Arts & Culture
We strive to bring the arts and culture of Delaware to all people through a variety of venues and media for the purposes of education, enjoyment and economic development, leveraging relationships with other organizations throughout the state.
Delaware Division of the Arts
The Division of the Arts is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council (DSAC), the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life.
Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture
The Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture shall establish, maintain and develop cultural ties between Italians and Italian-Americans; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural backgrounds of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish or promote Italian language programs in the schools of this State.
Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission
Promote the welfare and interest of all people of African descent who reside in the state of Delaware.
Delaware Hispanic Commission
The Delaware Hispanic Commission was created through Executive Order Number Twenty-Eight by then-Governor Jack Markell to advise the Governor, the Cabinet, members of the General Assembly, and other state policymakers on means to improve the delivery of services to the Hispanic community in Delaware.
The Commission is currently comprised of 18 Governor-appointed members who represent various socioeconomic and geographical areas of Latin America.
Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture
The Delaware Commission on Indian Heritage and Culture is committed to promoting cross-border economic and business development opportunities for any business in Delaware desiring to export their products and services to India, as well as for any businesses in India wishing to expand their footprint into Delaware.
Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture
The Delaware Commission on Irish Heritage and Culture is created to establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between the Irish people and Irish-Americans; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural backgrounds of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved; and help study, establish, or promote programs or events that will provide appropriate awareness of the culture, history, heritage, and language of the Irish people and Irish-Americans.
