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The Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2018 Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018



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MEDIA ADVISORY
February 26, 2018

THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES
2018 DELAWARE STATE EMPLOYEE ART EXHIBITION

WHAT: This program is designed to give Delaware state employees and their families, at any skill level, a unique opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to compete for cash prizes. Several special recognition ribbons will also be awarded. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Photos are allowed in the Gallery.

WHEN: Now through March 19, 2018. Gallery Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sat, (3/3 and 3/10) 12:00 – 4:00 pm

WHERE:

Delaware State University Art Center/Gallery
1200 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
302.857.6697
Click here for directions

WHO: Over 220 pieces will be displayed at the seventh annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition sponsored by The National Arts Program®. Participants must be a current employee, or immediate family member of a current employee (parent, spouse, sibling, or child), of the State of Delaware (participating group members are also eligible).

The reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1 to 3 pm in the Bank of America Building auditorium. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served prior to the ceremony. Speakers will include the Honorable Jeffrey W. Bullock, secretary of state and Kristin Pleasanton, deputy director, Delaware Division of the Arts.

OTHER: Make sure to tag us on Facebook or Twitter when you visit the Gallery at @ArtsDelaware.

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Contact: Leeann Wallett, Program Officer, Communications and Marketing
302-577-8280, leeann.wallett@delaware.gov

The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.

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The Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2018 Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018



Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Press Release Banner

MEDIA ADVISORY
February 26, 2018

THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES
2018 DELAWARE STATE EMPLOYEE ART EXHIBITION

WHAT: This program is designed to give Delaware state employees and their families, at any skill level, a unique opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to compete for cash prizes. Several special recognition ribbons will also be awarded. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Photos are allowed in the Gallery.

WHEN: Now through March 19, 2018. Gallery Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sat, (3/3 and 3/10) 12:00 – 4:00 pm

WHERE:

Delaware State University Art Center/Gallery
1200 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
302.857.6697
Click here for directions

WHO: Over 220 pieces will be displayed at the seventh annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition sponsored by The National Arts Program®. Participants must be a current employee, or immediate family member of a current employee (parent, spouse, sibling, or child), of the State of Delaware (participating group members are also eligible).

The reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1 to 3 pm in the Bank of America Building auditorium. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served prior to the ceremony. Speakers will include the Honorable Jeffrey W. Bullock, secretary of state and Kristin Pleasanton, deputy director, Delaware Division of the Arts.

OTHER: Make sure to tag us on Facebook or Twitter when you visit the Gallery at @ArtsDelaware.

# # #

Contact: Leeann Wallett, Program Officer, Communications and Marketing
302-577-8280, leeann.wallett@delaware.gov

The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.

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