Jake & Hannah, 2017, Photograph, Archival Pigment Print, © B. Proud | |
National Arts & Humanities Month 2023 | |
National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) is an annual coast-to-coast collective celebration of culture in America. It's a chance for communities across the United States to come together in a unified celebration of the power of the arts to make a difference and change our lives for the better. | |
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Attend an art or cultural event in your community or participate in an arts-related class or workshop. You can find arts and cultural events and workshops, both in-person and virtual, happening across the state at DelawareScene.com.
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Send an email through VoterVoice to your public officials in support of one or more of the arts and culture campaigns listed.
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Become a member of or volunteer for your favorite arts organization. You could also consider making a donation to support them financially as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Try something new and take a class in creative writing, dance, painting, or whatever strikes your fancy. Search the internet for in-person or online arts classes in your community.
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2023 Delaware Arts Summit - Thank You! | |
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Thank you to all 200 attendees who joined us in Dewey Beach, Delaware for the 2023 Delaware Arts Summit. Attendees learned from speakers about topics like stress management, telling their own stories, and creating meaningful relationships. We look forward to hosting our next Delaware Arts Summit in 2025!
If you attended and have not yet taken the post-event survey, please click here to do so.
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Reminder: Registration for Poetry Out Loud is Open | |
Important Dates
School Registration Deadline - October 20, 2023
Classroom Instruction/School Competitions - September - December 2023
Deadline to Report School Winners - December 22, 2023
Student Coaching and Preparation - January-February 2024
Delaware State Finals - February 29, 2024 at Smyrna Opera House
Poetry Out Loud National Finals - April 30-May 2, 2024 - Washington D.C.
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Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition that encourages high school students to learn about and appreciate poetry. The program provides students with the opportunity to explore and analyze poetry, develop public speaking skills, and build confidence in their ability to express themselves.
Participating in Poetry Out Loud and using poetry in the classroom can have a positive impact on students' Social Emotional Learning (SEL). By engaging with poetry, students are able to explore complex emotions and ideas, and develop empathy and understanding for others. Additionally, the act of reciting poetry in front of an audience can help students build self-confidence and overcome anxiety. Poetry and Literature can improve SEL by offering positive avenues to explore emotions, cultural difference, and understanding.
Poetry Out Loud is a valuable tool for educators looking to improve social emotional learning outcomes for their students. By providing students with the opportunity to engage with poetry, develop public speaking skills, and build confidence, the program can help students develop the skills and emotional intelligence they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Interested in participating in Poetry Out Loud 2024? Register today!
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2023-2024 MLK Voice 4 Youth Registration Open | |
MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH is a statewide, spoken word contest for Delaware students, grades 7 – 12. Contestants have creative freedom to express their views on issues important to them and share how Dr. King’s legacy speaks to their dreams today. In 2023, MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH will celebrate its 8th year encouraging youth to SPEAK UP for social change through respect, understanding, and compassion. Students are eligible for prize money up to $2,000! | |
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DDOA Award Winners Exhibit at Cab Calloway School of the Arts | |
The works by the Delaware Division of the Arts Award Winners are appearing at Cab Calloway School of the Arts from October 6 to November 4, 2022. | |
National Leaders of Color Fellowship
Application Closing Soon
There are two weeks left to apply for the Leaders of Color Fellowship! Applications must be submitted by Monday, October 16, 2023.
The Leaders of Color Fellowship (LoCF) is a transformative leadership development experience curated by WESTAF in order to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector. By partnering with the other United States Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs) the program has expanded nationwide and its mission has become a national endeavor.
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MidAtlantic Arts Grant Deadlines Upcoming
Mid Atlantic Arts’ grant programs for organizations and artists strengthen the region’s creative network, give communities access to high quality artistic experiences, build audiences, and provide opportunities for greater understanding and appreciation of the arts.
Upcoming Important Dates:
USArtists International: Next deadline September 29, 2023
ArtsCONNECT: Application opens Fall 2023
Mid Atlantic Tours: Tour Roster Announced Fall 2023
Special Presenter Initiatives: Application opens Fall 2023
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Submit your
upcoming events!
DelawareScene is a comprehensive, up-to-date website calendar featuring Delaware’s arts and cultural events and attractions in and around Delaware. Acquaint yourself with one of Delaware’s many artists, get carried away by the magic of a theater performance, frequent one of Delaware’s world-renowned museums, experience one of Delaware’s many unique festivals.
REMINDER: All grantees MUST list all events on DelawareScene.com as soon as they are announced.
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Request an interview!
Delaware State of the Arts is a weekly podcast that presents interviews with arts organizations and leaders who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of communities throughout Delaware. Delaware State of the Arts is provided as a service of the Division of the Arts, in partnership with NEWSRADIO 1450 WILM and 1410 WDOV.
Click below to request an interview for your organization this upcoming year.
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On the Mezzanine - B. Proud
The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents B. Proud's Transcending Love, on view now through October 27, 2023.
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Meet the Fellows
The prestigious Individual Artist Fellowships from the Delaware Division of the Arts recognize a variety of disciplines and outstanding quality of work. From writers to visual artists to musicians, these award-winning creatives have unique stories and talents. View all 17 Fellow profiles on the Division’s website.
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Established, Music: Contemporary Performance
"Processing my experiences through songs is a true blessing. I can turn something terrible into something beautiful in a song.”
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Anne Yarbrough
Emerging, Literature: Poetry
“At the beginning of 2019, I began a disciplined writing life. Every poem is a challenge, but the challenge itself is the joy.”
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Each month we feature arts and community-based organizations and their programs and projects funded by the Delaware Division of the Arts. | |
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The Children's Theatre, Inc.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Dover, General Operating Support
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Hagley Museum and Library
Hagley Craft Fair
Wilmington, Project Support
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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. | | | | |
