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Advocacy in Action
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DAA at the Joint Finance Committee Hearings!
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In February, DAA made the case for funding of the arts and arts education in Delaware. The Department of State Hearing was held February 3 at 1:30 pm, which determines state funding for the arts through the Delaware Division of the Arts. Logan Herring, STEAM Program Coordinator and Director of Pegasus ArtsWorks from the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware, spoke about the impact of the arts on our communities in Delaware on behalf of the arts sector. The Department of Education hearing was held February 17. DAA Board Member John Sarro spoke about the impact of arts education on students in creating a strong workforce for Delaware.
DAA Executive Director Guillermina Gonzalez and Logan Herring,
STEAM Program Coordinator and Director of Pegasus ArtsWorks
from the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware, at the JFC Hearing for
the Department of State.
Logan Herring, STEAM Program Coordinator and Director of
Pegasus ArtsWorks from the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware,
presenting testimony on the importance of the arts to Delaware's
economy with DAA Executive Director Guillermina Gonzalez at
the Joint Finance Committee Hearings. |
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DAA Heads to Capitol Hill for National Arts Advocacy Day
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DAA is organizing a Delaware delegation to National Arts Advocacy Day on March 8th to speak with Delaware's legislators about the important impact of the arts on Delaware's economy and cultural life. DAA Members are invited to join and talk to our congressional state leaders about the role of the arts in the First State. Contact Jessica Ball, Operations Specialist at (302) 468-4842 or jball@delawareartsalliance.org to sign up. |
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DAA Institutional Supporter Spotlight
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DAA Institutional Supporter: The Delaware Contemporary
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 The Delaware Contemporary, located on the Riverfront Wilmington, positions itself at the intersection of art, design, and technology. Executive Director John Shipman explains that the name change from The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA) reflects the organization's new mission and vision.
The Delaware Contemporary, Shipman notes, better shows the breadth of what can be explored. "We are more than the visual arts and our galleries. As an institution, we see many opportunities for creative expression not only in art, but also in design and technology. Being The Delaware Contemporary opens that up."
Shipman, formerly the Director at the University of Maryland's Art Gallery, explains that The Delaware Contemporary's programs and exhibitions will have stronger ties to technology and multiple forms of design (fashion, industrial, graphic, and more). This new intersection, he explains, allows The Delaware Contemporary to "open minds in thinking about what is creative."
Looking at 2016, Shipman notes The Delaware Contemporary is building partnerships with local innovators in technology and design. "We strive to help connect business leaders and universities to transform Wilmington into the epitome of innovation."
Additionally The Delaware Contemporary is looking to expand its footprint in Kent and Sussex counties. "The new mission of incorporating design and technology makes that happen as we can be more portable and mobile. As The Delaware Contemporary, we can now serve as a both resource and a vanguard."
Considering the importance of strong arts advocacy in Delaware, Shipman said, "It is vital to communicate the value of what the arts community is doing statewide. Support needs to be there to uphold the arts' contributions to Delaware's culture and economy."
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DAA News
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New Year, New DAA Office!
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DAA has moved to Suite 4 of the Community Services Building. DAA's new office will serve as the hub of arts advocacy in the state during this critical election year.
From 2010 the Alliance was located in the office of the Wilmington Renaissance Corporation (a DAA Institutional Supporter) in the Community Service building. DAA is very grateful to WRC for their support and partnership! Our new address is 100 West 10th Street, Suite 4, Wilmington, DE 19801, (302) 468-4840.
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Meet DAA's New Staff Members
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In December 2015, two new staff members joined DAA. Operations Specialist Jessica Ball and Vaughn Fortier-Shultz, Administrative Assistant.
Jessica Ball holds dual Masters Degree in Historic Preservation and Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Design and has a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Florida International University. Jessica will be responsible for helping coordinate DAA's advocacy activities, manage VoterVoice, and provide assistance to the Board of Directors and members.
Vaughn Fortier-Shultz, an economics student at the University of Delaware, will work on a wide-range of administrative projects for DAA.
Click here for full bios of our staff. |
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New Members Join the DAA Board of Directors
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A new Executive Committee and four new board members were nominated and elected at the DAA 2016 Annual Meeting in January. The 2016 Executive Committee is: Dan Cruce, President; George Watson, Vice President; Deb Hansen, Secretary; and Sue Early, Treasurer. The new board members are:
- Peter A. Harrigan, President of the Board of Coastal Concerts, Inc.
- Krys Johnson, Executive Director of Rehoboth Beach Main Street
- Lindsay Lederman, a registered and board certified art therapist at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
- John Sarro, an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Music Management Studies in the Department of Music at the University of Delaware
Click here for full bios of our Board of Directors. |
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DAA is Now Accepting Stock Donations
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Do you have old stocks you wish to remove from your portfolio? You can donate them to DAA and receive a tax-deduction at the end of the year! This is an easy way to support DAA's arts advocacy efforts and help manage your stock portfolio. For more information contact, Executive Director Guillermina Gonzalez at (302) 468-4840 or ggonzalez@delawareartsalliance.org.
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