Category: 30th Anniversary

How are the arts important to our society?

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] We asked arts supporters “how are the arts important to our society?” Kristin Pleasanton from Dover, DE is one such supporter who gave us her thoughts. We encourage you in the coming weeks and months to help us celebrate. Use our survey below designed for to share your own […]

June 30, 2019

Timeline: Arts Programming

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2019.. We just released announced the 2019 Individual Artist Fellows. Did you know: Funding for Delaware Division of the Arts and its programs is provided by the Delaware State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency? The Division administers grants and programs that support […]

June 27, 2019

Timeline: Arts in the Park

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2008… Since 2008, Delaware state parks from White Clay Creek to Cape Henlopen, have presented summer arts programming.  The Division is proud of these ongoing partnerships, which help us to reach thousands of youth and adults in the summer months. Explore the parks this season: [button type=”default” size=”lg” […]

June 23, 2019

Timeline: Delaware State Parks

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2008… DDOA and Delaware State Parks have been working together since 2008 to offer arts-in-the-park programming. The annual partnership agreement has facilitated numerous programs and has increased the number and diversity of visitors to state parks. Explore the Parks this Summer [button type=”default” size=”lg” link=”https://www.destateparks.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9La2quTS4gIVTgOGCh112wQyEAAYASAAEgK5tPD_BwE”]Park Events[/button] [/column] [/row] […]

June 19, 2019

How are the arts important to our society?

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] We asked arts supporters “how are the arts important to our society?” Kristin Pleasanton from Dover, DE is one such supporter who gave us her thoughts. We encourage you in the coming weeks and months to help us celebrate. Use our survey below designed for to share your own […]

June 15, 2019

Timeline: Folklife Collection

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2007… In 2007 the Delaware Folklife Collection was installed at the Blue Ball Barn. This two-story stone barn connects Delaware’s past and present with a collection of unique cultural artifacts housed in a contemporary multifunctional space. Consider taking a visit: [button type=”default” size=”lg” link=”https://www.inwilmingtonde.com/places/blue-ball-barn”]Blue Ball Barn[/button] [/column] [/row] […]

June 12, 2019

Timeline: Delaware Artist Roster

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2006… In 2006, DDOA created the DE Artist Roster. This is the resource for anyone looking for artistic talent in Delaware! You can find literary, media, performing and visual artists available to create, exhibit, perform, or present programs in venues across the state. View the roster here: [button […]

June 8, 2019

Timeline: Design Delaware 2.0

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2016… In 2016 Design Delaware 2.0 was developed as a streamlined strategic plan that could endure economic and political variability, with the intent of constructing annual goal-oriented operational plans with performance indicators responding to current conditions. #DDOA30 Want to find out more about the strategic plan? Learn more […]

May 31, 2019

Why do you enjoy the arts?

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] We asked arts supporters “why do you enjoy the arts?” Loretta Moore from Dover, DE of VLM Productions  is one such supporter who gave us her thoughts. We encourage you in the coming weeks and months to help us celebrate. Use our survey below designed for to share your […]

May 25, 2019

Timeline: DelawareScene

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2008… DelawareScene is a comprehensive, up-to-date website calendar featuring Delaware’s arts and cultural events and attractions in and around Delaware. Acquaint yourself with one of Delaware’s many artists, get carried away by the magic of a theater performance, frequent one of Delaware’s world-renowned museums, experience one of Delaware’s […]

May 21, 2019

Timeline: Summer Reading

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2008… Each summer the Division of the Arts collaborates with the Division of Libraries and the Division of Parks and Recreation to bring arts programming to communities throughout the state. This year, more than 30 libraries across Delaware will feature [artists to be announced in mid-May] as part […]

May 17, 2019

How are the arts important to our society?

[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] We asked arts supporters “how are the arts important to our society?” Kristin Pleasanton from Dover, DE is one such supporter who gave us her thoughts. We encourage you in the coming weeks and months to help us celebrate. Use our survey below designed for to share your own […]

May 13, 2019