Arts E-News

February 2, 2017
Paul Weagraff, Director
Delaware Poets Laureate - TEDxWilmington

Two Poets, One Vision: The Art of the Spoken Word

The Delaware Poets Laureate were invited to speak at the 2016 TEDxWilmington annual conference back in August. Their talk, Two Poets, One Vision: The Art of the Spoken Word was performed in front of a sold-out live audience. Please enjoy their performance above, which is now available on our YouTube channel.
Upcoming Grant Application Deadlines & Webinar Link
The eGrant system is open for all Division grant programs with a March 1, 2017 application deadline. This includes the following grant programs for Delaware-based organizations:
Guidelines and criteria have been revised and streamlined for many programs, so be sure to read through all materials carefully prior to application. Use the links above for more details on programs and eligibility. Questions should be directed to the appropriate  Division staff member .

And if you missed it, please view the recording from the Division's Grants to Organizations webinar here. 
Poetry Out Loud - Save the Date

Save the date for the Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals on February 28, 2017 at the Smyrna Opera House. The finals of this poetry recitation competition are free and open to the public. Learn more
Meet the 2017 Artist Fellows
The prestigious Individual Artist Fellowships from the Delaware Division of the Arts recognize artists in a variety of disciplines for their outstanding quality of work and provide monetary awards. Join us each month as we present 1-2 of the 2017 Fellows from this year's cohort.
Yolanda Chetwynd
"Drawing and sharing water from the well," oil on canvas, 60" x 64", 2016
Masters Fellowship, Visual Arts: Painting
 
Chetwynd is a practicing artist who has been living in Newark, Delaware since 1987. She holds an advanced painting degree from The Slade School of Fine Art, University College London as well as a Masters in Professional Studies in Art Therapy from The Pratt Institute. An award-winning painter, Chetwynd has been invited to participate in exhibitions locally, nationally, and internationally. She is also devoted to reinforcing the role of art in education. Chetwynd has worked with the Delaware Institute for Arts in Education since 1992 and has carried out over 100 art projects in Delaware schools in collaboration with teachers in the classroom.
Delaware Tourism Office
The Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) understands how important arts and culture are to the state. Out-of-state travelers coming to shows or exhibits bring money to Delaware. DTO and CVB's are working with the Division of the Arts to use cultural offerings as a tourism driver. Help us by sharing info about your programs on DelawareScene.com, which feeds into state and county tourism event calendars.  The earlier you submit your events, the more likely we'll be able to promote it, as we develop media plans at least a year in advance.  Read more on how together we can make Delaware known for its thriving arts community.
DelawareScene.com - Special Features
Find local events in commemoration of  African American History Month, an annual observance celebrating the invaluable contributions that the black community has made to the culture and history of the United States on DelawareScene.com.  Learn more
On the Mezzanine
"Rumination 27," variant 2, 2016, archival inkjet, 24" x 24"
February
[Un]Ravel, a show of photographs by Joshua Meier, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from February 3-24, 2017. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, February 3 from 5-7 p.m.
 
Joshua Meier received a 2016 Individual Artist Fellowship in Photography from the Delaware Division of the Arts. [Un]Ravel features a new body of work created during his fellowship year. Meier challenged himself to photograph the same subject - a ball of string - every day. The result is a series of striking photographs that explore string and its unraveling as metaphors for life and change. Watch the Meet the Artist video with Meier.
   
The Mezzanine Gallery, open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is located in the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington.
 
Sign up here to receive Mezzanine Gallery email invitations for upcoming exhibits.
Deadline for 2017 Mezzanine Gallery Show
Visual artists who are interested in being considered for a solo exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery next year, must submit an application by March 1, 2017. For more information and to access the online application form, visit the Mezzanine Gallery Application page .

Please note: Artists who completed an Individual Artist Fellowship application back in August 2016 and selected "yes" to the Mezzanine Gallery question will automatically be considered by the Gallery Panel and do not need to complete the application.
Opportunities (selected)
For more opportunities including grants, residencies, auditions, calls for artists, and jobs in the arts, visit the Division's  website .


Join arts advocates from across the country on March 20-21, 2017 in Washington, DC for the 30th annual National Arts Action Summit, consisting of Arts Advocacy Day and the Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts & Public Policy.
International/National/Regional Grant Deadlines
Division Grant Deadlines
Calls for Artists
Professional Development & Networking Opportunities
The Delaware Division of the Arts  is an agency of the State of Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. Funding for Division programs is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit  artsdel.org  or call 302-577-8278 .