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
Dayesla Ixtli at the Mezzanine Gallery – Diosas & Guerreras: The Living Canvas
The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Diosas & Guerreras: The Living Canvas, a solo exhibition of wearable art and photography by Dayesla Ixtli, on view October 2-30, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, October 2, 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.
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The Mezzanine Gallery Presents Dayesla Ixtli’s "Diosas & Guerreras: The Living Canvas"
Wilmington, Del. (September 28, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Diosas & Guerreras: The Living Canvas, a solo exhibition of wearable art and complementary photography by Dayesla Ixtli, on view October 2-30, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, October 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Mezzanine Gallery, located[…]Delaware Division of the Arts Earns Six Awards at 2026 National Communications Contest
STATEWIDE, Del. (September 28, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) earned six awards at the 2026 National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) Communications Contest, announced September 26 at NFPW’s national conference in Ellicott City, Maryland, recognizing the work of the Division for excellence in communication and storytelling. NFPW represents professionals and students working across the communications spectrum[…]Arts Spotlight – September 2026
Each month we feature arts and community-based organizations and their programs and projects funded by the Delaware Division of the Arts in our Arts Spotlight which will be included on our monthly e-newsletter, Arts E-News and online. Funding for Division of the Arts grants is provided by the Delaware General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. To view[…]