Category: Division of the Arts

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

Olivia Stevens Named 2025 Delaware State Finalist for Poetry Out Loud

Statewide, Del. (March 11, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts proudly announces Olivia Stevens, a student from Mount Sophia Academy, as the 2025 Delaware State Finalist for the 20th Annual Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. Olivia captivated audiences and judges alike with her powerful recitations of “Sanctuary” by Jean Valentine, “Crossing the […]

March 11, 2025

Delaware Division of the Arts Opens 14th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition

Dover, Del. (February 26, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to host the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, showcasing the artistic talents of state employees and their immediate family members. The free exhibition will be open to the public from February 25 – March 21, 2025, at the Arts […]

February 26, 2025

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware’s 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Wilmington, Del. (January 22, 2025) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00pm. Twelve student finalists will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC from May 5-7, 2025, where $50,000 in awards and school […]

January 22, 2025

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Economic and Social Impact of Non-Profit Arts and Culture Sector in Delaware

Wilmington, Del. (July 1, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts today announced that Delaware’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $209.5 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts (AFTA). That economic […]

July 1, 2024