NEWS FEED

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Court rules with State, clears way for offshore wind substation critical to Delaware’s energy future
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Date Posted: March 26, 2026

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Visit Delaware Releases Updated Travel Guide
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Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Former State Senator Nancy Cook
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

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Date Posted: March 23, 2026

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Date Posted: March 23, 2026

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Date Posted: March 23, 2026

DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 1
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

DOJ secures life sentences, additional time for two men involved in the murder of Shiheem Durham
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay Sits Down with Small Business Leaders Across the State
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DSHA kicks off healthy heart programming for residents
Date Posted: March 20, 2026

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Date Posted: March 20, 2026

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Date Posted: March 16, 2026

DOJ secures convictions in the murder of Marell Lowe
Date Posted: March 16, 2026

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Date Posted: March 11, 2026

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Date Posted: March 4, 2026

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DSB Launches Online Form to Nominate New Opportunity Zone Census Tracts
Date Posted: March 4, 2026

Attention Ag Insurance Agents: Subsidy issues subject of Monday, March 9 virtual Q&A with USDA Risk Management Agency
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AG Jennings intervenes in USPS case that would allow guns to be mailed with virtually no limits
Date Posted: March 3, 2026

Delaware Department of Education sets measurable targets to accelerate student achievement statewide
Date Posted: March 3, 2026

AG Jennings blocks another Trump Admin attempt to defund SNAP, collect personal data
Date Posted: March 2, 2026

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DE Tourism Announces Watch Party Ticket Sales Launch March 5
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DOJ Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week
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Leipsic House Fire
Date Posted: March 2, 2026

DOJ obtains prison sentence for fatal 2022 shooting
Date Posted: February 27, 2026

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Date Posted: February 27, 2026

DSHA announces participants in zoning and land use reform pilot program
Date Posted: February 27, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations
Date Posted: February 26, 2026

DSB Prepares to Deploy Next $20M in SSBCI Funding
Date Posted: February 26, 2026

DNREC Closes The Point at Cape Henlopen March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds
Date Posted: February 26, 2026

Natalia Gatti Named 2026 Delaware State Champion for Poetry Out Loud
Date Posted: February 26, 2026

DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27
Date Posted: February 25, 2026

Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776
Date Posted: February 25, 2026

Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Announces 302 Day Service Projects Statewide
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Emergency Shelters Closing
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

DOJ obtains dual prison sentences for 2019 shootings
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

AG Jennings, DOJ employee to accompany Rep. Sarah McBride and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester to State of the Union Address
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Now Open at Delaware State University
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

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Date Posted: February 24, 2026

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Date Posted: February 24, 2026

State of Delaware Announces 10 a.m. Opening for Kent and Sussex Counties on February 24, 2026
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective Immediately
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

State of Delaware Announces Office Operations for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning Lifted for New Castle County
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Kent and Sussex County Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Driving Restrictions Update: New Castle County Downgraded to Level 1, Kent and Sussex Counties Remaining at Level 3
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent County, Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County to remain in effect
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Level 3 Driving Ban Still in Effect for Sussex County
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex Counties, Level 2 Driving Restrictions for New Castle County Starting at 10 pm
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

Level 2 Driving Restriction Issued for Kent and Sussex Counties Effective at 9pm.
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning in Effect Statewide
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

State of Emergency Declaration National Guard Activated for Winter Storm Response
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

Significant Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding to Delaware
Date Posted: February 21, 2026

Downtown Development District Rebate Program opening application process for new District designations
Date Posted: February 20, 2026

DPH Reports Measles Exposure at Nemours Children’s Hospital Emergency Department in Wilmington
Date Posted: February 20, 2026

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Date Posted: February 20, 2026

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Date Posted: February 20, 2026

NEWS FEED

Electronic Red-Light Safety Program Adds 15 Locations
Date Posted: March 27, 2026

Court rules with State, clears way for offshore wind substation critical to Delaware’s energy future
Date Posted: March 27, 2026

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Governor Matt Meyer Expands Delaware LGBTQ+ Commission
Date Posted: March 26, 2026

Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, April 7
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Governor Matt Meyer Announces Major Broadband Milestone for Delaware
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Seventeen Officers Complete POST Instructor Course
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Visit Delaware Releases Updated Travel Guide
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Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Former State Senator Nancy Cook
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

DOJ announces arrest of Delmar officer in stalking, sexual contact investigations
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Winners
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

DE250 Invites Public to “Celebrate Delaware” at Hotel Du Pont
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 1
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

DOJ secures life sentences, additional time for two men involved in the murder of Shiheem Durham
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay Sits Down with Small Business Leaders Across the State
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

DSHA kicks off healthy heart programming for residents
Date Posted: March 20, 2026

Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 2 in Middletown
Date Posted: March 20, 2026

Felton Fire
Date Posted: March 20, 2026

Results of OHS’ St. Patrick’s Day Weekend DUI Checkpoint and Sober Rides Program
Date Posted: March 20, 2026

Delaware Senators Move One Step Closer to Protecting Civil Rights for Individuals with Disabilities
Date Posted: March 20, 2026

BASSE Charter to close in June
Date Posted: March 20, 2026

Delaware Launches New Statewide AI Training for State Employees
Date Posted: March 19, 2026

DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section Set to Spray Woodland Pool Habitats
Date Posted: March 17, 2026

DNREC, DEMA to Sponsor Delaware Flood Awareness Week March 16 to 20
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Public Advocate Names New Deputy and Key Staff to Strengthen Consumer Advocacy
Date Posted: March 16, 2026

DOJ secures convictions in the murder of Marell Lowe
Date Posted: March 16, 2026

Controlled Burn to be Scheduled at Brandywine Creek State Park
Date Posted: March 16, 2026

Governor Meyer Celebrates 125 Years of Delaware Libraries
Date Posted: March 13, 2026

Bring Your Family History to Life at the Archives’ Community Digitization Days
Date Posted: March 13, 2026

Registration Now Open for DNREC-Sponsored Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Date Posted: March 13, 2026

Delaware accelerates statewide early literacy strategy with more than $8m to strengthen classroom reading instruction
Date Posted: March 12, 2026

Upstate Trout Season to Open in New Castle County Streams with Youth-Only Day Set for April 4
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Delaware Division of the Arts Seeks Public Input in New Statewide Strategic Planning Process
Date Posted: March 11, 2026

Delaware Bay Barge Fire Declared Under Control
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Date Posted: March 10, 2026

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Date Posted: March 10, 2026

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Date Posted: March 9, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Returns from India Trade Mission with New Investment and Innovation Opportunities
Date Posted: March 9, 2026

DNREC Now Soliciting Community Water Quality Improvement Grant Project Proposals
Date Posted: March 9, 2026

Two Cape Henlopen Trails to Close for Repairs
Date Posted: March 6, 2026

DelDOT Accepting Applications for TAP Community Projects
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Date Posted: March 5, 2026

AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
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Smyrna Building Fire
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Delaware Governor Matt Meyer Proclaims March 9-13, 2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week
Date Posted: March 4, 2026

DNREC to Resume Sand Bypass Operations At Indian River Inlet After Signing Contract With First State Crane Service
Date Posted: March 4, 2026

The Mezzanine Gallery presents Tanya Bracey’s “Community”
Date Posted: March 4, 2026

DSB Launches Online Form to Nominate New Opportunity Zone Census Tracts
Date Posted: March 4, 2026

Attention Ag Insurance Agents: Subsidy issues subject of Monday, March 9 virtual Q&A with USDA Risk Management Agency
Date Posted: March 3, 2026

AG Jennings intervenes in USPS case that would allow guns to be mailed with virtually no limits
Date Posted: March 3, 2026

Delaware Department of Education sets measurable targets to accelerate student achievement statewide
Date Posted: March 3, 2026

AG Jennings blocks another Trump Admin attempt to defund SNAP, collect personal data
Date Posted: March 2, 2026

March 1-7 is Weights and Measures Week in Delaware
Date Posted: March 2, 2026

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Date Posted: March 2, 2026

DE Tourism Announces Watch Party Ticket Sales Launch March 5
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DOJ Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week
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DOJ obtains prison sentence for fatal 2022 shooting
Date Posted: February 27, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on the Unanimous Upholding of Senate Bill 21 by the Delaware Supreme Court
Date Posted: February 27, 2026

DSHA announces participants in zoning and land use reform pilot program
Date Posted: February 27, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations
Date Posted: February 26, 2026

DSB Prepares to Deploy Next $20M in SSBCI Funding
Date Posted: February 26, 2026

DNREC Closes The Point at Cape Henlopen March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds
Date Posted: February 26, 2026

Natalia Gatti Named 2026 Delaware State Champion for Poetry Out Loud
Date Posted: February 26, 2026

DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27
Date Posted: February 25, 2026

Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776
Date Posted: February 25, 2026

Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Announces 302 Day Service Projects Statewide
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Emergency Shelters Closing
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

DOJ obtains dual prison sentences for 2019 shootings
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

AG Jennings, DOJ employee to accompany Rep. Sarah McBride and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester to State of the Union Address
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Now Open at Delaware State University
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Delaware 250 to Host “Celebrate Delaware” Black-Tie Celebration at Hotel Du Pont
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Fee Season to Begin March 1, Kicking off Year-Long 75th Anniversary Celebration at Delaware State Parks
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

State of Delaware Announces 10 a.m. Opening for Kent and Sussex Counties on February 24, 2026
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective Immediately
Date Posted: February 24, 2026

State of Delaware Announces Office Operations for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning Lifted for New Castle County
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Kent and Sussex County Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Driving Restrictions Update: New Castle County Downgraded to Level 1, Kent and Sussex Counties Remaining at Level 3
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent County, Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County to remain in effect
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Level 3 Driving Ban Still in Effect for Sussex County
Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent and Sussex Counties, Level 2 Driving Restrictions for New Castle County Starting at 10 pm
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

Level 2 Driving Restriction Issued for Kent and Sussex Counties Effective at 9pm.
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning in Effect Statewide
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

State of Emergency Declaration National Guard Activated for Winter Storm Response
Date Posted: February 22, 2026

Significant Storm Expected to Bring Heavy Snow, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding to Delaware
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Date Posted: February 20, 2026

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Celebrating Employee Creativity and Encouraging Connection and Innovation

Statewide, Del. (March 24, 2026) – Every day, Delawareans rely on state employees – people who maintain public spaces, support families, protect public health, manage resources, and keep essential services moving. The Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition offers a different way to meet the public workforce: through the creative work of employees and their immediate family members, showcased for the community in a free public exhibition.

Hosted by the Delaware Division of the Arts, the 15th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition was presented February 23 through March 20, 2026, at the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University in Dover, celebrating the artistic talent and personal stories that exist across state government.

With an impressive 221 submissions from State of Delaware employees and their immediate family members, the exhibition provided a platform to celebrate creativity, recognize artistic excellence, and highlight the diverse talents within the state workforce.

The winners were officially announced on March 8, 2026, at a special awards ceremony held at the Delaware State University Arts Center/Gallery. The event drew an audience of 400 attendees, including state employees, family members, and community supporters. Attendees heard from Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Delaware Division of the Arts Director Jessica Ball, and Deputy Director Kristin Pleasanton, who all shared inspiring remarks about the importance of the arts in fostering creativity, connection, and innovation within the state workforce.

“State employees serve Delaware with skill and dedication every day,” said Jessica Ball, Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts. “This year’s exhibition highlighted another strength of our workforce: creativity. The State Employee Art Exhibition celebrates the artists and makers who are part of state government, and it invites the public to see the imagination, perspective, and craft that exists across our agencies and families.”

“When you create a space for people to share their work, you build connection and pride—and that is exactly what we saw throughout this year’s exhibition,” said Kristin Pleasanton, Deputy Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts. “From youth and teen entries to professional-level work, the range of talent on display was remarkable, and we are grateful to everyone who participated and made this a welcoming, community-centered celebration.”

“Our state workforce is made up of whole people—with talents, passions, and stories that extend beyond the workplace,” said Secretary Yvonne Anders-Gordon, Secretary of Delaware Department of Human Resources. “Celebrating creativity through opportunities like this strengthens connection, belonging, and wellbeing across our agencies, and it reminds us that innovation is fueled by the people who serve Delaware.”

The exhibition was more than just a competition; it was a showcase of artistic passion and innovation. Through a range of mediums—painting, photography, sculpture, works on paper, craft, and mixed media—participants demonstrated the power of visual storytelling. Beyond the awards, the event fostered a sense of community, underscoring the importance of the arts in professional and personal life.

Awards included Best of Show, an Art Education Award, three Governor’s Choice Awards, People’s Choice Awards (online and in-person), and additional recognitions across professional, intermediate, amateur, teen, and youth categories.

New this year, Governor Matt Meyer recognized three Governor’s Choice winners—one from each county (Kent, New Castle, and Sussex). Each Governor’s Choice recipient will receive a formal award, and their selected artwork will be displayed in the Governor’s Office for the year, showcasing the creativity of Delaware’s public workforce in one of the state’s most visible public spaces.

Photo Galleries Available:

• 2026 Exhibition Photos (Joe del Tufo, Moonloop Photography)
• 2026 Winners Event Photos (Jim Coarse, Moonloop Photography)
• Individual Pieces of Artwork
• 2026 Gallery Booklet ****

2026 Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Winners:

Best of Show ($400): Thomas Del Porte – Ineffabilis Colloquium, Academia Charter School, Wilmington

Art Education Award ($200): Ethan Egloff – Heisenberg, Appoquinimink School District, Middletown

Governor’s Award:

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

People’s Choice Award:

Online: Amanda Colton – Jojo, Brandywine School District, Wilmington

In-Person: Christopher Foster – Family, Department of Health and Social Services, Magnolia

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 250 th Award: John Guthrie – Eagle Dance, Department of Transportation, Dover

Professional Category:

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 Category:

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 Category:

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 Category:

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 Category:

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 Mentions: Noelle Rambo – The Hammerhead Shark of the Blue Sea, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Harrington

Honorable Mentions: Emily Dallas – Elephant Dish, Delaware Military Academy, Newark

Honorable Mentions: Mary-Jeanne Fennemore – Eyes, Department of Corrections, Middletown

Honorable Mentions: Stephen Douglas III – Oak & Black Walnut Pencil Holder, Delaware State Police, Townsend

Honorable Mentions: Mariano Barrios – Patterned Landscape, Appoquinimink School District, Townsend

About the Delaware Division of the Arts The Delaware Division of the Arts is an agency of the State of Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, 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. Funding for Division programs is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.

About the National Arts Program

At the National Arts Program, we empower organizations across the country to host art exhibitions that showcase the creativity of their employees and families. By fostering a strong and inclusive community that builds confidence, encourages risk-taking, and values self-expression, we grow and strengthen workplaces and communities. We ensure that creativity is recognized and validated, sometimes for the first time, with prizes, scholarships, and awards programs. Learn more at https://nationalartsprogram.org/.

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Contact: Andrew Truscott, Program Officer, Marketing and Communications

302-577-8280, andrew.truscott@delaware.gov

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Celebrating Employee Creativity and Encouraging Connection and Innovation

Statewide, Del. (March 24, 2026) – Every day, Delawareans rely on state employees – people who maintain public spaces, support families, protect public health, manage resources, and keep essential services moving. The Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition offers a different way to meet the public workforce: through the creative work of employees and their immediate family members, showcased for the community in a free public exhibition.

Hosted by the Delaware Division of the Arts, the 15th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition was presented February 23 through March 20, 2026, at the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University in Dover, celebrating the artistic talent and personal stories that exist across state government.

With an impressive 221 submissions from State of Delaware employees and their immediate family members, the exhibition provided a platform to celebrate creativity, recognize artistic excellence, and highlight the diverse talents within the state workforce.

The winners were officially announced on March 8, 2026, at a special awards ceremony held at the Delaware State University Arts Center/Gallery. The event drew an audience of 400 attendees, including state employees, family members, and community supporters. Attendees heard from Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Delaware Division of the Arts Director Jessica Ball, and Deputy Director Kristin Pleasanton, who all shared inspiring remarks about the importance of the arts in fostering creativity, connection, and innovation within the state workforce.

“State employees serve Delaware with skill and dedication every day,” said Jessica Ball, Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts. “This year’s exhibition highlighted another strength of our workforce: creativity. The State Employee Art Exhibition celebrates the artists and makers who are part of state government, and it invites the public to see the imagination, perspective, and craft that exists across our agencies and families.”

“When you create a space for people to share their work, you build connection and pride—and that is exactly what we saw throughout this year’s exhibition,” said Kristin Pleasanton, Deputy Director of the Delaware Division of the Arts. “From youth and teen entries to professional-level work, the range of talent on display was remarkable, and we are grateful to everyone who participated and made this a welcoming, community-centered celebration.”

“Our state workforce is made up of whole people—with talents, passions, and stories that extend beyond the workplace,” said Secretary Yvonne Anders-Gordon, Secretary of Delaware Department of Human Resources. “Celebrating creativity through opportunities like this strengthens connection, belonging, and wellbeing across our agencies, and it reminds us that innovation is fueled by the people who serve Delaware.”

The exhibition was more than just a competition; it was a showcase of artistic passion and innovation. Through a range of mediums—painting, photography, sculpture, works on paper, craft, and mixed media—participants demonstrated the power of visual storytelling. Beyond the awards, the event fostered a sense of community, underscoring the importance of the arts in professional and personal life.

Awards included Best of Show, an Art Education Award, three Governor’s Choice Awards, People’s Choice Awards (online and in-person), and additional recognitions across professional, intermediate, amateur, teen, and youth categories.

New this year, Governor Matt Meyer recognized three Governor’s Choice winners—one from each county (Kent, New Castle, and Sussex). Each Governor’s Choice recipient will receive a formal award, and their selected artwork will be displayed in the Governor’s Office for the year, showcasing the creativity of Delaware’s public workforce in one of the state’s most visible public spaces.

Photo Galleries Available:

• 2026 Exhibition Photos (Joe del Tufo, Moonloop Photography)
• 2026 Winners Event Photos (Jim Coarse, Moonloop Photography)
• Individual Pieces of Artwork
• 2026 Gallery Booklet ****

2026 Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Winners:

Best of Show ($400): Thomas Del Porte – Ineffabilis Colloquium, Academia Charter School, Wilmington

Art Education Award ($200): Ethan Egloff – Heisenberg, Appoquinimink School District, Middletown

Governor’s Award:

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

People’s Choice Award:

Online: Amanda Colton – Jojo, Brandywine School District, Wilmington

In-Person: Christopher Foster – Family, Department of Health and Social Services, Magnolia

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 250 th Award: John Guthrie – Eagle Dance, Department of Transportation, Dover

Professional Category:

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 Category:

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 Category:

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 Category:

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 Category:

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 Mentions: Noelle Rambo – The Hammerhead Shark of the Blue Sea, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Harrington

Honorable Mentions: Emily Dallas – Elephant Dish, Delaware Military Academy, Newark

Honorable Mentions: Mary-Jeanne Fennemore – Eyes, Department of Corrections, Middletown

Honorable Mentions: Stephen Douglas III – Oak & Black Walnut Pencil Holder, Delaware State Police, Townsend

Honorable Mentions: Mariano Barrios – Patterned Landscape, Appoquinimink School District, Townsend

About the Delaware Division of the Arts The Delaware Division of the Arts is an agency of the State of Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, 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. Funding for Division programs is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.

About the National Arts Program

At the National Arts Program, we empower organizations across the country to host art exhibitions that showcase the creativity of their employees and families. By fostering a strong and inclusive community that builds confidence, encourages risk-taking, and values self-expression, we grow and strengthen workplaces and communities. We ensure that creativity is recognized and validated, sometimes for the first time, with prizes, scholarships, and awards programs. Learn more at https://nationalartsprogram.org/.

Photos by Moonloop Photography

Contact: Andrew Truscott, Program Officer, Marketing and Communications

302-577-8280, andrew.truscott@delaware.gov

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