Category: Division of the Arts

Arts Spotlight – December 2025

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 […]

December 1, 2025

Delaware’s Arts Community Reimagines Sustainability, Collaboration, and Cultural Impact at Biennial Summit

Wilmington, Del. (November 20, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts welcomed more than 225 artists, cultural workers, educators, and community leaders to the 2025 Delaware Arts Summit at the Hotel Du Pont. Guided by the theme Agents of Change, the Summit explored how we can enable change within our work, our organizations, and […]

November 20, 2025

Division of the Arts Director Jessica Ball Elected to National NASAA Board

Wilmington, Del. (November 17, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to announce that Director Jessica Ball has been elected to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) Board of Directors, a role that positions Delaware to help shape national arts policy and strengthen the creative economy across all 56 U.S. […]

November 17, 2025

Urban Dwellers by Kim Klabe Opens at the Mezzanine Gallery

Wilmington, Del. (November 3, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to present Urban Dwellers, a solo exhibition of recent mixed media works by Delaware artist Kim Klabe, on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from November 7–28, 2025. A free opening reception will be held on Friday, November 7, from 5–7 p.m. […]

November 7, 2025

IN-JOY: Nature’s Soul Story Opens at the Mezzanine Gallery

Wilmington, Del. (October 1, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present “IN-JOY: Nature’s Soul Story”, a solo exhibition of works by Delaware artist Paula Brown. The show will be on view from October 3–31, 2025, with a free opening reception on Friday, October 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 […]

October 1, 2025

Visionary Arts Leader Deborah F. Rutter to Headline 2025 Delaware Arts Summit

STATEWIDE (August 20, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to announce the return of the Delaware Arts Summit, taking place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the historic Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington. This year’s theme, “Agents of Change: Advancing New Ideas and Practices,” will spotlight the idea of strategic change […]

August 20, 2025

Divine Nature: Shilpi’s Vibrant Fusion of Indian Folk Art Blooms at the Mezzanine Gallery

Wilmington, Del. (August 1, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Divine Nature, a solo exhibition of works by Delaware artist Shilpi. The show will be on view from August 1-29, 2025, with a free opening reception on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Shilpi works […]

August 1, 2025

Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums

STATEWIDE, Del. (June 18, 2025) – Actively serving military members and their families have the opportunity to visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families (BSF) in collaboration with the US Department of Defense. This […]

June 18, 2025

The Mezzanine Gallery Presents Jen Hintz Eggers’ “Seeds of Life”

Wilmington, Del. (June 4, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present “Seeds of Life”, a solo exhibition of collage works by Delaware artist Jennifer Hintz Eggers. The show will be on view from June 6 to July 25, 2025, with a free opening reception on Friday, June 6, […]

June 4, 2025

Award Winners XXV: Celebrating 25 Years of Honoring Delaware Individual Artists with The Biggs Museum of American Art

Dover, Del. (May 2, 2025) – The Biggs Museum of American Art proudly presents Award Winners XXV, a milestone exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of showcasing the Delaware Division of the Arts’ Individual Artist Fellowship recipients. The exhibition opens May 15 and runs through September 14, 2025, featuring the exceptional talent of artists selected for […]

May 14, 2025

The Mezzanine Gallery Presents J.F. Arsenault’s “Myth, Muse & Monster (and Other Nonsensical Oddities)”

Wilmington, Del. (April 2, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Myth, Muse & Monster (and Other Nonsensical Oddities), an exhibition of paintings by Delaware artist J.F. Arsenault. The show will be on view April 4–25, 2025, with an opening reception on Friday, April 4, from 5:00–7:00 p.m., […]

April 2, 2025

Winners Announced for the 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition

Dover, Del. (March 24, 2025) – Creativity and artistic expression were on full display at the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, where employees and their families shared their talents with the community. Hosted by the Delaware Division of the Arts, this highly anticipated exhibition ran from February 25 – March 21, 2025, at […]

March 24, 2025