opportunities to grow your creative career.
Visit the Mezzanine Gallery
Teddy Osei at the Mezzanine Gallery – Shifting Grounds
The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Shifting Grounds, a solo exhibition of works by Delaware artist Teddy Osei. The show will be on view from August 7-September 4, 2026.
Latest News
Poetry Out Loud 2026-2027 School Year Registration Now Open
The 2026-2027 school year marks the 22nd anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, American Samoa, the District of Columbia,[…]Mezzanine Gallery Presents Teddy Osei’s "Shifting Grounds"
Wilmington, Del. (August 3, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Shifting Grounds, a solo exhibition of new ceramic work by Teddy Osei, on view August 7 through September 4, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, August 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Mezzanine Gallery, located in the Carvel[…]$5 Million in State Arts Grants Heads to All Three Delaware Counties
Delaware Division of the Arts Funding Strengthens Communities, Schools, and Local Economies Statewide, DEL. (July 27, 2026) – Whether you live in a city, a small town, or a rural stretch of Sussex County, the arts should be something you can engage with. That is the idea behind the Delaware Division of the Arts’ first round of FY2027 grants: $5,055,797[…]