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…
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On February 28th, 2025, Senator Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman and State Representative Bryan Shupe hosted an Arts & Culture Caucus webinar alongside the Delaware Arts Alliance (DAA). The Arts & Culture Caucus presented Delaware Arts Alliance’s CREATE Plan, actionable recommendations to support the art sector, and future opportunities the panel could participate in to further engagement…
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Read about our 2026 advocacy efforts with the Joint Finance Committee here. On February 13, 2025, arts leaders from throughout Delaware provided public comment at the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) in Legislative Hall, a way that advocates can help influence funding priorities and emphasize the importance of investment in our sector. The meeting starts…
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On January 21st, Matt Meyer was sworn in as the 76th Governor of Delaware. During the Inauguration, Delaware’s Twin Poets shared, “Let’s remain true. Keeping art at the heart of all that we do.” What else do we know about the next administration’s support for the arts? “We’re kind of a hidden gem of…
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Since 2008, the Delaware Arts Alliance has worked together as the statewide arts advocacy organization and unifying voice for the arts in Delaware. To accomplish this, we have relied on our passionate and experienced leadership, especially those who serve on our Board of Directors and Committees, to navigate the DAA and creative economy at-large through:…
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