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Funding Opportunities!

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, has announced the availability of guidelines for the 2012–2013 Delaware Performing Arts Presenters Initiative. Designed to support the presentation of touring performing artists at venues within Delaware and to increase access to the arts, the initiative encourages efforts to expand and diversify programming and audiences. Delaware-based nonprofit organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply. Application receipt deadline is Monday, January 30, 2012.

In partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has initiated a pilot program, Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America ("Southern Exposure") to bring exemplary contemporary and traditional performing arts from Latin America to audiences in the United States that have little access to this work. Application deadline for "Southern Exposure" is February 10, 2012 for projects taking place between May 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013.

The NEA's FY 2012 Our Town application guidelines are now available online. Our Town grants support creative placemaking projects that contribute to the livability of communities and place the arts at their core. Organizations in all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Take a look at the in-depth descriptions of these community-based projects. Application deadline is March 1, 2012.

January in the Mezzanine Gallery

State Employee Artists
January 9–27, 2012
Reception: January 9^th from 5 to 7 p.m.
Click here for more information.

An exhibition of more than 200 pieces of art by Delaware state employees participating in this program.

Division Announces 2012 Fellows

Sixteen individual Delaware artists are being recognized for the high quality of their artwork in the visual arts, literature, music, jazz composition, and crafts. Artists were selected from towns throughout the state including Lewes, Dagsboro, Middletown, Newark, and Wilmington. Their work ranged from photography and poetry to playwriting and silk painting. Click here for more.

Frequently Requested Forms

Select a form to download --------- Division Logos Final Evaluation Form (PDF) Final Evaluation Form (Word) Financial Report (Project Support) Grant Applications Onsite Evaluation Form (PDF) Onsite Evaluation Form (Word) Mailing List Questionnaire (PDF) Mailing List Questionnaire (Word) W-9 Submission
 

eGrants are Open

Grant applications for General Operating Support, Project Support, Arts Stabilization, and Education Resource are now available online at artsdel.eGrant.net. The deadline for electronic submission is March 1, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Current grantees have been sent login and password information. New applicants should contact the Division of the Arts to determine eligibility for funding. Details on grants…

ContentDelaware Features the Arts

More than three dozen Delaware arts organizations are now featured in videos on Content Delaware. Clips include interviews with organization directors, featured programs, and organizational highlights. For a listing…

DE State of the Arts Podcasts 
 

January 28, 2012
An interview with Kate Ransom and Larry Stomberg from the Serafin String Quartet, on their series at World Café Live at the Queen.

January 21, 2012
An interview with Jennifer Boland from the Art Educators Association of Delaware.

January 14, 2012
An interview with Kristin Pleasanton and Rebecca Moore discussing the State of Delaware's National Arts Program Exhibition.

These podcasts (see archives) are provided as a service through a partnership between the Division of the Arts and 1450 WILM News Radio and 1410 WDOV.

Promoting the Arts in Delaware
 

Content Delaware
Telling the stories of people
and places in Delaware.

Delaware Arts Alliance
Advocating for arts and
culture throughout the state.

InWilmington
Promoting Wilmington
as a cultural destination.