Longtime DelArt Leader Poised to Steer Museum into its Next Chapter WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Art Museum’s Board of Trustees announced today that Molly Giordano will serve as its next Executive Director. Giordano, with her 10-year tenure at DelArt, steps into the directorship as the Museum rebuilds from the impact of COVID-19. In addition […]
Continue ReadingThe Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2021 entrance fees will be in effect starting Monday, March 1 through Nov. 30. State park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at […]
Continue ReadingDelawareans helped shape what the reinstalled galleries will look like when they reopen in June, July, and August. Wilmington, DE – After asking over 100 Delawareans what they think about their museum, the Delaware Art Museum is reimagining its eight main floor art galleries. The existing galleries of American art and illustration and the Bancroft […]
Continue ReadingHanlin Chinese Culture Association and Chinese American Community Center Share Cultural Traditions Wilmington, DE — The Delaware Art Museum once again partners with the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association and Chinese American Community Center for Chinese New Year – this year, celebrating the Year of the Ox. Beginning Saturday, February 20 and available through February 28, […]
Continue ReadingDelaware Art Museum announces virtual dance residency inspired by Cortor’s artwork. WILMINGTON, DE – On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Noon, Dara Meredith’s virtual dance residency at the Delaware Art Museum will kick off with an Art Chat exploring the painting that inspires her, Southern Souvenir No. II by African American modern artist Eldzier Cortor. […]
Continue ReadingSnow Goose Conservation Order and Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day Open; Multiple Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue Additional waterfowl hunting opportunities are available in February with the opening of the Snow Goose Conservation Order Monday, February 1, 2021 and a second special youth waterfowl hunting day Saturday, February 6, 2021. Information for hunters is available […]
Continue ReadingCollecting and Connecting: Recent Acquisitions, 2010-2020 will be on display March 13-September 12, 2021. Wilmington, DE — Curious about the 1,000+ objects the Delaware Art Museum has acquired in the past decade? A selection of these artworks will be showcased in the exhibition Collecting and Connecting: Recent Acquisitions, 2010-2020, on view March 13 – September […]
Continue Reading2021 Contest Theme: “Trees are Terrific… In Many Wonderful Ways!” DOVER — The Delaware Forest Service is seeking entries for its annual “Arbor Day School Poster Contest” – open to students in grades K to 5 from all Delaware public, private, home school, after-school, and other organized youth groups. Winning posters will be selected from […]
Continue ReadingVirtual Programs Offered While Nature Centers Remain Closed The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen its state park offices Tuesday, Jan. 12, with limited hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. Park offices were closed from December 24, 2020 through January 11, 2021 to limit the spread of COVID-19. […]
Continue ReadingFree Course is Offered Online-Only for 2021 Season Delaware’s annual spring wild turkey hunting season is starting in April 2021. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds both resident and non-resident hunters age 13 and older that they must pass a turkey hunting course approved by the Delaware Hunter Education Program before […]
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