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Delaware Division of the Arts

State Arts Council

The Delaware State Arts Council is the advisory body to the Delaware Division of the Arts. The Council advises the Division of the Arts on matters of arts policy, funding for the arts, and other issues relevant to support for the arts in Delaware. The Council, according to its enabling legislation, “shall be composed of not more than 15 members,” represent the state geographically and politically and are appointed on the basis of their interest and experience in the arts.

  • Council members serve as advocates for the arts, promoting and encouraging participation in and appreciation of the arts throughout the state.
  • Council members are citizens of Delaware and serve a renewable three-year term.
  • Council members designate a Chairperson of the Council, who serves at the pleasure of the Governor

If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Delaware State Arts Council, complete the Board and Commission Application, found on the Governor’s site. Please indicate Board #0014: Delaware State Arts Council on the application.

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Delaware State Arts Council Members

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J. Mack Wathen

Chair, Middletown

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Jacalyn Beam

Member, Greenville

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Dr. Suzanne Burton

Member, Newark

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David Fleming

Member, Wilmington

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Catharine Lyons

Member, Smyrna

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Joseph P. Nestlerode

Member, Townsend

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Dr. Rosetta Roach

Member, Magnolia

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Leslie Sinclair

Member, Rehoboth Beach

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Dr. Gregory Watkins

Member, Middletown

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Dr. Hilary Welliver

Member, Dover

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Beverly Zimmermann

Member, Wilmington