“I see arts education as connected to jobs, to the economy, to outcomes, and most importantly, to students who sometimes feel the most disconnected from school, who now have ways to connect through pathways in arts education. I’m not just a strong supporter and believer, but I’ve seen it in action.” – Secretary of Education…
From Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez: “We don’t get to progress as a society without supporting our arts, and we cannot do that alone. The government will never not be a part of it… At the end of the day, we are aligned on the mission – we are trying to increase people’s creativity that…
From Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay: “It’s really important at this time to make sure that if you haven’t talked to your legislator about the work that’s being done, about the impact that’s being made, about the opportunity for economic growth here in Delaware by investing back into the arts – it’s time to have…
Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay is hosting bi-monthly ‘Creative Economy Convenings’ to bring together stakeholders to discuss topics related to the creative economy and advance CREATE Plan recommendations, forming a feedback loop between the arts community and leaders in government or other sectors to inform policy, advocacy, programming, and other services. The focus of this…
On March 27, educators, students, and arts leaders throughout Delaware convened for the annual “March for the Arts” in Dover, DE. This event celebrates arts education throughout the state and recognizes the critical role that the arts play in providing a well-rounded education for Delaware’s youth. This year, advocates also emphasized the importance of arts…