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  Category: Delaware Division of the Arts


The National Endowment for the Arts Announces $27 Million in Grants to Support the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 15, 2019

Three Delaware organizations will receive $54,000 in federal grants Wilmington, Del. (February 15, 2019) — As the only funder in the country to support arts activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that three Delaware organizations will receive $54,000 in federal grants. This is the […]




The Division of the Arts to Host Annual State Employee Art Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2019

More than 270 state employees and their family members have registered to show artwork at Delaware State University Art Center/Gallery Dover, Del. (February 5, 2019) – The free exhibition will be open to the public from February 25 to March 18, 2019 at the Art Center/Gallery at Delaware State University, Dover. The reception and awards […]




The Delaware Division of the Arts to Host Annual Poetry Out Loud State Competition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Twenty students to compete to advance to National Finals in Washington, DC Dover, Del. (January 30, 2019) –The free recitation contest will start with a semi-final competition at Modern Maturity Center, Dover on Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. This year’s semi-finals judges are: Jamie Brunson, Executive Director, First Person Arts, Philadelphia Sherry Gage Chappelle, […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2019 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 2019

Twenty Delaware artists and three Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2019) – Twenty Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 136 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill […]




Students Honored at 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition and to be recognized for their knowledge of the First State’s influential role in crafting the United States Constitution.







  Category: Delaware Division of the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts Announces $27 Million in Grants to Support the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 15, 2019

Three Delaware organizations will receive $54,000 in federal grants Wilmington, Del. (February 15, 2019) — As the only funder in the country to support arts activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that three Delaware organizations will receive $54,000 in federal grants. This is the […]




The Division of the Arts to Host Annual State Employee Art Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2019

More than 270 state employees and their family members have registered to show artwork at Delaware State University Art Center/Gallery Dover, Del. (February 5, 2019) – The free exhibition will be open to the public from February 25 to March 18, 2019 at the Art Center/Gallery at Delaware State University, Dover. The reception and awards […]




The Delaware Division of the Arts to Host Annual Poetry Out Loud State Competition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Twenty students to compete to advance to National Finals in Washington, DC Dover, Del. (January 30, 2019) –The free recitation contest will start with a semi-final competition at Modern Maturity Center, Dover on Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. This year’s semi-finals judges are: Jamie Brunson, Executive Director, First Person Arts, Philadelphia Sherry Gage Chappelle, […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2019 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 2019

Twenty Delaware artists and three Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2019) – Twenty Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 136 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill […]




Students Honored at 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition and to be recognized for their knowledge of the First State’s influential role in crafting the United States Constitution.