Creative Economy
On February 4, 2026, arts leaders from throughout Delaware provided public comment at the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) in Legislative Hall, an opportunity for advocates to help influence funding priorities and emphasize the importance of investment in our sector. The meeting starts with a presentation from the Secretary of State, Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez. What is the Joint Finance…
Delaware policymakers are kicking off 2026 with a number of conversations about how to advance our local film industry, such as the annual State of the State address and new developments within the state’s Film Commission. In the Governor’s Recommended Budget, Gov. Meyer proposed up to $10M in State Film Tax Credits to support Delaware’s movie, TV, video game, and esports industry. DAA’s…
Photos retrieved from the Lt. Governor’s Communications Team, uploaded to Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay’s Flickr. On January 8, 2026, Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, alongside the Delaware Arts Alliance, hosted the Creative Economy Convening Celebration! The group convened in the Tatnall Building in Dover, DE and celebrated individual & collective progress in 2025 and kicked off our goals for 2026! Lt.…
On November 12, 2025, arts leaders from throughout Delaware provided public comment at the Office of Management and Budget, a way that advocates can help influence funding priorities and emphasize the importance of investment in our sector. The meeting starts with a presentation from the Secretary of State, Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez. Learn more about Secretary…
Lt. GOVERNOR’S CREATIVE ECONOMY CONVENINGS: ARTS EDUCATION & LOCAL INDUSTRY (NOV. 13) On November 13, Mark Brainard, Jr. led a creative economy convening on behalf of Lt. Governor Kyle Evans-Gay to discuss the passage of SCR109, apprenticeships, and Delaware’s career technical education (CTE) pathways. Guest speakers included Lauren Conrad, Joe Olivere, and Daneisha Allen. Discussion…