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Delaware LIVE+ Weekly Review – Feb. 2, 2025

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include NAEP scores show increase in math, little change elsewhere Division of the Arts recognizes Individual Artist Fellows Peggy Griffith and Jamar Lahming win national top librarian honors Wilmington Charter to rep 1st State in Samsung STEM competition Check out Mispillion Art League’s Judged Show through March 29 Winterfest is coming Click on the image below …

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Division of the Arts recognizes Individual Artist Fellows from across Delaware

Peter OsborneCulture, Delaware Arts, Headlines

  Viet Dinh of Newark, an assistant professor of English at the University of Delaware, has been designated a Master Fellowship through the Delaware Division of the Arts’ Individual Artist Fellows program. Dinh is joined by 20 other artists from across Delaware who received fellowships — 11 in the Established category and nine in the Emerging category. Dinh was born …

The Poetry Out Loud competition will reach year 20 in May.

Poetry Out Loud marks 20th anniversary in May

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Ahead of its 20th anniversary, the two-time reigning Delaware Poetry Out Loud champion believes the competition undoubtedly leaves an impact by the way it allows contestants to connect with themselves and with others. “After being a part of the program, and many other students and advisors can say the same, it leaves you with something to take away from it, …

Julieta Zavala’s exhibition, “Mercado Kitsch México” will be on display from Sept. 6 to Sept. 7. (Photo from the Delaware Division of the Arts)

Julieta Zavala’s Mercado Kitsch México exhibit starts Friday

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Delaware Division of the Arts will have a new exhibit Friday that will highlight kitsch art in Mexico City. The organization’s mezzanine gallery will present 2024 Emerging Artist Fellow Julieta Zavala’s exhibition, “Mercado Kitsch México” from Sept. 6 to Sept. 27. It will include vibrant and eclecticart inspired by the rich visual and cultural heritage of kitsch art, a …

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100 arts groups share $4.5 million in state grants

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

The Delaware Division of the Arts is spreading nearly $4.5 million among more than 100 arts and community organizations. This first round of funding for fiscal year 2025 includes general operating support, project support, arts stabilization, start up and education resource grants. “These funds will play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant cultural environment and ensuring that the arts …

Delaware's investment into the arts has yielded thousands of jobs and more livable environments, study shows. (Photo from the Delaware Division of Arts)

Study shows Delaware’s art stirs $210 million in economic activity

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Walking through town and seeing murals, statues and other art isn’t just fun to look at — it also generates a substantial amount of economic and social growth. According to a release by the Delaware Division of the Arts, the First State’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $209.5 million in economic activity in 2022. The data comes from the Arts …

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DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – January 14, 2024

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Headlines 20 Delaware artists given 2024 state fellowship awards Educator pay report gets mostly warm welcome from legislators Smyrna deficit smaller than predicted, tax increase still likely DSU President issues statement condemning Elon Musk tweet Riders edge Bucs in Henlopen mat showdown Click on the image below to read the articles and more! Sonja Frey

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20 Delaware artists given 2024 state fellowship awards

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

A Wilmington composer was given the Delaware Division of the Arts’ top fellowship award in its 2024 list of state artists. Mark Hagerty was named the 2024 Master Fellow, an honor that somes with a $12,000 stipend for the artist. He was chosen from applications of those who previously had won an Establshed Professional Award and covered the fields of …

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3 Delaware artists chosen for new career development program

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Two young painters and a sculptor have been selected to participate in a new Delaware Division of the Arts  career development program. Stephanie Boateng, a painter in New Castle County; Guy Miller, a sculptor in Kent County; and Hannah Whiddon, a painter in Sussex County, will receive two two years of sustained career support in the Artist Career Development program. …

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Arts leaders to gather Wednesday to talk about growing sector

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Arts, business and political leaders will gather Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Milford Public Library Amphitheater to talk about the creative economy. The meeting at 10 a.m. will focus on the “Creative Economy and Cultural Tourism Recovery and Growth Plan” that’s been put together by the Delaware Arts Alliance and is expected to include government agencies at local, state and …