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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 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.…
On July 11, 2024, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long’s monthly All-Hands Arts Call convened a roundtable of artists, arts administrators, educators, and advocates. Lt. Governor Hall-Long thanked everyone for their support and contributions to the arts in Delaware and invited Neil Kirschling, Executive Director of the Delaware Arts Alliance (DAA), Jessica Ball, Director of the Delaware…
DAA goes to Legislative Hall for “March for the Arts” to request an increase in the state’s art budget. The “March for the Arts”, commenced on March 14th at Tatnall Hall. Co-chaired by Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Representative Bryan Shupe, and DAA’s Executive Director Neil Kirschling. During the All-Hands Community Arts Leaders Meeting, convened by…
COUNTY EXECUTIVE MATT MEYER SIGNS ORDINANCE FOR THE NCC PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION County Executive Matt Meyer On Friday, December 8th, County Executive Matt Meyer signed Ordinance 23-160 creating the new County Public Arts Commission. Ordinance 23-160, proposed and spearheaded by Councilperson Dee Durham, District 2, was unanimously adopted on November 28th, setting the stage for…