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…
DetailsMeet DAA’s New Spring Intern. Martha Canseco. I’m Martha Canseco, the newest addition to Delaware Arts Alliance, and I’ll be interning with them during my spring semester at Delaware Technical Community College. Currently, in my third year at Del Tech, I’m majoring in communications, with my favorite medium being photography. While I only discovered my…
DetailsDAA and Artists Address the JFC Requesting an Increase in The State’s Arts Budget On Tuesday, Feb 13th, the state legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) convened to conduct public hearings on state agency budget requests as presented in the Governor’s Recommended Budget. The public was invited to comment during the public hearings at a designated…
DetailsArts 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…
DetailsCOUNTY 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…
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