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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.
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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


Milton Downing at the Mezzanine Gallery – A Good Tree

The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present A Good Tree, a solo exhibition of works by Delaware artist Milton Downing. The show will be on view from June 5-July 3.

Visit the Mezzanine Gallery

Latest News

  • Delaware Division of the Arts Earns 20 Awards at 2026 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest

    STATEWIDE, Del. (June 5, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) earned 20 awards at the annual Delaware Press Association (DPA) Communications Contest Awards Banquet, held on May 13 in Dover, recognizing the work of the Division for excellence in communication and storytelling. While the contest is largely comprised of journalists, it also includes categories for public relations[…]

  • Delaware Honors 40 Students at 2nd Annual Futures in the Arts Celebration

    Graduating Seniors Recognized for Commitment to Arts Education at Historic Smyrna Opera House STATEWIDE, Del. (June 2, 2026) – Forty Delaware high school seniors were honored on at the second annual Futures in the Arts celebration at the Smyrna Opera House. The May 12 event, presented by the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA),[…]

  • Delaware’s Largest Class of 27 Individual Artist Fellows Headlines “Award Winners XXVI”

    Following its Dover premiere, the exhibition tours to the Historic Odessa Foundation and the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. Statewide, Del. (June 2, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts and the Biggs Museum of American Art will open Award Winners XXVI on Thursday, June 4, celebrating 26 years of honoring Delaware’s Individual Artist Fellowship recipients. This year’s exhibition spotlights[…]