Ahead of its 20th anniversary, the two-time reigning Delaware Poetry Out Loud champion believes the competition undoubtedly leaves an impact by the way it allows contestants to connect with themselves and with others. “After being a part of the program, and many other students and advisors can say the same, it leaves you with something to take away from it, …
This Week’s Top Stories Include American Idol hosts virtual Delaware auditions Sept. 9 Relief in sight for Route 9 communities after decades of heavy truck traffic Julieta Zavala’s Mercado Kitsch México exhibit starts Friday What gov, lt gov candidates want to say in campaign signs Mobile Holocaust museum comes to Delaware Jan. 2025 Click on the image below to view …
The Delaware Division of the Arts will have a new exhibit Friday that will highlight kitsch art in Mexico City. The organization’s mezzanine gallery will present 2024 Emerging Artist Fellow Julieta Zavala’s exhibition, “Mercado Kitsch México” from Sept. 6 to Sept. 27. It will include vibrant and eclecticart inspired by the rich visual and cultural heritage of kitsch art, a …
This Week’s Top Stories Include Steve Tague named head of UD’s REP theater American Airlines unveils bus service to Philly airport Planning to vote early? Here’s where to go when Clear bookbags, weapon detectors, more coming to Delaware schools Two new laws reshape high school sports and DIAA Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja Frey
The Delaware Division of the Arts is spreading nearly $4.5 million among more than 100 arts and community organizations. This first round of funding for fiscal year 2025 includes general operating support, project support, arts stabilization, start up and education resource grants. “These funds will play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant cultural environment and ensuring that the arts …
Walking through town and seeing murals, statues and other art isn’t just fun to look at — it also generates a substantial amount of economic and social growth. According to a release by the Delaware Division of the Arts, the First State’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $209.5 million in economic activity in 2022. The data comes from the Arts …
A Wilmington composer was given the Delaware Division of the Arts’ top fellowship award in its 2024 list of state artists. Mark Hagerty was named the 2024 Master Fellow, an honor that somes with a $12,000 stipend for the artist. He was chosen from applications of those who previously had won an Establshed Professional Award and covered the fields of …
Two young painters and a sculptor have been selected to participate in a new Delaware Division of the Arts career development program. Stephanie Boateng, a painter in New Castle County; Guy Miller, a sculptor in Kent County; and Hannah Whiddon, a painter in Sussex County, will receive two two years of sustained career support in the Artist Career Development program. …
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Charges dropped in case of Christina grad arrested by UD Wilmington water bills going up. And up. And up. And up. Wilm U to add esports certificate to list of offerings The Graveyard, Saint Mark’s Spartan Stadium Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja Frey
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 …
