Posts tagged with “delawaredivisionofthearts”
- Ramona Maziarz to display detailed pen and ink drawings in Mezzanine Gallery in MayThe artist explores nature by going on routine walks; along the way gathering different subject matter that resonate with her. She often uses leaves and twigs and other materials that many people tend to overlook. April 30, 2013
- Jessica Stephens to Display Jewelry Inspired by Landscapes in the Mezzanine Gallery in AprilThe artist experiments with different materials such as coral, sterling silver, copper, and enamel. Relying heavily on line and basic geometric forms, Stephens’ intention is to create abstract and fragmented topographic studies.April 2, 2013
- Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Winners AnnouncedTwenty-one awards were announced in five categories – Professional, Intermediate, Amateur, Teen (13-18 years old), and Youth (12 years and under), culminating in one Best in Show. Sixteen cash prizes totaling $2,400 were awarded by the National Arts Program®. March 5, 2013
- Ellen Priest to Display Paintings Inspired by Jazz in the Mezzanine Gallery in MarchThis solo exhibition of Ellen Priest’s work will showcase mid-sized drawings and layered paintings from two series: the ‘Up Jumped Spring’ series based on Freddie Hubbard’s lyrical jazz waltz, and the Berklee Series “Jazz: Thinking Out Loud, Reaching for Song.” The Berklee Series is the result of a joint painting/jazz project with student composers at Berklee College of Music’s elite Global Jazz Institute.February 26, 2013
- Twelve High School Students will Compete to be Named Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State FinalistThe students will participate in the Poetry Out Loud state finals at the Smyrna Opera House on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. The winner will represent Delaware in the national Poetry Out Loud championship April 28-30, 2013.February 20, 2013
- Grants for Arts Programming Available to Delaware Community Organizations (Deadline to apply: March 1)The Division offers Opportunity Grants and Project Support grants to nonprofit community-based organizations and municipalities that provide arts programming. The deadline to apply is March 1 and new applicants are encouraged to contact Division staff before applying.January 23, 2013
- Pastel artist Nicholas Serratore to display landscape paintings in Mezzanine Gallery in DecemberThis solo exhibition of Nicholas Serratore’s work will feature landscapes in which he uses pastels to render seemingly commonplace views with dramatic color and energy. December 3, 2012
- Fiber artist Virginia Abrams to display art quilts in the Mezzanine Gallery in NovemberThis solo exhibition of Virginia Abrams’ work will feature art quilts with abstract designs inspired by observations of the natural world. November 1, 2012
- William Bretzger to display photographs from Friday Night Football and Gettysburg Series in Mezzanine GalleryThis solo exhibition features photographs which range from landscapes of battlefields to the off-the-field action at a football game to scenic fields local to Bretzger's home of Wilmington. October 3, 2012
