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Date Posted: October 18th, 2017

Delaware State Arts Council Seeks New Members

Interested in serving on the Delaware 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, […]

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Date Posted: October 13th, 2017

Calling All Teen Artists & Writers!

Join the next generation of great American artists and writers by submitting your work to the 2018 Scholastic Awards. Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. The Delaware Art & Writing Region will recognize […]

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Date Posted: October 11th, 2017

Meet the Artist: Ray Magnani, October 2017

Oxidation and The Dance, Photographs Exhibit on view now through October 27, 2017 Oxidation and The Dance: Two Photographic Essays, an exhibition of photographs by Ray Magnani, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from October 6-27. Magnani received a 2017 Emerging Fellowship in Photography. In this exhibition, he is showcasing work from two series. […]

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Date Posted: October 6th, 2017

Arts E-News – October 2017

This month’s features: A letter from the Director, National Arts & Humanities Month, 2017 Award Winners Reception and Award Ceremony, and featured opportunities!

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Date Posted: September 21st, 2017

2017-18 Mezzanine Gallery Exhibitions

 

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Date Posted: September 20th, 2017

2017 Delaware Arts Summit Early Bird ends 10/10!

  Arts for All: Transforming Individuals & Communities October 30, 2017 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Removing barriers and encouraging participation across economic and social divides allow the arts to reach deep into communities and transform lives. The Arts Summit will illuminate ways to create value and increase the impact of the arts to […]

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Date Posted: September 19th, 2017

Meet the Artist: Yolanda Chetwynd, September 2017

Family Story of Migration, Painting Exhibit on view now through September 29, 2017 The Mezzanine Gallery, open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is located in the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington.

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Date Posted: September 12th, 2017

Poetry Out Loud 2017-18 Registration Now Open!

Hey Teachers, want to get involved in Delaware Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest? Interested in enrolling your high school and students to Poetry Out Loud? Registration information for the 2018 Poetry Out Loud program is now available! Use the hashtag #POL18 to follow the contest throughout the year.

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Date Posted: September 10th, 2017

Celebrate National Arts in Education Week in Delaware

  The arts are an essential part of a complete education. Students of all ages – from kindergarten to college to creative aging programs – benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking and creativity. National Arts in Education week—September 10-17—celebrates and recognizes the importance of the arts to a well-rounded education. Learn more about how the […]

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Date Posted: September 7th, 2017

Delaware Art Museum to host themed Fall Free Writes

  Drop-in to the Delaware Art Museum galleries and explore a topic or idea through writing inspired by prompts—visual or written. These informal gatherings allow participants of all experience levels to write “in the moment” with the hope of unearthing new materials and perspectives. No writing experience required. Advanced registration recommended. Sept 21 Ekphrastic Poetry with […]

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