New legislation from Senator Russ Huxtable requesting the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) to report recommendations for a potential Delaware Arts and Entertainment/Cultural District Program. What is a Cultural District? Cultural districts are special geographically defined areas, designated or certified by state governments, that utilize cultural resources to encourage economic development and cultivate synergies…
On May 14th, Sen. Lockman and Rep. Shupe, alongside the Delaware Arts Alliance, convened the final Arts & Culture Caucus of 2026. View a recording of the meeting at the link above. Access the meeting materials below: Arts & Culture District Programs by Martin Cohen Agenda Here are some additional opportunities for engagement and advocacy: Reach out…
On March 19, 100+ Delaware artists, educators, advocates, and policymakers convened in Legislative Hall to “March for the Arts”, to celebrate arts education throughout the state and recognize the critical role that the arts play in providing a well-rounded education for Delaware’s youth. Access the event agenda here. Photo Credit to: Delaware Senate & House Democrats Flickr, DDOA’s Izzy Cocuzza, and…
On March 2nd, Sen. Lockman and Rep. Shupe, alongside the Delaware Arts Alliance, convened the first Arts & Culture Caucus of 2026. View a recording of the meeting at the link above. Access the meeting slides below: SCR 109 Report Overview Delaware Division of the Arts Here are some additional opportunities for engagement and advocacy: Please register…
2025 End of Legislative Session Summary Thank you for a successful 2025 Legislative Session, our first since the launch of the CREATE Plan AND first since welcoming a new Gubernatorial Administration, including new agency heads, and new faces in the legislature. With the CREATE Plan in hand, Delawareans had a clear policy vision for addressing…