Pages Categorized With: "Division of the Arts"
Important Notice: Potential Delays in DDOA FY2026 Grant Notifications
In early May, hundreds of organizations nationwide—including several here in Delaware—received unexpected notifications from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) rescinding previously awarded grants. The NEA cited a shift in federal funding priorities “to focus on projects that reflect the nation’s rich artistic heritage and creativity” as outlined by the President. These rescissions […]Read More
Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – Novelist Gina Wilson – May 25, 2025
What does it feel like when time slips away and creativity flows effortlessly? For Gina Wilson, this unexpected state of “flow” during writing became the bridge between her established career as an executive coach and her emerging identity as a novelist. Wilson brings a unique perspective to her writing, grounded in her Master’s degree in […]Read More
Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – Writer Cassandra Lewis – May 11, 2025
Storytelling has the power to transcend barriers, even prison walls. Meet Cassandra Lewis, an award-winning writer whose creative journey illuminates how literature can build bridges where society often constructs divides. When Lewis began mentoring through PEN America’s Prison and Justice Writing Program, she expected to guide an incarcerated writer. What emerged instead was a profound […]Read More
