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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

  • Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums

    The program will run from May 16 – September 9, 2026 STATEWIDE, Del. (June 22, 2026) – Actively serving military members and their families may visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families in collaboration with the Department of War. The[…]

  • Arts Spotlight – June 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[…]

  • 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[…]