Delaware Division of the Arts

Department of State: Division of the Arts

Bringing the Arts to Life


In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Below are a few resources that may be of help to you, if you are a Delaware artist or nonprofit arts organization that suffered damage related to Hurricane Sandy. Information for federal assistance: www.fema.gov: Federal Emergency Management Agency 800-621-3362 (FEMA) 800-462-7585 (TDD) www.disasterassistance.gov FEMA is the federal agency in charge of coordinating all federal disaster relief efforts. Organizations that have suffered losses due to a disaster must register with FEMA if they seek federal assistance. Further, nonprofit organizations that own or operate their own facilities, which have been damaged as a result of a disaster, should contact FEMA to see if they qualify for aid with re-building. www.fema.gov/region-iii-dc-de-md-pa-va-wv is the place to go to find out more about the Regional FEMA office that is responsible for Delaware. As part of their field operations, each region has a Volunteer Association Liaison (VAL), who can provide guidance and facilitate access to important relief/recovery resources. For artists affected by Superstorm Sandy: CERF+ Artists' Relief Exchange Sign up today to receive… our bi-weekly e-newsletter featuring upcoming arts events from the Delaware's arts and cultural calendar on DelawareScene.com Frequently Requested Forms	December in the Mezzanine Gallery Nicholas Serratore December 7, 2012 - January 4, 2013 Reception: December 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Click here for more information. Fellowship Recipients — 2012 Sixteen individual Delaware artists are being recognized in 2012 for the high quality of their artwork in the visual arts and performing arts. Artists were selected from towns throughout the state including Lewes, Dagsboro, Middletown, Newark, and Wilmington. Click here for more on the artists. Have you seen… The Delaware State Employee Virtual Gallery? This Facebook Photo Album represents all the entries in the 2012 National Arts Program Exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery in Wilmington. More than 240 state employee and family members participated! 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…	The Arts Mean Business Nina Ozlu Tunceli from Americans for the Arts addresses an audience of nearly 300 to review the economic impact of the arts in Delaware. Check out the complete video playlist or photos on Flickr from the recent statewide event in Dover, which included Governor Markell and First Lady Carla Markell, and arts philanthropist Tatiana B. Copeland. For more information on the study, visit www.artsdel.org/AEPIV NEA releases funding guidelines for Our Town Grants ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 available to support creative placemaking projects. Our Town will invest in creative and innovative projects in which communities, together with their arts and design organizations and artists, seek to: Improve their quality of life Encourage greater creative activity Foster stronger community identity and a sense of place Revitalize economic development Details: arts.gov/grants/apply/OurTown/
DE State of the Arts Podcasts
December 1, 2012 An interview with Dover artist and writer, Taylor Collins.	November 24, 2012 A rebroadcast interview with Dr. Jeanne Nutter on the documentary, "Edward Loper: African-American Artist."	November 17, 2012 An interview with David Cristy, recipient of the Governor's Volunteer Service Award in the Arts.
These podcasts (see archives) are provided as a service through a partnership between the Division of the Arts and NEWS·TALK 1450 WILM 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.