2026 Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition

2026

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Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University The Delaware Division of the Arts has partnered with the Arts Center/Gallery since 2012 to present the Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition sponsored by the National Arts Program. The Arts Center/Gallery (ACG) is an arts and culture educational resource that brings to the University community and the community at large a variety of events that promote excellence in the arts and humanities. Through exhibitions, performances, and related programs (Art Works for All, Scholastics Art and Writing Awards, National Arts Program, and Congressional Awards), activities and accomplishments, the ACG promotes its role as a cultural resource for students and the DSU community. The ACG cultivates relationships with arts and education organizations throughout the state while prioritizing accessible programming to underserved populations.

The mission of the ACG is to provide educational experiences that bring new ideas and art forms to various audiences; broaden the interpretation of our multicultural heritage; and promote access to the arts for all audiences.

Pictured: Jennifer Gunther, Director of the Arts Center/Gallery and Kristin Pleasanton, Deputy Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts

15th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University February 23 – March 20, 2026 Sponsored by

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Governor’s Message It is my honor to welcome you to the 15th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition - a celebration that reminds all of us why Delaware's public workforce is truly extraordinary.

Every day, state employees work tirelessly to maintain public spaces, support families, protect public health, and keep essential services moving across our state. This exhibition offers a different kind of window into that workforce — one that reveals the creativity, imagination, and personal stories that exist in every agency and department across Delaware.

Creativity is at the heart of innovation, and Delaware state employees embody that every day - whether through problemsolving, collaboration, or finding new ways to serve the people of our state. The arts strengthen that spirit. Engaging in creative work enhances problem-solving, builds connection, and fosters an environment where innovation can flourish. The talent on display in this exhibition is a testament to the whole people who make up our public workforce - people with passions and perspectives that extend far beyond the workplace.

This year, I was proud to introduce three Governor's Choice Awards, one from each of Delaware's counties, to honor outstanding works that reflect the remarkable talent found in every corner of our state. These awards are my way of personally recognizing the creativity that exists across all of Delaware, and of ensuring that no part of our state goes uncelebrated.

To every artist and family member who submitted work for this exhibition - thank you for sharing your creativity and your stories with your colleagues and your community. To all who came to view the gallery, I am grateful for your support of Delaware's public servants and the arts.

Delaware is stronger because of the dedicated, talented, and creative people who serve it. This exhibition celebrates exactly that.

Governor Matt Meyer State of Delaware

Director’s Message On behalf of the Delaware Division of the Arts and the Delaware State Arts Council, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 15th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition. To the 220 artists and family members who submitted work this year - congratulations! Your willingness to share your creativity with your colleagues and your community is what makes this exhibition such a meaningful tradition.

Creativity is not separate from public service - it strengthens it. The imagination, perspective, and discipline on display throughout this gallery are the same qualities that help state employees solve problems, serve the public, and find new ways to make Delaware better. This exhibition is a powerful reminder that the arts thrive within our state agencies, and that the people who serve Delaware bring remarkable depth and talent to everything they do.

Reaching a 15th anniversary is a milestone worth pausing to appreciate and it would not have been possible without the dedication of Deputy Director Kristin Pleasanton, who has helmed this project since its very beginning. For fifteen years, Kristin has worked to build a welcoming, community-centered exhibition that honors artists at every skill level, from youth entries to professional-level work. Her vision, care, and commitment are woven into every aspect of what this exhibition has become, and we are deeply grateful for her leadership.

Whether you are a seasoned artist or someone who picked up a brush for the first time this year, your participation matters.

The act of creating, and of sharing that creation, enriches our workplaces, our communities, and each other. I encourage you to keep pushing your creative boundaries and to continue bringing your full selves to both your art and your work.

Thank you to all who submitted, to everyone who came to celebrate, and to the many partners who help make this exhibition possible year after year. We look forward to the next fifteen years.

Jessica Ball Director, Delaware Division of the Arts

J. Mack Wathen Chair, Delaware State Arts Council

Awards Thomas DelPorte Academia Charter School, Wilmington Ineffabilis Colloquium Best of Show

Ethan Egloff Appoquinimink School District, Middletown Heisenberg Arts Education Award

Governor’s Choice New Castle: Tom Livingstone – Big Monster, Department of Justice, Newark Kent: Nancy Wheeler – Springtime Splendor, Adult Education Resources, Smyrna Sussex: Kristen Corbi – Overwhelmed, Cape Henlopen School District, Harbeson

Professional First Place ($350): Rick Burrow – Vacuum Row, Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences, Dover Second Place ($250): Kiley Chafin – Time's Delusion, Delaware Tech Stanton Campus, Dover Third Place ($150): Amy Bandy – Amber Horizons, Indian River School District, Milton Honorable Mention: Grume Abraham – Alkebulan (Mother of Mankind), Department of Transportation, Newark Honorable Mention: Derek Carlson – Sparrow, Department of Transportation, Dover Honorable Mention: Ainsley Fischer – Seafoam and Pearls, Christina School District, Newark Honorable Mention: Cindy Morris – The World of Her Own, Red Clay School District, Hockessin Honorable Mention: Chad Cortez Everett – May the Jawn Be With You, Red Clay School District, Landenberg

Intermediate First Place ($350): Logan Farro – Drinks With Old Friends, Department of Child Support Services, Farmington Second Place ($250): Cassie Hilliard – Soha ne felejtsd el! (Never Forget!), Caesar Rodney School District, Magnolia Third Place ($150): Kristina Levering – Private Storm, Caesar Rodney School District, Dover Honorable Mention: Q Hernandez – No Matter Where You Go, There You Are, Division of Legislative Services, Dover Honorable Mention: Elyse Crowe-McGuinness – A Study of the Hand, Academia Charter School, New Castle Honorable Mention: Emma Denneny – Path, Appoquinimink School District, Middletown

Amateur First Place ($350): Akeana Boyd-Douglas – Jewel Tones Luminary, Delaware State Police, Townsend Second Place ($250): Paul Solano – Moose at Mount Denali, Department of Agriculture, Lewes Third Place ($150): Adrienne Livingstone – Fortitude, Department of Justice, Newark Honorable Mention: Cynthia Westhoff – A Taste of Spring, Appoquinimink School District, Smyrna Honorable Mention: McKenzie Lavoie – Dread Within Beauty, Justice of the Peace Court, Bear Honorable Mention: Ben Ables – Molly's Rise & Shine, Indian River School District, Georgetown

Teen (13-18 years) First Place ($150): Leah Cooper – Sweet Comfort, Department of Finance, Milford Second Place ($100): Julie Pent – Outskirts of Paris, Lake Forest School District, Camden Third Place ($50): Elly Wendel – Stitches, Red Clay School District, Wilmington Honorable Mention: Bella Burgett – Paintings With Ranger, Lake Forest School District, Magnolia Honorable Mention: Evie Sierra – Flutter, Smyrna School District, Clayton Honorable Mention: Kayla McClure – Ozempig, Department of Corrections, Smyrna

Youth (12 years and under) First Place ($150): Tom Livingstone – Big Monster, Department of Justice, Newark Second Place ($100): Zoey Cooper – Chickie, Red Clay Early Intervention Program, Newark Third Place ($50): Mia Truscott – The Dolphin, Department of State, Springfield Honorable Mention: Noelle Rambo – The Hammerhead Shark of the Blue Sea, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Harrington Honorable Mention: Emily Dallas – Elephant Dish, Delaware Military Academy, Newark Honorable Mention: Mary-Jeanne Fennemore – Eyes, Department of Corrections, Middletown Honorable Mention: Stephen Douglas III – Oak & Black Walnut Pencil Holder, Delaware State Police, Townsend Honorable Mention: Mariano Barrios – Patterned Landscape, Appoquinimink School District, Townsend

Special Awards Portrait: Taylor Gordon – TBABW (To Be a Black Woman), Smyrna School District, New Castle Animal: Trudi Costa – Intensity, Caesar Rodney School District, Dover Landscape: Cyndi Holbrook – January 2026, Red Clay School District, North East Group Scene: Sharif Sadiq – En Plein Air, Department of State Housing Authority Fantasy: Sarah Pohlman – Sent From a Tin Can and a Tangled Piece of String, Red Clay School District, Hockessin America 250th Award: John Guthrie – Eagle Dance, Department of Transportation, Dover

Participating Departments Department of Agriculture Department of Correction Department of Education Department of Finance Department of Health and Social Services Department of Insurance Department of Justice Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Department of Safety and Homeland Security Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families Department of State Department of Technology and Information Department of Transportation General Assembly Office of Defense Services Office of Management and Budget State Courts State Housing Authority University of Delaware Delaware State University Delaware Technical and Community College

Participants Ben Ables Grume Abraham Fistum Abraham Epie Alobwede Ana Maria Antonio Taurai Augustin Tobias Austin Katie Badner Rose Badner Asata Bamba Amy Bandy Mason Bandy Mariano Barrios Kerri Batrowny Chevonne Baylor Samantha Beck Amy Beitzel Andrew Bell Ellen Benitez Lexi Blocksom AnneMarie Bobon Mackenzie Bogetti Akeana Boyd-Douglas Ellie Boynton Harry Brake Cora Brinson Sophia Brouillette Bella Burgett Ray’Leah Burke Rick Burrow Derek Carlson Judy Caruso Lia Ceja Kiley Chafin Amy Chu George Class-Peters Archana Coimbatore Sivagurunathan Rajah Collick Khalef Collins Amanda Colton Michael Conlan Leah Cooper Zoey Cooper Kristen Corbi

Kimberly Corbi Trudi Costa Lori Crawford Hayley "Mickey"Crowe-McGinniss Elyse Crowe-McGinniss Anna DaCunha Emily Dallas Ryan Dallas Jes Davis Toniann DeGregory Thomas Del Porte Sarah Delcollo Emma Denneny Kathleen Denny Shari Dierkes Elizabeth Dierkes Donald Doheny Susanna Dooley Cayleigh Dotson Sienna Douglas Stephen Douglas III Ryan Douglass Kevin Dunn Samantha Dunn Valerie Edge Ethan Egloff Marciana Esteves Chad Cortez Everett Kelly Ewing Logan Farro Mary-Jeanne Fennemore Bailey Fields Olivia Figueroa Ainsley Fischer Melissa Fitzgerald Karen Fitzpatrick Tamika Fletcher Rigoberto Flores-Suaza Christopher Foster Valerie Francois Rebecca Frankum Delvin Fulton Amanda Gaglione Savannah Gerdes Kylee Gill

Ryleigh Giroso Geraldo Gonzalez Tracy Goodbred Taylor Gordon Grace Guillebeau John Guthrie Sabrina Hairston Sakai Harris Abby Hastings Sandra Henning Brooklyn Henry Q Hernandez Camilla Hill Adeline Hill Cassie Hilliard Tessa Hoffecker Cyndi Holbrook Maxwell Hubert Stephanie Hudnell Sakreea Jackson Lester James Ashley Jensen Joshua Jensen Cassandra Jervey Megan Jolly Vivian Jones Deanna Joynes Jacob Kaminski Howard Kimmel Angel King Brady Lamers McKenzie Lavoie Hyo Lee Karen D. Letonoff Kristina Levering Lucy Li Hongwei Liu Tom Livingstone Adrienne Livingstone Tara Lohman Wanda Lopez Samantha Marshall Bertha Martinez Ramirez Dorothy May Kayla Mcclure

Betsy McDorman SyNajah McIvor Karen McLellan Melaina Mendoza Nataleigh Moore John Morgan Cindy Morris Bradley Mozeik Camryn Murani Nolan Murani Giovanna Musemici Nancy Nepa Cooper Lindsey Ostafy Alexandra Overgaard Jenna Palecko Schuck SoYoung Park-Bovee Suguna Patibanda Julie Pent Garrett Peters Jessica Pigeon Sarah Pohlman Kiaira Porter Pailyn Potter Jayda Powell Arizona Prinkey Jenesis Prioleau Arabella Raffa Sabrina Rambo Noelle Rambo Nena Rapposelli Melissa Reamer Megan Reynolds Alexandria Ricketts Markeida Robinson Gilberto Rodriguez Teresa Rodriguez Margo Roof Barbara Roof Kelly Ruse Courtney Rush Sharif Sadiq Sidney Saracco Christopher Saxton Jr. Emma Sherkey Evie Sierra

Rick Slocum Naomi Smith Kylie Smith Annette Smith Brandi Snyder Paul Solano Madeline Spinelli Erynn Taylor Sasha Taylor Nikki Testa thÄ GrÄnd DÖn Öf Ärt Nicholas Thomas Ciera Thomas Mia Truscott Ella Trzcinski Sharon Ungerer Christopher Vasil Drichia Visser Reilly Walker Daphney Walker Vanessa Walker-Milbourne Stacia Washington Christina Weiss Mercy Weiss Shanna Weiss Emily Weiss Elly Wendel Cynthia Westhoff Nancy Wheeler Maggie Wieber Stephon Wiggins Darryl Wiggins Kate Wilkinson Wendy Workman Haley Yeich Adaline Yeich Alyssa Zacco Jenine Zalloum Shang Zhou Mary Beth Zorger Ethan Zorger

Ben Ables Molly's Rise & Shine Photography (black-and-white, color) 12" x 14" Amateur $50

Grume Abraham Alkebulan (Mother of Mankind) Painting (oils, acrylics) 24" x 30" Professional $350

Fistum Abraham Don’t Worry Painting (oils, acrylics) 30" x 40" Professional $500

Epie Alobwede The Good Shepherd Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 40" x 24" Intermediate $210

Ana Maria Antonio Summer Wings Painting (oils, acrylics) 6" x 8.5" Amateur $50

Taurai Augustin Dream Green Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Intermediate $250

Tobias Austin Blissful Retreat Painting (oils, acrylics) 40" x 40" Intermediate $700

Katie Badner The Cardinal Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8.5" x 11" Youth

Rose Badner Distraction Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 18" x 24" Intermediate

Asata Bamba Light Wears a Body Painting (oils, acrylics) 12" x 24" Professional $250

Amy Bandy Amber Horizons Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 43" x 24" Professional $2,800

Mason Bandy Starry Christmas Tree Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Youth $86

Mariano Barrios Patterned Landscape Painting (oils, acrylics) 18" x 12" Youth

Kerri Batrowny Snowy Stairs Photography (black-and-white, color) 8" x 10" Intermediate $45

Chevonne Baylor Smyrna's Woodland Beach - Peace at Sunset Painting (oils, acrylics) 18" x 14" Intermediate

Samantha Beck Sparky Photography (black-and-white, color) 14" x 11" Teen

Amy Beitzel Scarlett Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 18" x 24" Professional

Andrew Bell Untitled Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8.5" x 11" Amateur

Ellen Benitez Santorini Sunset Painting (oils, acrylics) 12" x 24" Intermediate

Lexi Blocksom I See You Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 16" x 20" Intermediate

Anne Marie Bobon Tender Truce Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 12" Professional

Mackenzie Bogetti Midnight Visitor Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 16" x 12" Teen

Akeana Boyd-Douglas Jewel Tones Luminary Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 55" x 34" Amateur

Ellie Boynton Trashcan Trouble Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Youth

Harry Brake Mini Me Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Intermediate $50

Cora Brinson What Do You See? Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 14" x 12" Teen

Sophia Brouillette Beyond the Facade Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 9" Teen

Bella Burgett Paintings with Ranger Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 28.5" x 4" Teen

Ray’Leah Burke Moses and the Red Sea Painting (oils, acrylics) 12" x 16" Amateur

Rick Burrow Vacuum Row Painting (oils, acrylics) 30" x 40" Professional $1,250

Derek Carlson Sparrow Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 16" Professional

Judy Caruso James Earl Jones Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 18" x 18" Amateur

Lia Ceja 011-Eleven Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 10" x 7.5" Youth

Kiley Chafin Time’s Delusion Painting (oils, acrylics) 24" x 36“ Professional

Amy Chu Courage on the Steps Photography (black-and-white, color) 20" x 16" Amateur $200

George Class-Peters Rays of Hope Photography (black-and-white, color) 8" x 10" Amateur $50

Archana Coimbatore Sivagurunathan Butterfly Mandala Art Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Intermediate

Rajah Collick Forest Moon Painting (oils, acrylics) 18" x 18" Youth $35

Khalef Collins Provision Painting (oils, acrylics) 14" x 11" Intermediate $350

Amanda Colton Jojo Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 10" Intermediate

Michael Conlan Threshold #9 Painting (oils, acrylics) 36" x 24" Intermediate $300

Leah Cooper Sweet Comfort Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 10" Teen

Zoey Cooper Chickie Mixed Media 12" x 15" Youth

Kristen Corbi Overwhelmed Painting (oils, acrylics) 22" x 28" Intermediate $575

Kimberly Corbi Delaware Blue Claws V2 Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 6" x 8" Amateur

Trudi Costa Intensity Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 10" x 12" Professional

Lori Crawford A Hilo Bay Cooled and Solarized Mixed Media 16" x 18" Professional $350

Elyse Crowe-McGinniss A Study of the Hand Sculpture 9.5" x 7" Intermediate

Hayley "Mickey" Crowe-McGinniss Happy Little Home Mixed Media 16" x 12" Intermediate

Anna DaCunha Patriotic Wood Burning Craft 9.5" x 8" Amateur $50

Emily Dallas Elephant Dish Sculpture 5" x 5" Youth

Ryan Dallas Flower Petals Sculpture 5" x 5" Teen

Jes Davis Kin la Belle Painting (oils, acrylics) 36" x 24" Professional

ToniAnn DeGregory Fenwick Island Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Intermediate

Thomas Del Porte Ineffabilis Colloquium Painting (oils, acrylics) 40" x 30" Professional $9800

Sarah Delcollo Bring Me Back to a Dream Painting (oils, acrylics) 11" x 12" x 14" Intermediate

Emma Denneny Path Craft 9" x 9" x 6" Intermediate

Kathleen Denny Fort Delaware at Dusk Photography (black-and-white, color) 14" x 11" Amateur

Shari Dierkes Paused Painting (oils, acrylics) 17" x 22" Professional $500

Elizabeth Dierkes Game Over Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Teen $250

Donald Doheny The New Gown Painting (oils, acrylics) 20" x 48" Professional $2,400

Susanna Dooley There She Is Painting (oils, acrylics) 30" x 15" Professional

Cayleigh Dotson Severus Snape - Fanart Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 11" x 14" Amateur $20

Sienna Douglas Meteor Shower Painting (oils, acrylics) 12" x 9" Teen

Ryan Douglass Evening Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 11" x 17" Professional $25

Stephen Douglas III Oak & Black Walnut Pencil Holder Craft 6" x 3" x 3" Youth

Kevin Dunn Reflected Tranquility Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Intermediate $150

Samantha Dunn Stranger in the Night Painting (oils, acrylics) 11" x 14" Teen

Valerie Edge Dark Journal Mixed Media 6" x 9" x 4.5" Intermediate

Ethan Egloff Heisenberg Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 10" Teen

Marciana Esteves Cute as a Button Mixed Media 8" x 10" Professional

Chad Cortez Everett May the Jawn Be with You Painting (oils, acrylics) 20" x 30" Professional

Kelly Ewing The Carrot Debutante Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 10" Intermediate $100

Logan Farro Drinks with Old Friends Painting (oils, acrylics) 36" x 36" Intermediate

Mary-Jeanne Fennemore Eyes Painting (oils, acrylics) 12" x 4" Youth

Bailey Fields Video Killed the Radio Star Mixed Media 11" x 14" Teen

Olivia Figueroa Jewel of the Jungle Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 8" Intermediate $25

Ainsley Fischer Seafoam and Pearls Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) Various Professional

Melissa Fitzgerald A Cozy Spot Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 10" Professional $150

Karen Fitzpatrick Untitled Mixed Media 16" x 12" Professional $90

Tamika Fletcher Flowing Into Gold Painting (oils, acrylics) 32" x 20" Amateur $250

Rigoberto Flores-Suaza Luminescence Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8.5" x 11" Intermediate

Christopher Foster Family Painting (oils, acrylics) 24" x 20" Intermediate

Valerie Francois Paddle Boarding at the Fishing Pier Photography (black-and-white, color) 8" x 10" Amateur $150

Rebecca Frankum Dream Smoke Painting (oils, acrylics) 7" x 7" Professional $175

Delvin Fulton Housewares for Sale Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Intermediate $60

Amanda Gaglione Perfect Day in Paris Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Amateur $100

Savannah Gerdes I See Who You Really Are Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 34" x 34" Intermediate

Kylee Gill Beckett and Broken Glass Mixed Media 9.5" x 11.5" Teen

Ryleigh Giroso In an Elephant's Eye Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8.5" x 11" Teen $50

Geraldo Gonzalez Self Portrait as Boxer in Red, White, and Blue Painting (oils, acrylics) 30" x 40" Professional $500

Tracy Goodbred She Sells...

Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Amateur

Taylor Gordon TBABW (To Be a Black Woman) Painting (oils, acrylics) 36" x 24" Professional

Grace Guillebeau Dr. D Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 16" Professional

John Guthrie Eagle Dance Painting (oils, acrylics) 24" x 36" Intermediate

Sabrina Hairston Under the Canopy Mixed Media 8" x 10" Intermediate $50

Sakai Harris Dinogorgon Sculpture 7" x 2" x 3" Youth $5

Abby Hastings Chicken of the Woods Sculpture 8.5" x 8.5" x 10" Intermediate

Sandra Henning The Cost of Breathing Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 24" Intermediate

Brooklyn Henry Luna Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 10" Youth

Q Hernandez No Matter Where You Go There You Are Painting (oils, acrylics) 24" x 24" Intermediate $350

Camilla Hill Wally Tribute Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 16" x 20" Professional $200

Adeline Hill Mount Wally Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 16" Youth

Cassie Hilliard Soha ne Felejtsd El! (Never Forget!)

Photography (black-and-white, color) 18" x 24" Intermediate

Tessa Hoffecker Fish vs. Shark Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 11" x 14" Teen

Cyndi Holbrook January 2026 Painting (oils, acrylics) 9" x 12" Amateur

Maxwell Hubert Snowy Contemplations Mixed Media 20" x 16" Amateur

Stephanie Hudnell Jennie and Lisa Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 9" Intermediate

Sakreea Jackson Luna Painting (oils, acrylics) 30" x 40" Professional

Lester James The Leaf Photography (black-and-white, color) 24" x 36" Professional $350

Ashley Jensen Orion Nebula in the Hubble Palette Photography (black-and-white, color) 16" x 20" Amateur $75

Joshua Jensen Whispers of Wonder: A Night Where Dreams Ignite the Sky Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Amateur $50

Cassandra Jervey All Pets Go to Heaven Painting (oils, acrylics) 28" x 34" Intermediate $250

Megan Jolly I Saw It First!

Photography (black-and-white, color) 20" x 24" Professional

Vivian Jones Season of Spring Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8.5" x 11" Youth

Deanna Joynes Mini Art Studio Sculpture 6" x 6" x 7" Professional $125

Jacob Kaminski Danny DeVito Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 16" x 16" Teen

Howard Kimmel Reflection Photography (black-and-white, color) 8" x 10" Amateur $25

Angel King Virtual Pain Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 14" x 11" Intermediate $200

Brady Lamers Where the Day Lets Go Photography (black-and-white, color) 12" x 9" Amateur $65

McKenzie Lavoie Dread Within Beauty Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 16" x 20" Amateur $250

Hyo Lee My Soulmate Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 24" x 24" Intermediate

Karen D. Letonoff Three Little Birds Painting (oils, acrylics) 17" x 13" Professional $325

Kristina Levering Private Storm Photography (black-and-white, color) 16" x 20" Intermediate

Lucy Li First Snowy Day Photography (black-and-white, color) 8" x 10" Amateur $250

Hongwei Liu Golden Hall of the Musikverein, Vienna Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 11" x 6" Professional $99

Tom Livingstone Big Monster Painting (oils, acrylics) 24" x 18" Youth

Adrienne Livingstone Fortitude Painting (oils, acrylics) 30" x 40" Amateur

Tara Lohman Darkness Refracted Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20“ Amateur $100

Wanda Lopez Guardian of Peace Painting (oils, acrylics) 6" x 6" Professional $250

Samantha Marshall Deep Sea Disco Painting (oils, acrylics) 20" x 20" Professional $250

Bertha Martinez Ramirez Peek-a-boo Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Amateur

Dorothy May Holding Myself Together Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 16" x 14" Intermediate

Kayla Mcclure Ozempig Sculpture 8" x 5" x 4" Teen

Betsy McDorman A Quiet Walk in the Snow Photography (black-and-white, color) 16" x 12" Intermediate

SyNajah McIvor June Painting (oils, acrylics) 10" x 10" Amateur

Karen McLellan The Water's Edge Photography (black-and-white, color) 16" x 20" Amateur $125

Melaina Mendoza Meet Cal, the Calico Pennant Dragonfly!

Mixed Media 14" x 12" x 8" Youth

Nataleigh Moore Smoked in Space Painting (oils, acrylics) 12" x 16" Intermediate

John Morgan Summer Flowers Photography (black-and-white, color) 5" x 8" Intermediate

Cindy Morris The World Of Her Own Painting (oils, acrylics) 21" x 16" Professional $100

Bradley Mozeik Media Vita in Morte Sumus (Halloween Birdhouse) Mixed Media 12" x 12" x 15" Amateur

Camryn Murani Brinley Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 5" x 7" Youth

Nolan Murani Untitled Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 10" Youth

Giovanna Musemici Skull Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 15" Amateur

Nancy Nepa Cooper Red Flowers Painting (oils, acrylics) 23" x 19" Amateur

Lindsey Ostafy PSA Sculpture 12" x 14" x 2" Professional

Alexandra Overgaard Black Bird Sitting in the Dead of Night Painting (oils, acrylics) 11" x 14" Professional

Suguna Patibanda Radha and Krishna Painting (oils, acrylics) 10" x 12" Intermediate

Jenna Palecko Schuck Sunset on the Bo Photography (black-and-white, color) 16" x 20" Professional $245

So Young Park-Bovee The Travelers Painting (oils, acrylics) 30" x 40" Professional

Julie Pent Outskirts of Paris Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 20.5" x 17.5" Teen

Garrett Peters RMS Titanic’s Bow Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 10" Youth

Jessica Pigeon St. Georges and the Dragon Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20" Intermediate

Sarah Pohlman Sent From a Tin Can and a Tangled Piece of String Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 20" x 20" Professional $650

Kiaira Porter Acrylic Painting Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20" Teen

Pailyn Potter Winter Sunset Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 11" Youth

Jayda Powell Eyes Never Lie Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 11" Teen $25

Arizona Prinkey Crowninshield Garden Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Intermediate

Jenesis Prioleau Petals of Perception Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 22" x 18" Intermediate

Arabella Raffa Love That Outlives Us Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Teen $45

Sabrina Rambo Reflections Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 20" x 22" Teen

Noelle Rambo The Hammerhead Shark of the Blue Sea Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 8" Youth

Nena Rapposelli Portrait of a Working Man Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20" Intermediate

Melissa Reamer Alley Mill Farm Painting (oils, acrylics) 26" x 22" Amateur $100

Megan Reynolds Alzheimer's: Body vs. Soul Photography (black-and-white, color) 22" x 18" Amateur

Alexandria Ricketts Fish Tales Painting (oils, acrylics) 12" x 12" Teen

Markeida Robinson Inner Self Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20" Amateur

Gilberto Rodriguez The Roofer Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20" Intermediate $1,500

Teresa Rodriguez Beale Street Cafe Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20" Professional $900

Margo Roof American Flag Mixed Media 24" x 20" Amateur

Barbara Roof GreenStar Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Youth

Kelly Ruse Cognitive Dissonance Painting (oils, acrylics) 20" x 16" Professional

Courtney Rush The Empress Mixed Media 20" x 16" Intermediate

Sharif Sadiq En Plein Air Painting (oils, acrylics) 24" x 30" Professional

Sidney Saracco Peace in the Golden Hour Painting (oils, acrylics) 14" x 11" Intermediate

Christopher Saxton Jr. RedFord Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 6" x 2" x 4" Youth

Emma Sherkey Tidal Pool Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Teen $35

Evie Sierra Flutter Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 19" x 19" Teen

Rick Slocum Flautist Painting (oils, acrylics) 20" x 16" Intermediate

Annette Smith Snow Tree Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 6" x 6" x 12" Intermediate

Kylie Smith Bare Bones Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 27" x 33" Teen

Naomi Smith Jig Painting (oils, acrylics) 18" x 24" Intermediate

Brandi Snyder Sliver Lake Mallard Photography (black-and-white, color) 13.5" x 11.5" Amateur $125

Paul Solano Moose at Mount Denaii Painting (oils, acrylics) 36" x 24" Amateur

Madeline Spinelli Arctic Beauty Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 18" Youth

Erynn Taylor Picture Day Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 18" x 24" Amateur

Sasha Taylor Sunny Day Painting (oils, acrylics) 35.5" x 35.5" Professional $500

Nikki Testa Growth Painting (oils, acrylics) 14" x 11" Amateur

thÄ GrÄnd DÖn Öf Ärt And then she said… SINK! Painting (oils, acrylics) 18" x 24" Professional $350

Nicholas Thomas Morioh's Finest Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 10" x 14" Teen

Ciera Thomas Sunflower Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8" x 11" Youth

Mia Truscott The Dolphin Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 16" x 8.5" Youth

Ella Trzcinski Takis Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 4" x 5" Youth

Sharon Ungerer Mid-Atlantic Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20" Intermediate

Christopher Vasil Artisinal Coffee Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 11" x 14" Intermediate $300

Drichia Visser After the Harvest Painting (oils, acrylics) 20" x 24" Intermediate

Daphney Walker The Black Swan Photography (black-and-white, color) 16" x 20" Amateur $500

Reilly Walker Pot Bellied Basket Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 12" x 12" x 12" Amateur $150

Vanessa Walker-Milbourne Bea (Inspired by Betty Bop) Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 9" x 12" Teen

Stacia Washington Stories Color Our World Mixed Media 35" x 27"x 29" Intermediate

Christina Weiss Leila Painting (oils, acrylics) 14" x 12" Amateur

Mercy Weiss Dream Gary Painting (oils, acrylics) 8" x 10" Amateur

Shanna Weiss Liberty Painting (oils, acrylics) 20" x 2" x 16" Professional $200

Emily Weiss Bear E Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 9" Amateur

Elly Wendel Stitches Mixed Media 12" x 6" Teen $75

Cynthia Westhoff A Taste of Spring Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 5" x 4" x 3" Amateur

Nancy Wheeler Springtime Splendor Painting (oils, acrylics) 20" x 16" Professional

Maggie Wieber FFA Emblem Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 8.5" x 11" Teen

Darryl Wiggins Blue Flowers Painting Painting (oils, acrylics) 16" x 20" Intermediate

Stephon Wiggins Woman Drawn Portrait Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 12" x 17" Intermediate

Adaline Yeich Thinking Pink Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 7" x 2" x 7" Youth

Kate Wilkinson Crocheted Scarf Craft (ceramics, glasswork, woodcarving, fiber, jewelry) 24" x 24" x 3" Amateur $250

Haley Yeich Australian Pied Cormorant Photography (black-and-white, color) 17" x 13" Teen

Wendy Workman Sunny Day Painting (oils, acrylics) 12" x 12" Youth

Alyssa Zacco Renaissance Works on Paper (watercolor, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, crayon, digital) 28" x 14" Intermediate $50

Jenine Zalloum Silent Lion Mixed Media 12" x 9" Youth

Mary Beth Zorger At the Window Painting (oils, acrylics) 11" x 14" Professional

Shang Zhou The Summer of Hayao Miyazaki Painting (oils, acrylics) 10" x 8" Amateur

Ethan Zorger The Wild One Photography (black-and-white, color) 11" x 14" Teen $75

Division of the Arts Staff

State of Delaware Administration

Jessica Ball Director

Matt Meyer Governor

Kristin Pleasanton Deputy Director

Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez Regina Mitchell Secretary of State Deputy Secretary of State

Kathleen Dinsmore Program Officer, Organization Support

2025 Delaware State Arts Council

Kyle Evans Gay Lieutenant Governor

J. Mack Wathen (Chair) Middletown

Briana Henry Program Officer, Community Engagement

Rosetta Roach Magnolia

Dr. Suzanne Burton Newark

Roxanne Stanulis Program Officer, Artist Programs and Services

Leslie Sinclair Rehoboth Beach

David Fleming Wilmington

Gregory Watkins Middletown

Andrew Truscott Program Officer, Communications and Marketing

Catharine Lyons Smyrna

Hilary Welliver Dover

Joseph P. Nestlerode Townsend

Beverly Zimmermann Wilmington

Dana Wise Office Manager and Council Logistics

Sona Nathan Program Associate

Leah Wolf Artist Services Assistant

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By fostering a strong and inclusive community that builds confidence, encourages risk-taking, and values selfexpression, they grow and strengthen workplaces and communities. NAP ensures that creativity is recognized and validated, sometimes for the first time, with prizes, scholarships, and awards programs.

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At the National Arts Program, they empower organizations across the country to host art exhibitions that showcase the creativity of their employees and families.

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