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 …

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

Claudia EstradaCulture, Art, Events, Headlines

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 …

(Photo credit Danielle Vennard.)

The Delaware Contemporary fundraiser-ART pARTy 25!

Claudia EstradaHeadlines

WILMINGTON- The Delaware Contemporary will host fundraising event the ART pARTy 25! on March 22nd, for its 4th year.  This year’s event title focuses on the museum’s 25th anniversary celebration.  Attendees will have a multisensory experience, merging contemporary art with culinary tastings. The event aligns with the museum’s current exhibition —Dinner Table. Which includes several exhibitions and galleries that revolve …

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CCArts to host summer art camp for deaf children

Bryan ShupeCulture, Summer

CCArts Program Director Jennifer Hartz and Executive Director Melissa Paolercio are looking forward to finally have an arts camp for deaf children. The project was delayed because of COVID. Delaware’s Center for the Creative Arts will be holding a summer arts camp specifically for the deaf. Camp Arts for All in Sign will be taught in American Sign Language. This will be …

This miniature snowman, made of painted stones, is generating smiles. (Ken Mammarella photo)(

Tiny art in park brings joy to North Wilmington

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

Whimsical art that has mysteriously appeared in a Brandywine Hundred park is generating smiles for people out for walks – and hundreds of fans online. On Monday, Sandy Meredith posted a snapshot on nextdoor, saying “To whomever is leaving these fantastic rock creations along the path between Tarleton and Cardiff…THANK YOU! “You have made me become more observant of my …

The $3 million in grants will be used to strengthen and expand the art and culture scene in Delaware. (courtesy: Delaware Division of Art)

115 art groups granted $3 million in state funding

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture, Delaware Live, Milford-live

The Delaware Division of Arts has announced a $3 million distribution of grants to 115 community art organizations.  They range from $1,300 to Wilmington Wintergrass Inc., which is an annual bluegrass festival, to $246,000 to the Delaware Art Museum. The museum will use the funding to support its exhibits, including the upcoming Pre-Raphaelite show “A Marriage of Arts & Crafts: …

during December’s Art Loop Wilmington. City of Wilmington photo

Wilmington Art Loop returns in December, after 20-month hiatus

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

The work of Terron Mitchell will be exhibited in the Louis L. Redding Gallery during December’s Art Loop Wilmington. City of Wilmington photo The Wilmington Art Loop — a self-guided exhibition of visual art displayed at galleries, studios, museums and alternative spaces in and around Wilmington — is returning Dec. 3, having been cancelled for 20 months by the coronavirus pandemic. …