A key challenge highlighted by last year’s launch of the CREATE Plan is that many residents and creatives don’t view Delaware as a cultural destination, often seeking arts experiences elsewhere. But that perception is beginning to shift. In Sussex County, arts organizations and tourism leaders are working together to establish Delaware not only as a…
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The CREATE Plan gave Delaware a roadmap, and the Arts and Culture Caucus is putting it into motion. Formed as a bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators, the caucus has become a forum where policymakers, artists, and advocates work together to strengthen the state’s creative economy. In partnership with the Delaware Arts Alliance, it has already…
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Next Steps to supports Delaware’s Creative Economy Thank you for taking time to get involved with the Delaware Arts Alliance and participate in our collective advocacy efforts, following the Delaware Arts Summit, hosted by the Delaware Division of the Arts on October 27, 2025. 1) Complete the Arts Pathway Survey Take the Survey! The…
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Delaware is showing the nation what it looks like to treat artists as professionals. OperaDelaware’s new salaried artist program provides singers with steady pay, health benefits, and housing support while also engaging them in community programs and organizational leadership. It’s a model that speaks directly to CREATE Plan Recommendation #7, which calls for fair pay…
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When the Creative Economy Advancement and Tourism Expansion (CREATE) Plan launched last year, it called for bold, actionable steps to better support Delaware’s creative economy. Today, we’re already seeing those recommendations take root in a meaningful way. In December 2023, New Castle County passed Ordinance 23-160, creating its first Public Arts Commission, a milestone that…
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