News
Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements, and updates from the Delaware Division of the Arts. Check back often for press releases, program news, opportunities, and important information from across the state.
Whether you’re an artist, arts supporter, organization, or community member, this page helps you stay connected to what’s happening.
Arts E-News Archive
Click below to view the Division's archive of monthly e-newsletters.
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Arts Spotlight: October 2020
Each month we’ll feature a handful of 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. If you haven’t signed up yet for Arts E-News, please do so here. Funding for […]
October 2, 2020
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Arts Spotlight: September 2020
Each month we’ll feature a handful of 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. If you haven’t signed up yet for Arts E-News, please do so here. Funding for […]
September 3, 2020
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Arts Spotlight: August 2020
Each month we’ll feature a handful of 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. If you haven’t signed up yet for Arts E-News, please do so here. Funding […]
August 3, 2020
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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 […]
June 30, 2019
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Timeline: Arts Programming
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2019.. We just released announced the 2019 Individual Artist Fellows. Did you know: Funding for Delaware Division of the Arts and its programs is provided by the Delaware State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency? The Division administers grants and programs that support […]
June 27, 2019
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Timeline: Arts in the Park
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2008… Since 2008, Delaware state parks from White Clay Creek to Cape Henlopen, have presented summer arts programming. The Division is proud of these ongoing partnerships, which help us to reach thousands of youth and adults in the summer months. Explore the parks this season: [button type=”default” size=”lg” […]
June 23, 2019
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Timeline: Delaware State Parks
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2008… DDOA and Delaware State Parks have been working together since 2008 to offer arts-in-the-park programming. The annual partnership agreement has facilitated numerous programs and has increased the number and diversity of visitors to state parks. Explore the Parks this Summer [button type=”default” size=”lg” link=”https://www.destateparks.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9La2quTS4gIVTgOGCh112wQyEAAYASAAEgK5tPD_BwE”]Park Events[/button] [/column] [/row] […]
June 19, 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 […]
June 15, 2019
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Timeline: Folklife Collection
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2007… In 2007 the Delaware Folklife Collection was installed at the Blue Ball Barn. This two-story stone barn connects Delaware’s past and present with a collection of unique cultural artifacts housed in a contemporary multifunctional space. Consider taking a visit: [button type=”default” size=”lg” link=”https://www.inwilmingtonde.com/places/blue-ball-barn”]Blue Ball Barn[/button] [/column] [/row] […]
June 12, 2019
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Timeline: Delaware Artist Roster
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2006… In 2006, DDOA created the DE Artist Roster. This is the resource for anyone looking for artistic talent in Delaware! You can find literary, media, performing and visual artists available to create, exhibit, perform, or present programs in venues across the state. View the roster here: [button […]
June 8, 2019
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Timeline: Design Delaware 2.0
[row] [column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] In 2016… In 2016 Design Delaware 2.0 was developed as a streamlined strategic plan that could endure economic and political variability, with the intent of constructing annual goal-oriented operational plans with performance indicators responding to current conditions. #DDOA30 Want to find out more about the strategic plan? Learn more […]
May 31, 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?” Loretta Moore from Dover, DE of VLM Productions 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 […]
May 25, 2019
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Andrew Truscott
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302-577-8280
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