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National Endowment for the Arts Announces $12 Million in Grants to Expand Access to Arts in Communities Nationwide

Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

  Wilmington Based Non-Profit, Four Youth, Awarded Funding   Statewide, DEL. (October 2, 2024) – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to announce 112 organizations recommended for awards under ArtsHERE—a new pilot program in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations—designed to expand access […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Brandan Henry’s “Ebon Solus”

Delaware Division of the Arts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents 2024 Emerging Artist Fellow Brandan Henry’s exhibition, “Ebon Solus” on view from October 4-25, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, October 4 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.




Event at the Delaware Public Archives: Tales from the Vaults

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024

On Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am, the Delaware Public Archives will present a new offering, “Tales from the Vaults,” that will present four unique spooky stories culled from the collections of the Delaware Public Archives. “We’re excited to share this special thematic Saturday event to the public,” said Stephen Marz, State Archivist and Delaware […]




Poetry Out Loud to Celebrate 20th Anniversary During 2024-2025 School Year

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.




Delaware 250 Announces Summer 2024 Grant Recipients

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delaware 250 Announces Summer 2024 Grant Recipients September 9, 2024 DOVER, Delaware – Delaware 250 is pleased to announce the recipients of its summer cycle of grants. These grants, which support planning and programming for the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, represent dynamic initiatives from across the state. The awarded projects […]







  Category: Department of State

National Endowment for the Arts Announces $12 Million in Grants to Expand Access to Arts in Communities Nationwide

Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

  Wilmington Based Non-Profit, Four Youth, Awarded Funding   Statewide, DEL. (October 2, 2024) – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to announce 112 organizations recommended for awards under ArtsHERE—a new pilot program in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations—designed to expand access […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Brandan Henry’s “Ebon Solus”

Delaware Division of the Arts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents 2024 Emerging Artist Fellow Brandan Henry’s exhibition, “Ebon Solus” on view from October 4-25, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, October 4 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.




Event at the Delaware Public Archives: Tales from the Vaults

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024

On Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am, the Delaware Public Archives will present a new offering, “Tales from the Vaults,” that will present four unique spooky stories culled from the collections of the Delaware Public Archives. “We’re excited to share this special thematic Saturday event to the public,” said Stephen Marz, State Archivist and Delaware […]




Poetry Out Loud to Celebrate 20th Anniversary During 2024-2025 School Year

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.




Delaware 250 Announces Summer 2024 Grant Recipients

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delaware 250 Announces Summer 2024 Grant Recipients September 9, 2024 DOVER, Delaware – Delaware 250 is pleased to announce the recipients of its summer cycle of grants. These grants, which support planning and programming for the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, represent dynamic initiatives from across the state. The awarded projects […]