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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Eric Zippe’s “Trees & Observations in the Natural World” Photographs

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 1, 2017

“Trees” focuses exclusively on Zippe’s nature photography. Zippe, a fine arts and commercial photographer, learned about trees from his father growing up on his family farm near Clayton, Del. He photographs trees to capture the uniqueness of form, shape, and texture often making multiple visits during different seasons. After completing an image, it is transferred […]




Media Advisory: 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: Monday, February 27, 2017

WHAT: Thirteen Delaware high school students will participate in the state finals for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest at the Smyrna Opera House. The winner of this competition will represent Delaware and advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC on April 25-26, 2017, where $50,000 in awards and school stipends will be distributed. This […]




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 | Newsroom | 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 […]







  Category: Delaware Division of the Arts

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Eric Zippe’s “Trees & Observations in the Natural World” Photographs

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 1, 2017

“Trees” focuses exclusively on Zippe’s nature photography. Zippe, a fine arts and commercial photographer, learned about trees from his father growing up on his family farm near Clayton, Del. He photographs trees to capture the uniqueness of form, shape, and texture often making multiple visits during different seasons. After completing an image, it is transferred […]




Media Advisory: 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: Monday, February 27, 2017

WHAT: Thirteen Delaware high school students will participate in the state finals for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest at the Smyrna Opera House. The winner of this competition will represent Delaware and advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC on April 25-26, 2017, where $50,000 in awards and school stipends will be distributed. This […]




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 | Newsroom | 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 […]