BETHANY BEACH— The Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival is set to return for its 47th year on Saturday, September 6, offering a full day of art, entertainment, and community engagement along the scenic Bethany Beach boardwalk. Organized by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature more than 100 …
Delaware artist Shefon N. Taylor explores memory and identity in new collage exhibit
The Mezzanine Gallery in Wilmington has unveiled a powerful new exhibition by Delaware artist Shefon N. Taylor, whose mixed-media collages delve into the complex terrain of memory, beauty, and cultural identity. Titled “The Fragment Holds More Than the Whole,” the solo show runs through May 30 and opened with a public reception on May 2. Taylor, known for her innovative …
40+ state employees win in 14th Annual Art Exhibition
More than 40 employees from the State of Delaware received recognition for their artistic talent at the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, held at the Delaware State University Arts Center/Gallery in Dover. Running from Feb. 25 to March 21 the exhibition showcased an impressive 209 submissions from state employees and their immediate family members, offering a vibrant display …
NCC heARTed Art Contest now open for submissions
Calling all artists (in New Castle County). The 7th Annual NCC heARTed Art Contest is officially open for entries, inviting artists from across New Castle County to participate in this county-wide event that celebrates the intersection of art and community. This year’s theme centers around a scene from an adventure, whether real or imagined, illustrated in a graphic arts style. …
Opera’s Greatest Moments show in Wilmington March 1
Fans of opera – you are not going to want to miss this one. The OperaDelaware Company Artists are presenting their artist-curated recital OPERA’S GREATEST MOMENTS Saturday, March 1 at 4 p.m. “The OperaDelaware Company Artists are four remarkably talented opera singers with national and international careers who now call Delaware home,” said Kerriann Otaño, vice president of engagement for OperaDelaware. …
State employees show creativity at 14th annual Delaware Art Exhibition
The First State’s employees are getting their time to shine their artistic juices. The Delaware Division of the Arts is celebrating the creative talents of state employees and their families with the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, now open to the public at the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University. The free exhibition, running through March 21, 2025, …
Biggs opens search for mural artist, apply by March 28
Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover has opened a search for a creative mural artist to design and execute a temporary indoor mural. Museum leadership wants the artist to create a piece to transform the museum’s space and engage the community. “Our intention for this mural project is to create an opportunity for collaboration with artists in our community, …