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.
Learn more about the State Employee Art Exhibition!
The State Employee Art Exhibition is a celebration of the artistic talent, creativity, and individuality of Delaware state employees and their family members. A meaningful opportunity to share their work, be recognized, and inspire others through the visual arts.
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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.
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Discover performances, exhibitions, and creative experiences happening across Delaware.
Delaware Artist Roster
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Browse Artist Opportunities
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Visit the Mezzanine Gallery
Catharine Fichtner at the Mezzanine Gallery – Interference
The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Interference, a solo exhibition of large-scale paintings by Wilmington artist Catharine Fichtner, on view November 6-30, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, November 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Delaware Division of the Arts Honored with National Arts Access Award
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies recognizes Delaware for expanding access to the arts in every community STATEWIDE (November 2, 2026) — The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) has received the 2026 Arts Access Agency Award from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), a national award recognizing a state arts agency that has shown exceptional and innovative[…]Mezzanine Gallery presents Catharine Fichtner's Interference
Wilmington, Del. (October 29, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Interference, a solo exhibition of large-scale paintings by Wilmington artist Catharine Fichtner, on view November 6-30, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, November 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Mezzanine Gallery, located in the Carvel State Office Building[…]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[…]