Delaware and Wilmington Named Among Nation’s Most Arts-Vibrant by SMU DataArts
Delaware Ranks 11th of 50 States and Wilmington 57th of 100 Communities in 10th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index STATEWIDE, Del., [June 25, 2026] – SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks Delaware 11th in the nation for arts vibrancy among the 50 states and recognizes […]
Natalia Gatti Named 2026 Delaware State Champion for Poetry Out Loud
Sussex Academy tenth grader will represent the First State at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C., April 27–29. Statewide, Del. (February 26, 2026) – “I believe that poetry is freedom. It is freedom of self, of expression, of love — and I believe that my poetry is my dignity. I believe […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Free public event returns February 19 to the Smyrna Opera House Statewide, Del. (February 9, 2026) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00pm. Ten student finalists will compete for the opportunity to be named state champion and advance to the National […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces $5M in Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026
$5 Million in Grants Will Strengthen Delaware’s Communities, Economy, and Quality of Life Statewide, DEL. (August 26, 2025) – From small-town theaters to statewide education partnerships, from capital improvements to programs reaching underserved communities, the arts in Delaware are more than entertainment. They are a driver of jobs, an inspiration for young people, a […]
Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums
The program will run now through September 1, 2025 STATEWIDE, Del. (June 18, 2025) – Actively serving military members and their families have the opportunity to visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families […]
