Creative Economy
Arts and Culture Caucus Ignites Productive Dialogue at Legislative Hall The Arts and Culture Caucus kicked off its first session on January 24th at Legislative Hall with enthusiasm and engagement. Co-chaired by Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, Representative Bryan Shupe, and DAA’s Executive Director Neil Kirschling, the session drew over 40 attendees, both in-person and virtually. At…
DAA Advocates for its Members at the OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) On Monday, November 13th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) convened in Dover, DE to conduct preliminary state budget hearings requesting more money from the Governor for the Delaware Division of the Arts. Over 100 people via Zoom and present in…
DAA Executive Director Neil Kirschling traveled to Washington DC on Monday October 16th to meet with Senator Tom Carper and his team, the staff of Senator Chris Coons, and the staff of Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester . …to discuss a range of topics including increased funding for National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment…
The Delaware Arts Alliance Attended the Delaware Arts Summit in Dewey Beach and Executive Director Neil Kirschling Led Two Creative Economy Focus Groups. On Monday, October 10th, the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) hosted its annual Delaware Arts Summit in scenic Dewey Beach, Delaware at the Hyatt Place. The DDOA set the following goals…
The Delaware Arts Alliance Launched a Successful Week of In-person Statewide Focus Groups Engaging Artists, Arts Nonprofits and Government Officials in Discussion about the Post Pandemic Creative Economy. DAA hosted “Creative Economy and Cultural Tourism Recovery and Growth Plan” Initiative Focus Groups in Sussex, Kent and New Castle Counties. Last week, DAA welcomed the Sound…