The fall arts season is in full swing across Delaware, with concerts, theater, exhibitions, festivals, and more. The offerings are as colorful and vibrant as the fall foliage around us.
Recently I was asked to provide some language for proposals being developed to bring Amazon to Delaware. Research shows that one of the strongest factors in attracting and retaining a quality work force to an area is the quality of life available to its residents. Along with good schools, the cultural assets of a community are critical to providing varied and enriching opportunities for employees and their families. Delaware has a rich array of natural, historical, and cultural offerings, from historic sites and parks, to world-class museums and performance venues.
More than 100 historical and cultural institutions in Delaware provide programming that ranges from Clifford Brown jazz to classical Bach, from Howard Pyle and the Brandywine School to pre-Raphaelite art, and from William Shakespeare to August Wilson. A wide variety of festivals reflects the ethnic diversity of the state and the importance of both agricultural and urban traditions in the lives of Delawareans.
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Delaware demonstrates a commitment to its cultural sector. Currently ranking third in the nation in per capita state funding of the arts, Delaware’s cultural calendar,
DelawareScene.com
, features more than 150 historical and cultural events monthly. From festivals and exhibitions, to lectures, plays, dance, and concerts, Delawareans have abundant opportunities to experience the diversity of its people and talents.
In recognition of National Arts & Humanities Month, Governor John Carney has signed a proclamation designating the month of October as Delaware Arts & Humanities Month. During this month, we commend the more than 1 million individuals who engage in the arts annually, and appreciate the ongoing support of patrons, the business community, and elected officials, for their recognition of the value of investing in the arts in Delaware.
Check out our
special feature on DelawareScene.com on how you can participate!
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2017 Delaware Art Summit
Early Bird Registration Closes 10/10!
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The Arts Summit brings together Delaware’s arts community to connect, learn, and get inspired. The speakers and sessions will illuminate ways to create value and increase the impact of the arts to purposefully enhance well-being, understanding, learning, and creativity for all.
The Delaware Arts Summit will be held on
Monday, October 30 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino.
The Summit is for arts organization staff, board, and volunteers; artists; program planners; educators; arts patrons; and state and community leaders. Follow
#DEArtsSummit to stay connected.
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The Delaware Public Archives unveiled a new exhibition in the Friends of the Delaware Public Archives meeting room featuring Delaware artist Marcie Tauber's glass calderas. This exhibition is the first installation in a new partnership between Archives and the Delaware Division of the Arts.
From l to r:
Kristin Pleasanton, deputy director, Delaware Division of the Arts; artist Marci Tauber; Stephen Marz, state archivist; and Dr. Courtney Stewart, deputy secretary, Delaware Department of State.
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Established Professional, Visual Arts: Crafts
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Arden Bardol’s open and lace-like art jewelry engages the body as a platform for display. With polymer and steel, Bardol builds intricate layered compositions inspired by nature and geometry. Her exhibition of recent work, Constructed Objects: 300/10,000, will open on November 4 at Gallery 37 in Milford.
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Emerging Professional, Literature: Poetry
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Larry Kelts received a fellowship for a long poem set in a modern theme park that interacts with the historical Lewis & Clark expedition. “Lost in the Lewis & Clark Water Park” explores memory and how history is viewed. Kelts will read at the Delaware Art Museum next spring.
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Save the Date
Award Winners XVII
is traveling! The exhibit features the work of the 2017 Delaware Individual Artist Fellowship award winners and opens October 28-November 28 at
CAMP Rehoboth
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2017 Reception and Award Ceremony
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Photos from the 2017
Award Winners XVII
reception and award ceremony held on Wednesday, August 30 at the Biggs Museum of American Art.
From left to right: 2017 Master Fellow, Painting, Yolanda Chetwynd and Paul Weagraff, director of the Delaware Division of the Arts; 2017 Emerging Fellow, Music, Daniel Carunchio; 2017 Established Fellow, Choreography, A.T. Moffett; and main exhibition floor at the Biggs Museum.
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Oxidation and The Dance:
Two Photographic Essays
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Oxidation #1, 2017,
photograph, 19 x 27”
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Oxidation and The Dance: Two Photographic Essays, an exhibition of photographs by Ray
Magnani, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from October 6-27. An opening reception
to meet the artist will be held on Friday, October 6 from 5-7 p.m.
showcasing work from two series. In the
Oxidation photo essay, Magnani presents images of rust and corrosion. In these photos, he explores the oxidation process as one that creates a deep beauty worthy of attention in spite of any dismay at the deterioration.
The Dance is a study in motion that captures the carefree impromptu dancing of two young girls swirling around each other at an art opening.
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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.
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Delaware State Arts Council Seeks New Members
Four members of the Delaware State Arts Council are concluding their second three-year terms. Since they are ineligible to serve a third term, the Governor’s Boards and Commissions office is now accepting nominations to fill the open seats.
If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Delaware State Arts Council, complete the
Board and Commission Application, found on the Governor’s site, and return it to the Governor’s office. Please indicate Board #0014: Delaware State Arts Council on the application.
Contact
Paul Weagraff at the Division of the Arts with questions about serving on the Delaware State Arts Council.
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2017-18 Poetry Out Loud School Registration
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Poetry Out Loud is a national program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country.
Winners advance to a school-wide competition, then to a regional and/or state competition, and ultimately to the National Finals in Washington, DC. More than 100,000 students are expected to take part in POL nationwide this year.
The Delaware Division of the Arts will provide guidance in running your school’s Poetry Out Loud program and is happy to answer any questions or concerns. Register your school now for the 2017-18 year.
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Calling All Teen Artists & Writers
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Join the next generation of great American artists and writers by submitting your work to the 2018 Scholastic Awards. Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. The Delaware Art & Writing Region will recognize students with Honorable Mentions, Silver Key, Gold Key or American Visions & Voices (Best in Region).
Register now
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Become a Host Site for On Screen/In Person
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Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation's On Screen/In Person program tours independent American filmmakers to communities across the mid-Atlantic region to screen their recent work, increase access, and deepen appreciation for film through direct audience engagement. Regional nonprofit venues and arts organizations can participate in the On Screen/In Person program by serving as host sites for the touring filmmakers through a partnership with Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Apply by 10/20!
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Artist Residency: rolling deadline, submitted at least 6 weeks prior to start of scheduled residency
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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
arts.delaware.gov or call
302-577-8278.
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Banner Image: Nick Serratore, Painter
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