Governor's Awards Nominations Now Open
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Governor Russell W. Peterson began the tradition of honoring Delaware artists in 1970. Since then, Delaware has paid tribute to 40 distinguished individuals and organizations that have had a profound and lasting impact on the state’s artistic and cultural life.
Delaware’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware.
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to be facilitating the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts, on behalf of Governor John C. Carney. Nominations are now being accepted for this prestigious honor in these five award categories:
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Categories
Arts Administration – Individual who has shown sustained, impactful, and visionary executive leadership of an arts organization.
Arts Education – Individual or organization that has made significant contributions through leadership and creativity to advance arts education in Delaware’s schools and communities, or in community organizations.
Arts Patron – Individual, foundation or entity that, over time, has sustained and enhanced the arts in their community or the state of Delaware through contributions of their time, effort, or financial resources.
Community Engagement – Individual or organization that works to create or strengthen interactive arts participation among diverse community members while increasing the public awareness about the role of the arts in community life.
Government – An elected or appointed official whose work has resulted in significant support for the arts through local or state government action.
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Timeline
Now: Nomination Guidelines and Form available
June 28, 2019: Nominations due
July 2019: Selection Panel meets
September 3, 2019: Awardees announced on website
October 28, 2019: Arts Summit & Governor’s Awards for the Arts
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The
2019 Delaware Arts Summit will be a celebration with professional development, performances, special activities, and a closing event - the
Governor’s Awards for the Arts!
We’ll also look back on 50 years of bringing the arts to life as we recognize anniversary milestones of the State Arts Council and the Division of the Arts.
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I am always amazed at the range of artistry and creativity within Delaware’s borders. From craft fairs and festivals, to indoor concerts, recitals, and films, Delaware produces and presents an incredible array of programming.
And participation in the arts takes all forms. Demonstrating that diversity, here’s just a few items on my June calendar: 1) the Creative Conversation on Equity sponsored by the Delaware Arts Alliance; 2) an “
Artfulness Exhibit” presented by Easterseals, featuring the artwork of adults with physical and intellectual disabilities; a
kickoff event with First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney for the Division of Libraries’ summer reading program that reaches children and families at all 33 libraries in the state; and
a reception and recognition event for the Division’s 2019 Artist Fellowship recipients at the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover.
All of this is possible through the dedication, commitment, and conviction of artists, cultural organizations, and patrons throughout the state. It helps, too, that Delaware has such a supportive administration and legislature. We are fortunate to have leadership that recognizes the importance of the creative sector in the lives of its constituents; in our schools, our economy, and our communities.
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Arts, Culture & Heritage Preservation Field Days, or ArCH, is a program designed to engage 4th grade students in exploring Delaware’s past and present through hands-on activity stations located throughout the First State Heritage Park and the First State National Historical Park in Dover.
This year, 24 partner organizations hosted 825 students and 117 teachers and chaperones from 12 Delaware schools. The Delaware Division of the Arts participated with a visual arts activity focused on the design of the Old State House.
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Established Fellow, Literature: Creative Nonfiction
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Leslie Hsu Oh has lived in Middletown for four years, but the accomplished writer and widely traveled nature photographer is still inspired by the entire country’s sweeping natural world. Oh was born in North Carolina, but "I feel like I grew up in the national parks of the United States and Canada."
Read more
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Emerging Fellow, Visual Arts: Sculpture
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Gregg Silvis has come to his visual arts practice via a peripatetic route "with several twists and turns along the way," including substantial affiliations with academic institutions. For a start, Silvis earned graduate and undergraduate degrees in music and performance in Ohio. Then, after college he worked extensively as a professional musician.
Read more
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The
Award Winners reception and award ceremony will be held at the Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover on
Wednesday, June 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees can experience the work of the 2019 fellows in the
Award Winners display throughout the Museum. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
The
Award Winners exhibition will travel to two additional venues including CAMP Rehoboth, Rehoboth Beach, and Cab Calloway School of the Arts, Wilmington.
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Shelter
by Ekaterina Popova
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Shelter, an exhibition of oil and watercolor paintings by Ekaterina Popova, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 7-28, 2019. The artist will host a free opening reception on Friday, June 7 from 5-7 p.m.
Utilizing her expressionistic style, Popova paints vibrant scenes of intimate interiors, personal items, scenes from travel and more. The interest in interior spaces started as a way for her to reflect on her upbringing in Russia, but eventually progressed to exploring the overall idea of “home” and what it means to her now. The work has slowly evolved from being reflective and sentimental to being mindful and present in the current environment.
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Visitors to the Gallery should enter via the courtyard doors on French Street and take the elevators to the Mezzanine level due to renovations in the building.
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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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FY2020 Individual Artist Fellowship
Applications Now Open
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The application components are similar to previous years' applications. We think you will find the new system to be user-friendly. Most notably, there are fewer restrictions for file uploads. In order to preserve an anonymous adjudication process, it is imperative that applicants
not include their names in uploaded work samples, artist statements, or file names.
Masters applications will be accepted in
Visual Arts and Folk Arts from artists who have received an Established Fellowship prior to January 2013 in the same discipline.
Contact Roxanne Stanulis with any questions at
roxanne.stanulis@delaware.gov or 302-577-8283. The deadline for applications is Thursday, August 1, 2019 by 4:30 p.m.
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Artist Grants & Services Workshops with Division Staff
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Join Delaware Division of the Arts staff to learn how you can apply for Division funding opportunities and take advantage of the Division’s artist services. To get the most out of this workshop, please take some time to learn more about both grants prior to attending. You’ll find all the information you need on the Division’s Grants for Artists
web page.
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Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Lewes Public Library in the
Large Meeting Room West, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes, DE, 19958
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Fifth Annual "Fundamental Not Ornamental"
Summer Professional Development Learning for Arts Educators
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Sponsored jointly by the Delaware Department of Education, the Division of the Arts and the University of Delaware, this statewide summer professional development opportunity convenes arts educators from schools, organizations, as well as, teaching artists for two days of engagement in how to implement the new national arts standards. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register by June 28, 2019 at the link below. Need more information? Contact
Sheila Dean Ross.
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New Castle County
Wilbur Elementary School
4050 Wrangle Hill Road, Bear
July 10 & 11, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PDMS 50487 & 50488
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Kent & Sussex Counties
Milford Central Academy
1021 N. Walnut St., Milford
July 17 & 18, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PDMS 50489 & 50490
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State Arts Council Seeks New Members
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The Delaware State Arts Council is seeking candidates to fill upcoming vacancies.
The Council serves as the advisory body to the Delaware Division of the Arts. The Council advises the Division of the Arts on matters of arts policy, funding for the arts, and other issues relevant to support for the arts in Delaware. Council members represent the state geographically and politically and are appointed on the basis of their interest and experience in the arts.
Council members serve as advocates for the arts, promoting and encouraging participation in and appreciation of the arts throughout the state. Council members must be residents of Delaware and are eligible to serve a renewable three-year term. The Council meets quarterly, rotating its meetings between the three counties. For more information on the Delaware State Arts Council, please read the
DSAC History.
If you are interested in being considered for an appointment by the Governor to the Delaware State Arts Council, complete the
Boards and Commissions 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.
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Save the Date: Two Summer Writers' Conferences
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Saturday, July 27, Delaware Art Museum
A day of workshops, discussion, and writing centered on the 2019 theme of "Place."
August 16-17, Lewes Public Library
This free, day-long conference features workshops on a variety of writing-related topics.
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The Division has embarked on a year-long digital advertising campaign to increase reach and engagement on
DelawareScene.com
. We remind and recommend that organizations, businesses and individual artists, submit their 2019-2020 events as soon as they are scheduled, and no later than the recommended deadlines below.
Submit now
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Event Date
July & August
September & October
November & December
January & February 2020
March & April 2020
May & June 2020
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Submission Deadline
As soon as possible
May 15
July 15
September 15
November 15
January 15
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Ongoing Division Grant Deadlines
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Artist Residency: rolling deadline, submitted at least 6 weeks prior to start of scheduled residency
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Please note: All applications for grants must be submitted through
smARTDE.
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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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