Events Calendar

"Pours: Feelings of an Almost Human Nature," an exhibition of works on paper by Kim Klabe, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery.

Stepping Out to Step In began with the debut of The Delaware Contemporary's public art initiative on June 5th, featuring three monumental outdoor banners by Theresa Chromati.

The holiday season comes to life as you drive your car through the Winter in Wilmington Light Show on Wilmington’s Riverfront. Thousands of lights make up this dazzling show. 

For the past 150 years, Americans have been fascinated by the medieval past. Drawing from the work of contemporary illustrators Tony DiTerlizzi, Leo and Diane Dillon, and Ian Schoenherr, as well as historical works from the Museum’s Howard Pyle collection, this exhibition takes a look at the fantasy medieval realms of some of our beloved young adult reads. From magical creatures, castle complexes, and images of knighthood, prepare to be transported into re-imaginations of the medieval world that reflect contemporary America’s changing understanding of gender equality, cultural identity, disability, and difference.

A celebration of beauty, Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection features more than 60 objects, spanning over 30 years of Tiffany’s prolific career. The exhibition showcases Tiffany’s innovative work in leaded and blown glass, including stellar examples of his famous windows, lamps, and vases. 

First Fridays of the month. This noon-time lunch series on the first Friday of every month pairs an engaging 30-minute discussion about a work of art.

This noon-time lunch series on the first Friday of every month pairs an engaging 30-minute discussion about a work of art with a delicious lunch in the Thronson Café. (Café lunch voucher included in price).

Annual Holiday Craft Show

Friday, December 4, 2020
as part of our First Friday Programming

4 - 8 PM | FREE | Cash bar & hot beverages

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW 

Our annual Contemporary Craft Show will look a little different this year, but will still be a safe and festive holiday shopping experience! We are looking for vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, all mediums considered. In order to keep COVID-19 measures in place, and due to a Lobby Installation, the 2020 Holiday Craft Show will not take place in our Lobby. Instead, vendors will be set up in tents outside on our terrace or inside our auditorium. All social distancing guidelines will be followed at this event, and tables will be spread out to avoid crowding.

TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS will not take place this year.

That's not all!

This December First Friday also features:

FARTHEST FROM THE ORDINARY, Friends Juried Exhibition
- 7 PM | Gallery Talk with Juror Rick Hidalgo

Studio artist exhibition by Daniel Jackson and Scott McClurg

Live music by Ed Dwornik

During the first Friday of each month, the free, self-guided public event brings together art lovers and the community to the ever-evolving downtown and greater Wilmington areas. Art galleries, studios, museums, and alternative art spaces offer an opportunity to meet featured artists while enjoying refreshments and periodic entertainment...