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2025 Joint Finance Committee Hearing

On February 13, 2025, arts leaders from throughout Delaware provided public comment at the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) in Legislative Hall, a way that advocates can help influence funding priorities and emphasize the importance of investment in our sector. The meeting starts with a presentation from the Secretary of State, Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez.   Learn more…

All-Hands Arts Call Dec 2024

On Dec. 12, 2024, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long convened her final All-Hands Arts Call, thanking the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA), Delaware Arts Alliance (DAA), and local arts leaders for their partnership. The discussion focused on the importance of continued participation and organizing with the arts sector.  —  Neil Kirschling, Executive Director of the…

All-Hands Arts Call Oct 2024

In celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month, on Oct. 8, 2024, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long’s monthly All-Hands Arts Call invited Michele Anstine, Executive Director of Delaware Humanities, to discuss the intersection of arts and humanities and highlight the work of her organization. Jessica Ball, Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) and…

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | LET’S BUILD ON OUR STRENGTHS 

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | LET’S BUILD ON OUR STRENGTHS    Delaware brims with an abundance of talent, fueled by a passionate community dedicated to developing a thriving and resilient creative economy. Our creative talent is undeniable, but to unleash this sector’s full potential, we need to bridge a critical gap: accessible professional development.…