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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


Juan Santos at the Mezzanine Gallery – Becoming

The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Becoming, a solo exhibition of works by Delaware artist Juan Santos. The show will be on view from July 10-31.

Visit the Mezzanine Gallery

Latest News

  • Arts Spotlight – July 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[…]

  • 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[…]