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Delaware Division of the Arts presents “Between Light & Shadow” by Hannah Whiddon – Opens August 4

Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 28, 2023

Drawing inspiration from the beauty inherent in everyday life and the human form, Whiddon’s paintings transcend specific places and times, evoking feelings and memories rather than representing them. Her pieces celebrate human sensuality, employing compelling subjects, a vibrant palette, and bold, painterly textures.




The State of Delaware hires 250th Anniversary Coordinator

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2023

GEARING UP FOR THE CELEBRATIONS The State of Delaware hires 250th Anniversary Coordinator The Delaware Heritage Commission and the Delaware Public Archives are pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Margaret Hughes for the position of The State of Delaware’s 250th Anniversary Coordinator. Ms. Hughes will be responsible for communicating, coordinating, and collaborating with individuals, […]




Div. of Small Business Awards EDGE Funding to 10 DE Companies

Department of State | Governor John Carney | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The DE Division of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Wednesday as winners of the seventh round of the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition.




Groundbreaking Global Supplier Diversity Initiative Celebrates First Graduating Class in Delaware

Department of State | Export Delaware | Date Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2023

Five Delaware minority and/or veteran-owned small businesses completed Export Delaware’s new signature training program, “Selling to the World.” Export Delaware partnered with the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia to develop this groundbreaking initiative. Participants learned how to develop an export strategy, find qualified buyers, navigate logistics and shipping, learn about export finance, international patents, […]




New Castle County Libraries Receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

New Castle County Libraries is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2023-2024 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $20,000 will support a community reading program focusing on “The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir” by Thi Bui between September 2023 and March 2024. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience.







  Category: Department of State

Delaware Division of the Arts presents “Between Light & Shadow” by Hannah Whiddon – Opens August 4

Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 28, 2023

Drawing inspiration from the beauty inherent in everyday life and the human form, Whiddon’s paintings transcend specific places and times, evoking feelings and memories rather than representing them. Her pieces celebrate human sensuality, employing compelling subjects, a vibrant palette, and bold, painterly textures.




The State of Delaware hires 250th Anniversary Coordinator

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2023

GEARING UP FOR THE CELEBRATIONS The State of Delaware hires 250th Anniversary Coordinator The Delaware Heritage Commission and the Delaware Public Archives are pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Margaret Hughes for the position of The State of Delaware’s 250th Anniversary Coordinator. Ms. Hughes will be responsible for communicating, coordinating, and collaborating with individuals, […]




Div. of Small Business Awards EDGE Funding to 10 DE Companies

Department of State | Governor John Carney | Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The DE Division of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Wednesday as winners of the seventh round of the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition.




Groundbreaking Global Supplier Diversity Initiative Celebrates First Graduating Class in Delaware

Department of State | Export Delaware | Date Posted: Thursday, July 6, 2023

Five Delaware minority and/or veteran-owned small businesses completed Export Delaware’s new signature training program, “Selling to the World.” Export Delaware partnered with the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia to develop this groundbreaking initiative. Participants learned how to develop an export strategy, find qualified buyers, navigate logistics and shipping, learn about export finance, international patents, […]




New Castle County Libraries Receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of Education | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023

New Castle County Libraries is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2023-2024 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $20,000 will support a community reading program focusing on “The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir” by Thi Bui between September 2023 and March 2024. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience.