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Arts E-News Archive
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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
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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
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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
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Timeline: Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1982… Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education has been in operation as a non-profit arts education organization since 1982. Its mission is to enhance the quality of education by integrating multicultural arts experiences into the daily curriculum of Delaware schools. This evening is the Spotlight “An Evening […]
May 8, 2019
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Timeline: Meet the Artist Videos
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] On this day in 2010… On May 3, 2010 the first “Meet the Artist” video, intended to promote artists on the Mezzanine was posted. The interview was with Delaware Artist Victor Letonoff about how he problem-solves using his sketchbooks and his canvas, with a brief exploration of his technique […]
May 3, 2019
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What do the arts mean to you?
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] We asked arts supporters “what do the arts mean to you?” Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald of Wilmington, DE, Arts in Media LLC 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 […]
April 30, 2019
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Timeline: Delaware Artist Roster
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2004… The inaugural edition of the Delaware Artist Roster was developed in 2004. Compiled by the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA), this publication was designed to serve as a valuable resource for performing arts centers, galleries, colleges, festivals, schools, parks, civic organizations, businesses, municipal governments, and any […]
April 25, 2019
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Timeline: State of the Arts Podcast
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1998… Delaware Division of the Arts begins the Delaware State of the Arts podcast in partnership with News Radio 1450 WILM. This weekly podcast presents interviews with arts organizations and leaders who contribute to communities throughout Delaware. [button type=”default” size=”lg” link=”https://arts.delaware.gov/delaware-state-arts-podcast/”]Listen to Today’s Podcast[/button] [/column] [/row] This post […]
April 21, 2019
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Timeline: Artco
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1993… The Arts Consortium of Delaware (ArtCo) was founded in 1993 to support capital (facility) expenses. The endowment is managed by the DE Community Foundation and serves eight member organizations and the Division of the Arts. [/column] [/row] This post is part of the Division’s 30th Anniversary […]
April 17, 2019
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Why do you enjoy the arts?
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] We asked arts supporters “why do you enjoy the arts?” Wendy Simpson of Elsmere, 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 recollections of […]
April 13, 2019
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Timeline: Poetry Out Loud
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] On this day in 2006… Simone Aziza Seal, a senior from Padua Academy, won Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud state competition on April 11, 2006 held at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover. She earned top marks for her recitation of “Still I Rise,” by Maya Angelou. [button […]
April 11, 2019
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Timeline: DCAD
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1997… The Delaware College of Art and Design opened in 1997. “DCAD brings a lightness, a break from all the formal suit-wearing junior executives traditionally running around. It is an inspiration.” said William Wyer, Managing Director of the Wilmington Renaissance Corporation. Join the DCAD ArtParty 2019 on Thursday, […]
April 7, 2019
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