The annual state employee art competition results have been announced.

40+ state employees win in 14th Annual Art Exhibition

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

More than 40 employees from the State of Delaware received recognition for their artistic talent at the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, held at the Delaware State University Arts Center/Gallery in Dover. Running from Feb. 25 to March 21 the exhibition showcased an impressive 209 submissions from state employees and their immediate family members, offering a vibrant display …

The art exhibit runs from February 25 to March 21. (Photos courtesy of the Delaware Division of the Arts)

State employees show creativity at 14th annual Delaware Art Exhibition

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The First State’s employees are getting their time to shine their artistic juices. The Delaware Division of the Arts is celebrating the creative talents of state employees and their families with the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, now open to the public at the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University. The free exhibition, running through March 21, 2025, …

Prospective artists must submit their application to complete the Biggs' mural by March 28.

Biggs opens search for mural artist, apply by March 28

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover has opened a search for a creative mural artist to design and execute a temporary indoor mural. Museum leadership wants the artist to create a piece to transform the museum’s space and engage the community. “Our intention for this mural project is to create an opportunity for collaboration with artists in our community, …

The 213-page CREATE Plan includes an interactive map, policy recommendations, and more to show the importance of the creative economy and how to strengthen it.

Creative economy makes $3.7B; group plans to raise that

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Delaware Arts Alliance released a long-awaited, 213-page plan Tuesday that highlights the benefits of the creative economy and its effects on attracting tourism that ultimately generate $3.7 billion. “This will be the first plan of its type in the nation,” said Neil Kirschling, executive director of the alliance in a press conference last week. “No other state has attempted …

The five winners will put on a rendition of their plays March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Delaware Theatre Company.

5 named young playwrights by Delaware Theatre Co.

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Five Delaware high schoolers have been honored by the Delaware Theatre Company as 2023-2024 Delaware Young Playwrights winners. This year’s winners are: Amara Harrison (Charter School of Wilmington): “You Remind Me” Emily Howard (Charter School of Wilmington): “Splinter” Valentine Logan (William Penn High School): “Hatshepsuts Djed” Darby Ann Tisdel (MOT Charter High School): “Best Friends” Mia Trotter (Appoquinimink High School): …

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Leaders to gather Wednesday in Milford to talk arts

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Arts, business and political leaders will gather Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Milford Public Library Amphitheater to talk about the creative economy. The meeting at 10 a.m. will focus on the “Creative Economy and Cultural Tourism Recovery and Growth Plan” that’s been put together by the Delaware Arts Alliance and is expected to include government agencies at local, state and …

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Milspillion Art League ends season with ‘Summer Winds’

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Five minutes ago, everybody was all excited about the start of summer. All of a sudden, people are talking about events for fall including the annual Big Draw Festival. The Mispillion Art League will ends its summer season with “Summer Winds,” a collection of work by its members. C. Mercedes Walls, an Art League founding member, is the featured artist. …