Press Releases

Registration Now Open for Graduating Seniors Pursuing Arts Degrees   STATEWIDE, Del. (February 11, 2026) – The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) and the Delaware Arts Alliance (DAA), today announced the second annual “Futures in the Arts” celebration, to be held on Tuesday, May 12, […]

DOVER — With Delaware listed among states with the lowest graded maternal mental health system in the nation, state leaders took a crucial step to further address this crisis passing House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 82 — charging the Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) to map out the First State’s perinatal mental healthcare system. Sponsored by […]

Free public event returns February 19 to the Smyrna Opera House   Statewide, Del. (February 9, 2026) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00pm. Ten student finalists will compete for the opportunity to be named state champion and advance to the National […]

Dover — Governor Matt Meyer last week announced historic investments to ensure every Delaware family has access to affordable, high-quality early programs and services and has empowered the Lt. Governor to lead that change. In both his State of the State Address and FY 2027 Recommended Budget Presentation, Governor Meyer outlined a path forward to […]

27 Delaware artists selected for $184,000 in fellowships following record 246 applications statewide   Statewide, Del. (January 21, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced the 2026 recipients of its Individual Artist Fellowships, recognizing 27 Delaware artists for exceptional artistic quality and awarding $184,000 in individual artist grants. The Division received […]