Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2026
Free public event returns February 19 to the Smyrna Opera House Statewide, Del. (February 9, 2026) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00pm. Ten student finalists will compete for the opportunity to be named state champion and advance to the National […]
The Mezzanine Gallery presents Christopher L. Starr’s “For Granted”
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 5, 2026
A solo exhibition of photography that finds clarity, meaning, and visual order in the everyday built environment. Wilmington, Del. (February 3, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present For Granted, a solo exhibition of new work by Christopher L. Starr. The exhibition will be on view from […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
27 Delaware artists selected for $184,000 in fellowships following record 246 applications statewide Statewide, Del. (January 21, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced the 2026 recipients of its Individual Artist Fellowships, recognizing 27 Delaware artists for exceptional artistic quality and awarding $184,000 in individual artist grants. The Division received […]
Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Applications for Delaware Arts and Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open
Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2025
Division of the Arts announces funding opportunities for programs taking place September 2026–August 2027 Statewide, Del. (December 5, 2025) – Every day across Delaware, the arts help people learn, connect, and imagine what’s possible. From classrooms and community centers to theaters, festivals, galleries, and public spaces, the work of the state’s creative sector strengthens […]
From Ancestry to Artistry: Mezzanine Gallery presents Renita Coursey’s “The Garden”
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Mezzanine Gallery | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2025
Coursey’s exhibition brings together beadwork, ribbon skirts, and regalia rooted in Nanticoke culture and contemporary design. Wilmington, Del. (December 3, 2025) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present The Garden, a solo exhibition of new work by 2025 Individual Artist Fellow in Folk Arts, Renita Coursey. The exhibition […]
