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Delaware Division of the Arts Announce 2025 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to recognize 21 exceptional Delaware artists as the 2025 Individual Artist Fellows, awarding a total of $158,000 to support their creative pursuits. This year’s application cycle saw an unprecedented 191 applications from musicians, writers, and folk, media, and visual artists across the state.




Delaware 250 to Host Revolution at 250 Symposium for Museums and Historic Sites

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

DOVER, Del. – Delaware 250 will host Revolution at 250, a symposium for staff, volunteers, and board members of Delaware’s museums, historic sites, and cultural organizations planning for the 2026 Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.   The free, day-long convening, to be held on February 3rd at the Delaware Public Archives, will feature […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware’s 2025 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: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Twelve students to compete to advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC   Wilmington, Del. (January 22, 2025) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00pm. Twelve student finalists will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and advance to the National […]




Hollis selected as 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient

Department of State | Date Posted: Friday, January 17, 2025

Secretary of State Jeff Bullock announced that Aa’Khai Hollis, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted, civic-minded young Delawarean who has demonstrated leadership abilities, has a passion for social justice, and is improving […]




“Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips” Delaware Episode to Air

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 1, “Travels with Darley: Delaware Revolutionary Road Trip” will air at 10 a.m. on Philadelphia WHYY.







  Category: Department of State

Delaware Division of the Arts Announce 2025 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to recognize 21 exceptional Delaware artists as the 2025 Individual Artist Fellows, awarding a total of $158,000 to support their creative pursuits. This year’s application cycle saw an unprecedented 191 applications from musicians, writers, and folk, media, and visual artists across the state.




Delaware 250 to Host Revolution at 250 Symposium for Museums and Historic Sites

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

DOVER, Del. – Delaware 250 will host Revolution at 250, a symposium for staff, volunteers, and board members of Delaware’s museums, historic sites, and cultural organizations planning for the 2026 Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.   The free, day-long convening, to be held on February 3rd at the Delaware Public Archives, will feature […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware’s 2025 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: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Twelve students to compete to advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC   Wilmington, Del. (January 22, 2025) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00pm. Twelve student finalists will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and advance to the National […]




Hollis selected as 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient

Department of State | Date Posted: Friday, January 17, 2025

Secretary of State Jeff Bullock announced that Aa’Khai Hollis, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted, civic-minded young Delawarean who has demonstrated leadership abilities, has a passion for social justice, and is improving […]




“Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips” Delaware Episode to Air

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 1, “Travels with Darley: Delaware Revolutionary Road Trip” will air at 10 a.m. on Philadelphia WHYY.