Cultivating Creativity, Connecting Communities
As Delaware’s cultural connector, the Division of the Arts cultivates creativity through grants, programs, and partnerships. We unite artists, organizations, schools, and communities statewide, opening equitable access to the arts and transforming creative energy into economic growth and social well-being.
Register Your School for 2027's Poetry Out Loud Competition starting August 24!
Register your school for Poetry Out Loud and give students the chance to build confidence, strengthen public speaking skills, and connect with literature in a dynamic way. It’s a meaningful program that brings poetry to life in the classroom and on the stage.
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Explore the Delaware Art Scene
There is more to explore here than grants. Discover arts and culture events happening across Delaware, connect with artists through the Delaware Artist Roster, and find calls for artists and other opportunities to get involved.
Explore Arts Events & Calendar
Discover performances, exhibitions, and creative experiences happening across Delaware.
Delaware Artist Roster
Register yourself or find talented Delaware artists for events, programs, performances, workshops, and more.
Browse Artist Opportunities
Explore calls for artists, grants, and opportunities to grow your creative career.
Visit the Mezzanine Gallery
Teddy Osei at the Mezzanine Gallery – Shifting Grounds
The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Shifting Grounds, a solo exhibition of works by Delaware artist Teddy Osei. The show will be on view from August 7-September 4, 2026.
Latest News
Mezzanine Gallery Presents Teddy Osei’s "Shifting Grounds"
Wilmington, Del. (August 3, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Shifting Grounds, a solo exhibition of new ceramic work by Teddy Osei, on view August 7 through September 4, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, August 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Mezzanine Gallery, located in the Carvel[…]$5 Million in State Arts Grants Heads to All Three Delaware Counties
Delaware Division of the Arts Funding Strengthens Communities, Schools, and Local Economies Statewide, DEL. (July 27, 2026) – Whether you live in a city, a small town, or a rural stretch of Sussex County, the arts should be something you can engage with. That is the idea behind the Delaware Division of the Arts’ first round of FY2027 grants: $5,055,797[…]Arts Spotlight – July 2026
Each month we feature arts and community-based organizations and their programs and projects funded by the Delaware Division of the Arts in our Arts Spotlight which will be included on our monthly e-newsletter, Arts E-News and online. Funding for Division of the Arts grants is provided by the Delaware General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. To view[…]