"Affrilachian" Activist Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson Coming to Seaford, DE on Oct 20th
Intersectional Rural Identity | Oct 20thDelaware Humanities. Delaware Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is bringing grassroots Affrilachian (Black Appalachian) activist and community organizer Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson to lead a discussion on intersectionality and identity at its Annual Lecture on October 20th.
Read full storyActress Jenifer Lewis Coming to the Wilmington Public Library September 15th
On September 15th Jenifer Lewis will be making an appearance at the Wilmington Public Library to promote her new book, Walking in My Joy: In These Streets. The "Choppin' It Up" event will feature a live in-person talk by Lewis moderated by Tonya Baynes, local life coach and long-time partner of the Wilmington Public Library.
Read full storyNativity Preparatory School of Wilmington Welcomes New Principal, Shaquona B. Meyers
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington, a tuition-free Catholic middle school for boys, welcomes Shaquona B. Meyers as principal, effective August 15, 2022. Meyers, a former Nativity Prep teacher, has a strong and immense background working both in the classroom and with education non-profits. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Delaware and her Master of Education in Secondary Education – ESOL from Wilmington University.
Read full story2022 History Book Festival Addresses Topics Ranging from Freedom to Fitness
Freedom, fitness, and faith are among the topics authors will discuss during the 6th Annual History Book Festival in Lewes, DE on Saturday, September 24. The authors are among roughly twenty who will speak about their latest works of historical nonfiction and fiction during the festival, which is the first and only event of its kind in the United States devoted solely to history.
Read full storyCAMP Rehoboth to Host Exhibition and Reception for Artist Fellowship Winners
2022 Individual Artist FellowshipsDelaware Division of the Arts. From now until September 5th, works by the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDoA)' Individual Artist Fellowship award winners will be exhibited at CAMP Rehoboth located in Sussex County, Delaware.
Read full storyThe Delaware Contemporary announces a "Season of Glass"
Fractured glassPhoto by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels. Beginning September 9th, the Delaware Contemporary's Fall/Winter 2022 season theme "Through a Glass, Darkly" will include new and recent works by artists working with glass and glass-related materials and processes, exposing the material’s dual nature.
Read full storyPulitzer Prize-Winning Authors to Deliver Keynotes for 2022 History Book Festival
“Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II” cover; and author Buzz Bissinger; “Cuba: An American History” cover, and author AdHistory Book Festival. Pulitzer Prize-winning authors will open and close the 2022 History Book Festival in Lewes, DE, bookending presentations by roughly 20 distinguished authors of historical nonfiction and fiction works.
Read full story'Celtic to Classical' Returns to Southern Delaware with Live Concerts in August
'Celtic to Classical' returns to Southern Delaware in August for a seventh season, with a program designed to delight fans of all ages and musical genres. Internationally acclaimed cellist Jonah Kim will join 'Celtic to Classical' Co-Founders Sheridan Seyfried and Ya-Jhu Yang for performances of beloved classics by Brahms and Mozart as well as contemporary American bluegrass by world-renowned musicians Mark O'Connor and Bela Fleck. Audiences also will be treated to original music by Seyfried, ranging in style from lyrical and emotive to lively and Celtic-inspired.
Read full storyFree "Medicinal Plant Walks" Taking Place Around Delaware State Parks in August
People walking on road near trees at daytimePhoto by Guduru Ajay bhargav. Several parks around the state will be having "medicinal plant walks" in August to provide a free educational experience about Delaware's local flora.
Read full storyDelaware Humanities Unveils New Logo and Website
Delaware Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has revealed a new brand identity, including an updated logo and website. The state humanities council works to provide grant funding to Delaware-based nonprofits and community groups that are engaged in humanities-centered work. Recently funded projects include the “Bent, But Not Broken” music conference showcased by the Choir School of Delaware, the annual Wilmington Writers Conference, and the History Book Festival in Lewes.
Read full storyThe Delaware Contemporary Announces 2022-23 Artists-in-Residence
The Delaware Contemporary has announced four accepted artists for the 2022-23 onsite Artist-In-Residence program. These artists were selected for a year-long residency program to occupy a fully-funded, shared studio. Artists-In-Residence will engage with their fellow residents, the community of "The Studios @" artists, staff, and public outreach projects. Residents will work toward a cumulative exhibition at The Delaware Contemporary in the summer of 2023.
Read full storyHistory Book Festival Marks Sixth Year With Return to Live Author Presentations
Following two years of virtual programs necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the History Book Festival plans to resume live presentations with around 20 distinguished authors of historical nonfiction and fiction works from September 23 to 25 in Lewes, DE.
Read full storyJoint Resolution Passes to Recognize "Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler Day" in Delaware
Delaware physicians, health advocates, and the Delaware Humanities council gathered in Dover in honor of the newly passed resolution marking June 21st as “Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler Day” in Delaware, celebrating the nation’s first Black woman physician.
Read full storyGovernor Carney Appoints Four New Members to Delaware Humanities’ Board of Directors
In May Governor John Carney appointed four new members to serve on the Board of Directors for Delaware Humanities. Ruthi Adams Joseph, Harry Brake, Devon Filicicchia, and Heidi Nasstrom Evans are all beginning their first term and will serve with the humanities council until June 2025.
Read full story"Dangerous Speech and Cowardly Suppression": Delaware Humanities' Annual Lecture Takes Place Oct 28th
Delaware Humanities in partnership with the Delaware Libraries is excited to host the Joseph P. del Tufo Annual Lecture “Dangerous Speech and Cowardly Suppression: Censorship, Class, and the Impact of Technology” on October 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM. This year’s speaker will be San Francisco-based author, human rights lawyer, and journalist Eric Berkowitz.
Read full storyCurrent Exhibition from The Delaware Contemporary and the American University Museum: "Fields and Formations"
"Fields and Formations" illustrated catalogueAmerican University Museum. A Group Exhibition Exploring Mid-Atlantic Abstraction. Open now until January 7, 2022 at The Delaware Contemporary.
Read full storyDelaware Arts & Culture Institutions Partner Up
City Theater Company (CTC), is pleased to announce its new partnership with The Delaware Contemporary (TDC). Through this exciting partnership, The Delaware Contemporary joins forces with Delaware’s Off-Broadway experience to become the new home for CTC’s mainstage productions and Fearless Improv performances. Using a coronavirus relief grant, the Wings Foundation Auditorium will be unveiled as the museum’s new Black Box performance space, refurbished with upgraded lighting and audio capabilities installed by Electro Sound Systems. The new space will be available to all arts and culture organizations for use in performances and events. Both CTC and TDC look forward to this partnership as an opportunity to collaborate on programming, events, art experiences, and more.
Read full storyUnion Street Farmers Market is Looking for New Vendors
People exchanging an apple over a fruit standPhoto by Erik Scheel from Pexels. (Wilmington, DE): West Side Grows Together has organized a weekly farmers market to be held every Wednesday from 3-6 pm, now through October. Located on Union Street in the parking lot between Flowers by Yukie and First State Health & Wellness, the Union Street Farmers Market is bringing a variety of vendors to Little Italy and the surrounding neighborhoods. The market is now accepting WIC & SNFMP and will soon be able to accept SNAP, and EBT.
Read full storyDelaware Division of the Arts Receives $750K from the NEA's American Rescue Plan Funds
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced two programs to distribute American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. These programs are open to nonprofit arts and culture organizations and local arts agencies, regardless of whether they have received NEA funding in the past. This is a change from previous emergency funding requirements at the NEA and significantly expands access to federal funds for the arts and culture sector. The NEA is encouraging applications from first-time applicants, and will offer workshops, question-and-answer sessions, and other resources for those new to federal funding.
Read full storyIce Cream Festival Returns to Rockwood Park on June 26th
An easy breezy light version of the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival returns to Rockwood Park on June 26 from 9am to 3pm. This pared down free version of the Ice Cream Festival invites the public to bring their own picnic lunch, chairs and blankets to relax outdoors at beautiful Rockwood Park. The shops of First State Flea Market will be open for browsing, listen to great live local music, and enjoy some local ice cream and other treats.
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