2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
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The prestigious Individual Artist Fellowships from the Delaware Division of the Arts recognize artists in a variety of disciplines for their outstanding quality of work and provide monetary awards.
This year 124 artists applied and 17 were awarded fellowships in the following categories - one, Masters; eight, Established; and eight, Emerging. In addition, four artists earned an honorable mention.
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Lloyd Shorter, Wilmington, Music: Solo Recital
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Established Professional
Award ($6,000)
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Dennis Beach, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Sculpture
Jack Clemons, Lewes, Literature: Fiction
Thomas Del Porte, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Painting
Ellen Durkan, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Sculpture
Maribeth Fischer, Lewes, Literature: Creative Nonfiction
David P. Kozinski, Wilmington, Literature: Poetry
Lawrence Stomberg, Wilmington, Music: Solo Recital
Joan Warburton-Phibbs, Wilmington, Dance: Choreography
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Emerging Professional
Award ($3,000)
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Leah Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Visual Arts: Photography
Kevin Bielicki, Newark, Visual Arts: Sculpture
Joyce Chen, Wilmington, Music: Solo Recital
Jen Epler, Wilmington, Literature: Fiction
Gemelle John, Wilmington, Literature: Poetry
Lauren E. Peters, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Painting
Robert Waters, Lewes, Media Arts: Video/Film
Shannon Connor Winward, Newark, Literature: Fiction
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Teresa Clifton, Milford, Literature: Fiction
Charles Guerin, Dover, Visual Arts: Works on Paper
Isai Jess Muñoz, Hockessin, Music: Solo Recital
Terence Roberts, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Photography
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Registration for the
2018 Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition sponsored by the National Arts Program closes January 26!
The exhibition is open from Feb. 26-March 19 at the Delaware State University Art Center/Gallery.
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On December 14, 2017, Senator Chris Coons took to the Senate floor to defend the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which the Trump administration had asked Congress to eliminate. Senator Coons made the argument for why investing in the arts and humanities should be a bi-partisan priority using examples from Delaware.
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Grant Guidelines & Deadlines
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The eGrant system is now open for all Division grant programs with a March 1, 2018 application deadline. This includes the following
grant programs for Delaware-based organizations:
Guidelines and criteria have been revised and streamlined for many programs, so be sure to read through all the materials carefully prior to application. Use the links above for more details on all programs and eligibility. Questions should be directed to the appropriate
Division staff member.
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On the Mezzanine: Upcoming Exhibitions
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The Mezzanine Gallery, open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is located in the
Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington.
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2018 Poetry Out Loud State Finals will be held on Tuesday, February 27 at a new venue, Dover High School!
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Register by Jan. 31 to the National Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference on March 15-17
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2017 Delaware Day Fourth Grade
Competition Award Winners
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Each year, the Department of State and the Office of the Secretary of State host the Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition. Delaware Day celebrates the day, December 7, 1787, when Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution. A total of 35 projects were submitted this year.
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Signer’s Awards:
- George Read Award: Eastside Charter School, Wilmington
- Gunning Bedford, Jr. Award: Gallaher Elementary (Newark) and Keene Elementary (Newark)
- John Dickinson Award: North Dover Elementary (Dover)
- Richard Bassett Award: North Laurel Elementary, Project A (Laurel)
- Jacob Broom Award: Epworth Christian School (Laurel), Christ the Teacher (Newark), Learning Express Academy (Newark), and Wilmington Friends School (Wilmington)
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Artistic Merit Awards:
- Bunker Hill Elementary (Middletown)
- North Dover Elementary (Dover)
- North Laurel Elementary, Project A (Laurel)
- Epworth Christian School (Laurel)
- Gallaher Elementary (Newark)
Artistic Merit Honorable Mention:
- Eastside Charter School (Wilmington)
- Keene Elementary (Newark)
- North Laurel Elementary, Project B (Laurel)
- Shields Elementary, Project A (Lewes)
- Wilmington Friends School (Wilmington)
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Division Seeks Grant Panelists
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The Delaware Division of the Arts engages Delaware citizens to review and make recommendations on grant applications for state funding of the arts. The Division selects panelists based on their knowledge and experience in the arts, in business and nonprofit management, and in their community. To be considered for service, you may nominate yourself or someone else. Nominations are accepted year round; the next panel review meetings take place in early May 2018. Please visit the
Division's website for more information on the grant review process and use this
nomination form to nominate yourself or others.
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Biggs Museum Seeks African American Fine & Craft Artists
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The Biggs Museum is in an exciting new partnership to expand the scale and appeal of Dover, Delaware’s Citywide Black History Celebration in February. We are planning an exhibition of the works of African American fine and craft artists within the greater Dover area (and extended as far as Kent County) during the month of February and in conjunction with wide array of public performances, lectures and celebrations honoring Black History Month. Information for this entire event will be promoted widely through the sponsorship of Delaware State News.
The Biggs seeks artists with a wide variety of experiences and points-of-view to feature within an exhibition on view from February 2-25, 2018. Works that are selected will need to be dropped off at the museum between January 22-28, 2018. A free public reception will be held on February 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
If you're interested in applying, please send photos of your work by January 20 to Ryan Grover, Curator at
rgrover@biggsmuseum.org. See full loan agreement
here.
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This year, the Division will embark on a year-long digital advertising campaign to to increase reach and engagement on DelawareScene.com. Prior to launch, we recommend that organizations, business and individual artists, submit your 2018 events as soon as they are scheduled, and no later than the recommended deadlines below.
Submit now
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Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians
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The Music School invites young musicians through age 18 performing on piano, harp, strings, brass, woodwinds or percussion to enter the annual Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians. A maximum of three winners will be selected to perform with orchestra in concert on Friday, May 11, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at The Music School of Delaware.
Applications and a non-refundable application fee of $20 must be received at the Wilmington Branch by Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 5 p.m. Contestants will be notified of their audition time the week of February 20. View eligibility and guidelines for more information.
Read more
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Art Works: deadline 2/15 and 7/12, for projects that celebrate creativity and cultural heritage, invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values, and enrich humanity. Matching grants generally range from $10,000 to $100,000.
Challenge America: deadline 4/12, for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. Matching grants are for $10,000.
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Creative Writing Fellowships, Poetry: deadline 3/7, the program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable the recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. The program operates on a two-year cycle with fellowships in prose and poetry available in alternating years. These guidelines are for fellowships in poetry.
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ArtsConnect: deadline 3/9, provides funding for mid-Atlantic-based presenters working collaboratively to engage a performing artist or ensemble. The grant is for projects taking place between 7/1/18-6/30/19.
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Special Presenter Initiatives: deadline 3/30, provides funding to small and mid-size presenting organizations in Delaware, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and West Virginia to support engagements with professional touring artists and ensembles from the mid-Atlantic region and outside of the United States. The grant is for projects taking place between 7/1/18-6/30/19.
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Ongoing Division Grant Deadlines
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Artist Residency: rolling deadline, submitted at least 6 weeks prior to start of scheduled residency
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The
Delaware Division of the Arts is an agency of the State of Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. Funding for Division programs is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit
arts.delaware.gov or call
302-577-8278.
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Banner Image: Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, Delaware State University Art Gallery
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