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  Category: Delaware Division of the Arts


Media Advisory: Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2017 Delaware State Employee Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017

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. New this year: increases to the cash awards as well as additional judges’ choice and special recognition awards. The exhibition is free and open to […]




Thirteen High School Students to Compete in 2017 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The annual poetry recitation finals will be held at the Smyrna Opera House on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. Scott F. Mason, president of Chapel Street Players and award-winning actor, playwright, and director will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and introduce the […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Joshua Meier’s ‘[Un]Ravel’ Photographs

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2017

“[Un]Ravel” focuses exclusively on Meier’s new body of work created during his 2016 Individual Artist Fellowship in Photography from the Delaware Division of the Arts. Meier challenged himself to photograph the same subject – a ball of string – every day. The result is a series of striking photographs that explore string and its unraveling […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2017 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2017

Eighteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 126 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill in their art form. The 18 selected fellows reside throughout Delaware including Arden, Dover, Hockessin, […]




Grant Applications for Delaware Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open for FY 2018

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016

The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process to apply for grants to support arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2018 (September 2017 – August 2018). Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The guidelines and applications for all grant programs have been […]







  Category: Delaware Division of the Arts

Media Advisory: Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2017 Delaware State Employee Exhibition

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017

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. New this year: increases to the cash awards as well as additional judges’ choice and special recognition awards. The exhibition is free and open to […]




Thirteen High School Students to Compete in 2017 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The annual poetry recitation finals will be held at the Smyrna Opera House on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. Scott F. Mason, president of Chapel Street Players and award-winning actor, playwright, and director will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and introduce the […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Joshua Meier’s ‘[Un]Ravel’ Photographs

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2017

“[Un]Ravel” focuses exclusively on Meier’s new body of work created during his 2016 Individual Artist Fellowship in Photography from the Delaware Division of the Arts. Meier challenged himself to photograph the same subject – a ball of string – every day. The result is a series of striking photographs that explore string and its unraveling […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2017 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2017

Eighteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 126 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill in their art form. The 18 selected fellows reside throughout Delaware including Arden, Dover, Hockessin, […]




Grant Applications for Delaware Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open for FY 2018

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016

The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process to apply for grants to support arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2018 (September 2017 – August 2018). Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The guidelines and applications for all grant programs have been […]