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Delaware Division of the Arts
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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

Our Services

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 Our Art Scene

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.

Visit the Mezzanine Gallery

Latest News

  • Mezzanine Gallery Presents Alan B. Tuttle’s "Passing through…"

    The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Passing through…, a solo exhibition of paintings by Alan B. Tuttle, on view September 11-25, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, September 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Mezzanine Gallery, located in the Carvel State Office Building at 820 N. French Street, Wilmington. Admission[…]

  • Delaware Division of the Arts Announces New Appointments to the Delaware State Arts Council

    New members join the state’s citizen advisory council advancing arts policy, public stewardship, and statewide creative opportunity STATEWIDE, Del. (August 31, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts today announced the appointment of six new members to the Delaware State Arts Council (DSAC), the 16-member citizen advisory council that provides guidance on arts policy and public investment in Delaware’s[…]

  • 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,[…]