Almost Unknown Exhibition showcases visuals of The Underground Railroad. (Photo by Claudia Estrada)

Winterthur Museum opens new exhibit ‘Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery’

Claudia EstradaCulture, Art, Delaware Arts, Headlines

WINTERTHUR—A new exhibition, now open at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, brings to life a powerful and previously unrealized vision of Black American culture, history, and resistance. Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery is inspired by an 1859 essay by educator and journalist William J. Wilson—writing under the pen name “Ethiop”—who imagined a fictional gallery that highlighted the lived experiences …

PAC is seeking 30 to 40 works from artists based in New Castle County. Artwork in a variety of 2D and 3D mediums, including painting, photography, fiber art, and sculpture, will be considered. (Photo by Alicia Zinn)

New Castle County seeks local artists for long-term installation at executive offices

Claudia EstradaCulture, Art, Delaware Arts, Headlines

NEW CASTLE — New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry and the Public Arts Commission (PAC) have issued a call for local artists to submit works for a new, long-term art installation at the County Executive’s Offices at the Government Center in New Castle. “In honor of New Castle County’s new County Executive, Marcus Henry, the Public Arts Commission is hosting …

Solo exhibition Fiber Secrets by Atlanta-based artist Maurice Evans will be showing until May 31st. (Photo provided by Cheryl Mack)

Bridge Art Gallery debuts “Fiber Secrets” exhibition and spring artist events

Claudia EstradaCulture, Art, Delaware Arts, Headlines

WILMINGTON — The Bridge Art Gallery, which opened its Wilmington location in February earlier this year, continues to expand its programming with the solo exhibition Fiber Secrets by Atlanta-based artist Maurice Evans.  READ: Black-owned Bridge Art Gallery opens new spot in Wilmington Founded by Cheryl and Christopher Mack, the gallery aims to serve as a platform for diverse artists while …

Doc. 119 and Doc. 22, two rare examples of tattoo design books held in the Winterthur Library special collections. (Photo Courtesy of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library)

Tattoo art meets rare books at Winterthur Library’s Spring Open House

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WINTERTHUR—On Saturday, April 12, the Winterthur Library invites visitors to explore the intersection of history, art, and personal expression at its “Art Book Open House: Tattooable Edition.”  This special event, held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., offers a rare chance to explore tattoo-inspired designs from the library’s world-renowned collection. The event’s centerpiece is a pair of 19th-century tattoo flash books, created …

The 4th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture will be on Saturday, April 12, from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Delaware Art Museum. (Photo credit Shannon Woodloe for DelArt.)

4th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture brings Indigenous traditions to Wilmington

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WILMINGTON – The Delaware Art Museum, in collaboration with the Nanticoke Indian Association, is set to host the 4th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The vibrant celebration of Indigenous traditions will feature traditional dance, music, artisan vendors, food stalls, and hands-on art activities for children. The event, along with museum admission, is free and …

Wilmington Art Loop returns on Friday, April 4, 2025. (From left to right) Adire by Maurice Evans,Eye Shadow -- a Bebe Ross Coker BrainChild -, Fierce Protector by A Smashed Label.

Wilmington Art Loop returns with exhibits and community events

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WILMINGTON- Art lovers and city residents are invited to experience the vibrancy of Wilmington’s art scene at the next Wilmington Art Loop, set for Friday, April 4, 2025. Now in its 38th year, the beloved FREE event is a collaborative effort between the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Out & About Magazine. The Wilmington Art Loop offers a self-guided …

Invocation of The Muse by J.F. Arsenault (photo from jfarsenault.com)

Mezzanine Gallery presents “Myth, Muse & Monster” exhibition

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WILMINGTON-The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is to present Myth, Muse & Monster (and Other Nonsensical Oddities), an exhibition of paintings by Delaware artist J.F. Arsenault. The show will be on view April 4–25, 2025, with an opening reception on Friday, April 4, from 5:00–7:00 p.m., where visitors can meet the artist and experience his vivid and surreal …

Meet the Artist: Jennifer Small, "Walking in the City" exhibition.

Meet the Artist: Jennifer Small’s ‘Walking in the City’ Exhibition Debuts at Mezzanine Gallery

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WILMINGTON-The Mezzanine Gallery of the Delaware Division of the Arts will feature “Walking in the City”, a painting exhibition by local artist Jennifer Small.  This collection of paintings reflects Small’s artistic journey after participating in an Artist Opportunity Grant workshop in Italy. The exhibit which opened on January 20th, will include a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, February 7th. The Meet …