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Arts E-News Archive
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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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Timeline: Division of Libraries
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1995… For more than 20 years, the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) and the Delaware Division of Libraries (DDL) have partnered to bring arts into all 33 libraries across the state. Two performing groups visit each library for a total of 66 free performances during the summer […]
April 3, 2019
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Timeline: DSAC Established
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1969… An Executive Order, issued on March 31, 1969, established a Delaware State Arts Council. The Executive Department felt that the general welfare of Delaware citizens would be “promoted by giving further recognition to the arts as a vital part of our cultural heritage.” [button type=”default” size=”lg” link=”https://arts.delaware.gov/30th-anniversary/”]Read […]
March 31, 2019
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Why the Arts are Important
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] We asked arts supporters “how are the arts important to our society?” Sara Kate Hammer of Milford, DE is one such supporter who gave us her thoughts. We encourage you in the coming weeks and months to help us celebrate. This month, we are launching our 2019 Anniversary with […]
March 21, 2019
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Timeline: New Standards
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2016… Happy St. Patrick’s Day! On this day in 2016 the Delaware Board of Education voted to adopt new arts standards for dance, media arts, music, theater and visual arts. Pictured is a scene from Delaware Dance Company’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (2018). [button type=”default” size=”lg” link=”http://delawaredancecompany.org/”]Find out more about […]
March 17, 2019
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Timeline: March for the Arts
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2003… It’s that time! March for the Arts was founded in 2003 when Delaware Senator Connor authored Senate Bill 116, designating the month of March as “March for Arts in Education Month.” Senator Conner envisioned a month devoted to celebrating arts education throughout the state–recognizing the critical role […]
March 5, 2019
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Timeline: Art Loop Wilmington
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1988… We hope to see you out on the town this evening! The Art Loop Wilmington, formerly known as Art on the Town, was launched in 1988 as a Wilmington Arts Commission and DSAC supported endeavor to connect participating art galleries. It’s now a loop dedicated to showcasing […]
March 1, 2019
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Timeline: Individual Artist Fellowships Established
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1980… The Delaware Division of the Arts established the Individual Artist Fellowship grants awarded on a competitive basis for quality as demonstrated by creativity and skill in an art form. Applications are accepted in eighteen artistic disciplines in the fields of choreography, folk art, jazz, literature, media arts, […]
February 28, 2019
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Timeline: Mezzanine Gallery Opens
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1979… “Recognizing the urgent need of professional artists for good exhibition space and to provide the broadest possible exposure to Delaware’s visual artists, the Council established its own gallery.” That gallery is the present day Mezzanine Gallery established in 1979. It’s currently having renovations done but is opening […]
February 22, 2019
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Timeline: Office of the Arts of the DHCA established
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 1978… In order to incorporate the arts program more directly into the structure of government, a later more recent executive order transferred the administrative responsibilities of the Arts Council (DSAC) to the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.The Council advises the Division on programs and concerns of the […]
February 18, 2019
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Timeline: DDOA Dover office opened
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2003… It’s hard to believe it’s already been sixteen years since we opened the Delaware Division of the Arts Dover office. [/column] [/row] This post is part of the Division’s 30th Anniversary Timeline series.
February 9, 2019
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