Five Delaware Arts Organizations Receive Special Presenter Initiatives Grants from MidAtlantic Arts
Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, August 7, 2023
Statewide, Del. (August 7, 2023) – Mid Atlantic Arts, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, has announced over $102,000 in grants, across five states, through the 2023-2024 Special Presenter Initiatives program. The Special Presenter Initiatives program provides funding to small and mid-size presenting organizations in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Puerto […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Secures National Funding for Delaware Creative Aging Program
Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2023
Wilmington, Del. (August 3, 2023) – The Delaware Division of the Arts recently secured new funding from a national grant program to advance creative aging programs for adults aged 55+ in Delaware. Building upon the transformative success of the Leveraging State Investments in Creative Aging program, which catalyzed arts learning opportunities for adults aged 55+ […]
Delaware Division of the Arts presents “Between Light & Shadow” by Hannah Whiddon – Opens August 4
Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 28, 2023
Drawing inspiration from the beauty inherent in everyday life and the human form, Whiddon’s paintings transcend specific places and times, evoking feelings and memories rather than representing them. Her pieces celebrate human sensuality, employing compelling subjects, a vibrant palette, and bold, painterly textures.
New Castle County Libraries Receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant
Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
New Castle County Libraries is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2023-2024 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $20,000 will support a community reading program focusing on “The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir” by Thi Bui between September 2023 and March 2024. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience.
Delaware Division of the Arts Launches Refreshed Delaware Artist Roster on DelawareScene.com
Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
This refreshed portal presents a diverse selection of talented artists from Delaware who are now available to exhibit, perform, or present programs throughout Delaware and the wider mid-Atlantic region. The Delaware Artist Roster is set to revolutionize the way artists and groups connect, fostering collaborations that will enrich the cultural landscape of Delaware.
