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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

  • National Grant Initiative Invests in Delaware's Indigenous and Cuban Cultural Traditions

    The US Regional Arts Organizations (USRAO’s) has announced the grant recipients of Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color. A total of $3.34 million has been awarded to 96 grantees. Fifty-six organizations will each receive a $50,000 grant. Additionally, 40 individuals will each receive $15,000. Mid Atlantic Arts is administering the Walking Together program on behalf of the[…]

  • Delaware and Wilmington Named Among Nation's Most Arts-Vibrant by SMU DataArts

    Delaware Ranks 11th of 50 States and Wilmington 57th of 100 Communities in 10th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks Delaware 11th in the nation for arts vibrancy among the 50 states and recognizes Wilmington as #57 on its expanded list of the 100 most[…]

  • 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[…]