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Friday, June 5, 2026

Starting @ 5:00PM

Art Loop Wilmington is an every first Friday event
highlighting the City’s arts and cultural scene.

A Note from the Mayor

For over 35 years, the Art Loop has contributed to the energy and vibrancy of the City of Wilmington and continues to grow the arts and cultural activity happening in our neighborhoods. We look forward to seeing you every first Friday where you’ll experience Wilmington’s creative community.

June Exhibitions

DOWNTOWN​

2nd & LOMA

211 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Tel: (302) 655-0124 • 2ndandloma.com
Artist: Agi
About: Agi's show “Free Will”, intentionally named for the wide range art to be showcased will display the diversity of her styles, techniques, and subject matter, she creates on her own free will, outside of commissioned orders. Agi is a self-taught acrylic painting artist that specializes in customized-commissioned art. Her work ranges from portraits, landscapes, realism, abstract, and mixed media.

Live Music by Currie Wayne Clayton. Complimentary Happy Hour. Free Parking at DelTech Lot 4 entrance on Orange Street between MLK & 2nd St.

Artbyagi.com
DOWNTOWN

The Chancery Market
Food Hall

1313 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-421-2005
The Art of Beer
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Art O Mat

501 W. 7th Street • wilmingtonalliance.org
Artist: Samuel Benson
About: “Fractured Foundations,” a compelling art exhibition featuring unrestored and restored works by artist Samuel Benson that were discovered abandoned inside a former crack house in the city. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5:30- 8pm. The show runs through March 23. The exhibit is curated by the Wells Family Collection.

Rather than restoring or refinishing all the pieces, the curatorial decision was made to preserve some of them in their original condition—allowing the visible wear, damage, and history to remain part of the narrative. The exhibit invites viewers to confront themes of addiction, neglect, systemic hardship, resilience, and reclaimed value.

The title “Fractured Foundations” speaks not only to the physical environment where the artwork was found, but also to the broader social fractures affecting underserved communities. By presenting the work in its unrestored state, the exhibition challenges audiences to reflect on what society discards—and what still holds profound worth.
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213 N. Market Street 353-4527 • bridgeartgallery.net

Bridge Art Gallery

Artists: REAP13
About: Wings of Awakening, featuring the artwork of REAP13, is a powerful new exhibition exploring transformation, spiritual awareness, and the journey of self-realization. Through figurative realism and symbolic abstraction, this evocative body of work draws on the imagery of butterfly metamorphosis, the Eye of Horus, and the awakening of inner vision.

This exhibition invites viewers to witness and recognize their own process of becoming. Each painting marks a stage in the universal journey from conditioned identity to alignment, truth, and integration. Come experience art that doesn't just ask you to look but it asks you to see.
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Chris White Gallery

701 N. Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE​
Tel: 302-475-0998 • chriswhitegallery.com
Artists: Cony Madariaga and Lauren E. Peters
About:"Introspective is an invitation into the intimate corners of my mind and what inspires me as an artist. My intention for this exhibition is for the viewer to leave this space with a sense of connection to who I am as an artist, and how Art is more than something I do, but who I am. This exhibition explores multiple themes throughout, with the most common theme being people. I see myself in those around me, those who are reflected in my paintings. Capturing moments that have touched me in some way, capturing a moment in the forever of a canvas and paintbrush. There's something special about holding on to this love through my art. In my most recent work, I’ve started to explore moments from my childhood, specifically from my early years in my home country, Chile. This exploration comes from the urge to connect to a country I left when I was 7years old, to understand what life was like for my family, and most of all, to hold and amplify those moments in my paintings. Introspective invites you into the lenses of all the things I am exploring and discovering within my artwork. Ultimately, INTROspective is insight into who I am, how I am, and why I am… an Artist.

Welcome in.

Constanza Madariaga, also known as Cony Madariaga, is a Delaware-based artist originally from Santiago, Chile. From a young age, art has been both her passion and sanctuary. Her work is shaped by a deep commitment to community and reflects an ongoing journey of self-discovery.

Cony is an independent teaching artist working with local organizations such as Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education, Delaware Art Museum, and Latin American Community Center. She maintains a studio practice at The Delaware Contemporary and actively creates exhibition opportunities for Latinx and emerging artists through her curatorial work.

Her artwork has been featured in more than 19 exhibitions, including at the Biggs Museum of American Art, the Delaware Art Museum, and The Delaware Contemporary. In 2023, she received the Emerging Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts and completed a 10-month artist residency at The Delaware Contemporary. Most recently, she was commissioned by the Delaware Art Museum to create artwork for the Painters Print exhibition.
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Christina Cultural Arts Center Edward Loper, Sr. Gallery

705 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Artist: Group Show
About: The ”Man Cave “exhibit combines the talent of local male artists of the tri- state area in this dynamic group show. Experience the visual perspective that encompasses a view from thought processes that channel the inner man to convey positive messages and energy. The display will feature the art of Milton Downing, Nicholas Irving, Brian Mills, Manuel Ramos, and Khamari Smith.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 7pm with light food and drink.
DOWNTOWN​

City of Wilmington’s Redding Gallery

800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
302-576-2100 • cityfest.com/redding-gallery
Artists: Chevala Oliver and City of Wilmington Employees
About:
City of Wilmington Employee Art Exhibit
City of Wilmington Employees from all departments were invited to submit artwork including photography, sculpture, painting, hand crafts and more.
DOWNTOWN​

Create Magic Studio

419 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
302-439-0805
Artist: Todd Purse
About: Celebrating the release of The Marvelous Masked Mower by Danny Robinson and the new picture book, Future Cats of Tomorrow by Todd Purse with an art party!

Danny Robinson is a songwriter and punk rock musician from Wilmington, best known for his work in the Headies. He recently published his first novelette, “The Marvelous Masked Mower”, and would like to one day be a Beach Boys trivia contest participant.

Todd Purse has been an illustrator and cartoonist for over 15 years, mainly known for his work creating coffee art for Brandywine Coffee Roasters and Brew-Haha! cafes.

Live author readings, music from Red Birds and Danny and the Darlings, tarot readings from Grunge Apothecary, and more!
DOWNTOWN

DE.CO Food Hall

111 W. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-510-2762
by Dierra Cooper
DOWNTOWN

Delaware Historical Society

505 N. Market Street
Tel: 302-295-2395 • dehistory.org
Artist: Jimmy Thompson
About: Oil paintings on canvas depicting the history and architecture of the buildings in Wilmington by local artist Jimmy Thompson on display for December. The Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage will offer free admission and extended hours during Art Loop reception from 5-7pm.

Jimmy Thompson was born in Wilmington and raised in the village of Marshallton with my tribe of seven brothers and sisters. A member of the Union Teamsters at UPS for the last 20 years, Thompson is also the proud father of two amazing young men and recently married to his love, Regina Tyler-Thompson.

Thompson's artwork comes from a deep interest in the history and architecture of the buildings in Wilmington. A self-taught artist, he began painting with acrylics on canvas around 2015 and has focused on oils for the past several years.

Thompson says: "It ain't fine art so you don't have to study it, these are paintings of memories, just enjoy!"
DOWNTOWN​

Gallery 919 at Citizens Bank Center

919 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Artists: Group Show
About: Discover the artistry of Megan Ambroch, featuring her favorite works both timeless and new. Her mixed-media creations, featuring acrylics on canvas, are enhanced by elements like glass, wax, fabric, water-based paint, paper, oil, pencil, and lace. Each one-of-a-kind piece boasts striking textures and dimensions, transforming art into an immersive experience. Land, water, florals and faces can be experienced in the collection.

Megan Ambroch’s artistry masterfully fuses contrasting visual elements into dynamic, multi-dimensional compositions. Her rich layers of acrylics and mixed media unfold like stories; each so intricately crafted they often evoke the illusion of multiple artworks seamlessly superimposed. As a self-taught visionary, Megan blends the emotive power of expressionism with thought-provoking abstractions. Her pieces invite discovery—hints of a flower, her travels or a face emerge through lyrical swirls, streaks, and shapes, while interwoven hues bring each creation to life with captivating depth and energy. Land, bodies of water, faces and florals. Beyond the canvas, Megan’s talents shine as a freelance hair and makeup stylist, having worked with icons like actress Alicia Silverstone, country music star Jason Aldean, NFL's superstar Sequon Barkley, NBA legend LeBron James, and world tours with Star Wars.

You can explore her work at www.meganambroch.com and discover her line of natural, clean beauty products at www.shcosmetics.com. Her mixed-media creations, featuring acrylics on canvas, are enhanced by elements like glass, wax, fabric, water-based paint, paper, oil, pencil, and lace. Each one-of-a-kind piece boasts striking textures and dimensions, transforming art into an immersive experience. A curated selection of works from Ethereal Impressions is currently on display for the Art Loop and available for purchase prior to the official opening. Experience the collection early and acquire a piece before the exhibition debut.

Live music by highly acclaimed musician and guitarist Patrick Maroney Sangria and Tapas will be served from 5- 7:30pm.
DOWNTOWN

Gallery at Grace United Methodist Church

900 N. Washington Street
Tel: 302-655-8847
Artist: Phoenix
About:
DOWNTOWN

Girard Craft & Cork

224 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 774-292-1854
Artist: Morgan M. Daughton
About: Morgan M. Daughton is a local self-taught artist with a love for the esoteric, who works in mixed medium (acrylic and collaging). Prints and framed art work for sale. Meet the artist with free tasting 4-7pm.
DOWNTOWN

The Grand Opera House

818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-7897 • thegrandwilmington.org
Grand Gallery: ss watercolor paper.

baby grand gallery:
DOWNTOWN

Huxley & Hiro Booksellers

601 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-439-0805 • huxleyandhiro.com
Artist: Anna Rispoli
About:
DOWNTOWN

John William Gallery

1313 N Market Street Wilmington, DE
Tel: 585-317-5409
Artist: Dennis Beach, Rick Hidalgo, Hannah Robinett
About:
DENNIS BEACH: My work involves processes that transform materials, quite often plywood and paint, into objects that combine the beauty and order that I mine from our natural world. I edit, simplify, and bring out the essential elements from the everyday observation of nature. I abstract and synthesize these shapes, colors, repetitions, and motions into physical pieces that can become both visually exciting and contemplative through this transformative process. The wealth of geometric occurrence in nature provides a vast library of forms to work with.

A resolve to minimize both physically and conceptually this transformative process drive the visual strength of a piece to only the most essential elements.

The physicality in the creation of the piece, whether shaping three dimensionally, painting, causing motion of a kinetic piece, is in itself one of my primary motivations for creating work. Arrival at the end of the processes with a piece that now exists only because of this mental and physical challenge actually occurring is deeply satisfying and motivates me to continue the search for beauty.


RICK HIDALGO: Roderick Hidalgo is a mixed-media artist celebrated for his ability to craft works that inspire curiosity and reimagine perspectives. Driven by a passion for texture, light, and color, Hidalgo’s art bridges elegance and intrigue, often incorporating transparent dimensional sculptures, playful themes, and opulent features. His tactile creations evoke a sense of timelessness, blending the traditions of master craftsmanship with contemporary innovation.

Born in 1988 in the United States, Hidalgo has shown and sold his work internationally, establishing a global reputation. Over the past decade, he has honed a remarkable range of skills across multiple disciplines, including encaustic painting, metalwork, woodworking, sculpture, resin casting, and traditional painting. His works have been exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Sunshine Contemporary Art Museum in Beijing, China, and Miami Art Basel in the United States.

Hidalgo’s artistic journey is informed by his deep appreciation for art history and design. Drawing inspiration from architecture, jewelry design, fashion, and natural beauty, he creates pieces often described as “gems to adorn the walls of interior spaces.” His philosophy emphasizes balance, harmony, and the transformative power of aesthetics. He believes that the environments we inhabit profoundly shape our lives and aims to craft art that enhances the human experience while honoring timeless techniques.

In 2019, Hidalgo received the Gretchen Cummins Hupfel "Visionary" Award from The Delaware Contemporary, recognizing his innovation and dedication to contemporary art. His works, distinguished by bold compositions and a masterful interplay of materials, have been featured in prominent collections, including the Sallie Mae Collection, Bay Health Hospital, and the Chris Strumfeld Youth Center in Delaware.

Currently, Hidalgo is working on sculptures commissioned for a chain of libraries in the tri-state area, as well as bespoke projects for NYC designers and galleries. His practice is fueled by a combination of disciplined craftsmanship and exploratory experimentation, ensuring each piece resonates as both an artistic achievement and a meaningful artifact.

Hidalgo’s art has been spotlighted in numerous publications, including a recent profile in Create! Magazine, Cover feature on Modern Luxury Interiors Magazine, and an interview with technical.ly. He continues to push boundaries, creating works that inspire awe and dialogue in audiences worldwide.


HANNAH ROBINETT: Hannah Robinett is a conceptual artist working in a wide range of media including screenprinting, drawing, painting, and murals. Her artistic vision is fueled by a profound exploration of phrases, words, spirituality, beauty, and personal experiences. Robinett’s work is often minimal but far from meaningless in its execution. As a former interface designer in New York City for 15 years, graphic design and color theory are often recognized throughout her work. Robinett’s work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions, earning recognition both nationally and internationally. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
DOWNTOWN

LaFate Gallery

227 N. Market, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-753-5789
Artists: Eunice LaFate and Chhavi Gupter
About: Exhibition of Ladybug paintings by Award-winning Folk Artist and ardent Ladybug Music Fan, Eunice LaFate.

Live Music, Art Auction of Ladybug Art by Eunice LaFate, Audience Mural Creating Art to Ladybug music at the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.
DOWNTOWN

The Little Huxley at the Hotel du Pont

111 N. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-439-0805 • huxleyandhiro.com
Artist: Edward Abbott
About: Edward Abbott is an artist, designer, and illustrator based in Wilmington, DE. He creates most of his illustrations digitally on the iPad Pro using Procreate, and also enjoys painting and building things out of materials like wood and cardboard. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.
DOWNTOWN

Made in Delaware

419 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Artists: Jimmy Thompson, Todd Purse, and Paula Brown
About: Jimmy Thompson, Todd Purse, and Paula Brown will represent Delaware art at the new Made in Delaware Collective with three distinct styles that showcase Delaware's rich artist community. Joined by a range of local vendors for the holidays, they represent some of Delaware's best talent across generations and communities. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm.
DOWNTOWN

Makers Alley

804 Orange St, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-482-12998 • makersalleyde.com
Artist: Velvet Poindexter – Sand Artist & Visionary Creator
About: Born and raised in Delaware, Velvet Poindexter’s journey as an artist is one of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation. As a teenager, she faced significant mental health challenges that made it difficult to move forward. Despite years of medical treatments and therapy, true progress remained elusive—until she found healing through art.

What began as a personal coping mechanism—painting on glass, then canvas, and eventually wood—soon evolved into a deep passion for artistic expression. But it was sand painting that unlocked a whole new dimension of creativity and purpose. For the past 10 years, Velvet has embraced this unconventional medium, drawn to its tactile nature and the emotional depth it conveys.

Velvet believes that art should be more than a visual experience—it should be felt. Through textured surfaces and vibrant colors, her work invites viewers to engage with art beyond sight alone, creating a sensory connection that is especially meaningful for neurodivergent and disabled communities. Each of her paintings is a one-of-a-kind reflection of a moment, a feeling, a triumph—impossible to replicate, just like the journey that led her here.

To date, Velvet has showcased her work in over ten gallery exhibitions, with a mission to bring her art to non-traditional spaces where all audiences can fully experience it. But art is more than just her personal passion—it’s a way of life. Her four children also share in the joy of creativity, making art an integral part of their family’s story.

Velvet Poindexter’s work is not just about painting; it’s about connection, healing, and reimagining the way we experience art.

Experience the Art Loop like never before at Makers Alley! We’re featuring work by local artists in a setting that’s anything but traditional. Skip the wine and cheese—grab a $5 beer and fry combo and enjoy great art in the beer garden.

To take advantage of 3-hours FREE parking at the mid-town park garage located at 840 Orange Street, all you have to do is register your car with AirGarage and ask a Makers Alley team member for the QR code to validate.
DOWNTOWN

MANE Gallery at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange

1509 Clifford Brown Walk - Studio #1, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-576-2100 • cityfestwilm.com/uae-amphitheater
About: Art Battle Wilmington veterans Sakana Walls, Tanya Bracey, Lauren Arno, Jordan Young and founders Irina Angelova and Kim Lucas will show various works and live paintings created at the Free Mic Experience happening April 24, 2026 at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange; a free event curated by GDash Jones and Hosted by Yalonda JD Green in honor of National Poetry Month. Light Refreshments during the opening reception 5pm to 8pm.
DOWNTOWN

Mezzanine Gallery

820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-577-8278 • arts.delaware.gov
Artist: Milton Downing
About:“Rooted in the biblical image of the ‘good tree,’ these works reflect growth, refuge, and unseen connection. Each piece begins in observation but evolves through instinct, where branches, water, and sky reveal hidden forms—faces, figures, and presence. This interplay between the natural world and emerging imagery mirrors a deeper truth: that what is visible often carries what is spiritual, waiting to be recognized.” I want my images to “walk in the Spirit” of God, so we can all “live in the Spirit” of the Kingdom.

The Art of Milton Downing Juxt58 images act as a tribute to emotional and physical endurance. My subjects shed light on challenges facing many people with depictions of archetypes within its communities. The “mechanical precision” to combine all these elements presents a fusion of paint, facts, fabric and fun.

As an assemblage artist I Combine pieces of fabrics, materials and other found objects into painted compositions that reveal a wide range of human experiences. The images are not just art but rather events in time. As an artist I reflect on life experiences to combine subtle realities with images that reflect humanity.

The subjects, regardless of their backgrounds, are elevated through an expressive use of color and enlivened through the my gestural use of paint.
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MKT Gallery

200 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-289-6772
Artists: Virgo Chanel
About: "Bloom" in life means personal growth, flourishing, and reaching one's full potential in a process of unfolding, rather than a single achievement. It involves living with purpose, hope, and confidence, and is achieved by embracing each moment, nurturing oneself and relationships, and accepting both your strengths and imperfections. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 6-9pm with live music and light bites.

She Blooms is a collection of work that embodies joy, pride, excitement, love, determination, and inspiration as lived experiences rather than distant ideals. Each piece exists as its own moment—uncontained, unstructured, and intentionally free from a singular narrative. There is no beginning or end here. Only expression.

Through vibrant compositions, and emotionally charged color, Virgo Chanel captures the energy of women who are actively choosing themselves. This collection does not ask permission to be soft or powerful—it exists as both. It honors the beauty of confidence, the radiance of self-love, and the quiet strength found in persistence.

She Blooms is not about a single story or a singular woman. It is about many truths coexisting at once. It invites viewers to see themselves reflected not in perfection, but in feeling—to recognize their own joy, their own growth, their own becoming in every piece.

Jo’Nia Miller is the founder/Creative director of Virgo Chanel. Her journey is one of resilience, determination, and a deep passion for celebrating the beauty and strength of women,

Born with congenital cataracts in both eyes, she experienced challenges with her vision from a young age. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, Jo'Nia has retained partial vision in her right eye, a gift she perceives as an opportunity to view the world through her unique artistic lens. Her belief that art is a gift and purpose has become the driving force behind Virgo Chanel's creations.

As a black and visually impaired woman, she felt compelled to challenge the lack of representation and celebrate the beauty of diverse women through her art. Virgo Chanel became her platform to make a positive impact on the lives of women of color, instilling in them a sense of pride, self-acceptance, and empowerment.

Beyond her art, Jo'Nia's journey is an inspiration. As a visually impaired artist, she has demonstrated that passion, perseverance, and creativity have the power to overcome challenges. Through her story, she encourages others to embrace their uniqueness and rise above adversity.

Her mission to celebrate women, embrace diversity, and inspire positive change is etched into every artwork and product that bears the Virgo Chanel name.

As Jo'Nia Miller continues to champion empowerment through art, she remains a guiding light for those seeking to make a difference through creativity and compassion. Her dedication to Virgo Chanel's mission embodies the spirit of artistic empowerment and lays the foundation for a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
DOWNTOWN

The Queen

500 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-7897 • thegrandwilmington.org
Artist: Emma Winward
About: Emma Winward is a painter and illustrator based in Wilmington, Delaware. She has been painting for many years and acrylic paint has become her chosen medium. This exhibition will show her bright and surreal collection of work, with themes of escapism and modernity. Emma has curated this show to exemplify her signature use of color and evolving art style.
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The SOLD Firm

800-B N. Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE
Artists: Group Show
About: As extension of the MLK Day celebration at Delaware Art Museum, an art collage activity was offered to patrons by Tay the Creator. We challenged the participants, ages Toddlers to Seniors Citizens, to view the exhibit “Imprinted: Illustrating Race”, pull inspiration from the artwork, then create a thought-provoking collage to be shown at The Sold Firm Art Gallery for Black History Month. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 7:45pm.
DOWNTOWN

Starbucks

627 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Artists: Tanya Bracey
About:Tanya's love for art began not in a museum, but with the little drawings her father would sketch for her, making it seem "easy." This early spark led her to copy illustrations from magazines, igniting a lifelong passion.

After rediscovering her artistic side in the 1990s, she dove headfirst into the art world. While balancing work and life, she trained at prestigious institutions like the Delaware College of Art and Design and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. There, she honed a unique style she calls "classical realism with a Fauvist kick," blending masterful technique with bold, unexpected colors.

Tanya developed a unique voice, blending the timeless techniques of 19th-century Masters with a modern, Fauvist love for bright, unexpected colors. Her work, often focused on the human figure, tells stories that have found audiences from Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square to the Black Art Today Collective.

With a background that includes teaching art to at-risk youth and a career in healthcare, Tanya is a multi-faceted talent. Now, she's charging into the next chapter, focused on building her brand and creating a powerful style destined for art shows, private collections, and corporate spaces alike.
DOWNTOWN

Spaceboy Clothing

202 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-300-5516
Artist: Cyrus Colon
About: "Art was a great way for me to stay focused and out of trouble. Somewhere in between cartoons and realism I found my style. Hopefully I can inspire others by showing them something 1:1."

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 9pm with live music by Lil Spider.
DOWNTOWN

Urban Artist Exchange Open Studios

16th & N. Walnut Streets, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-493-7614
Artist: Hikmatullah Kharoti
DOWNTOWN

Wilma's

900 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-761-0564
Artist: Chhavi Gupta
About: The June exhibition presents a sanctuary of color and form, centered on the grace of the natural world. From the serene symbol of the lotus to the powerful abstract form of the horse, these works capture moments of stillness and strength. The collection employs a diverse range of mediums- from the softness of watercolor to the structured brilliance of textured canvas- to evoke the fleeting beauty of the environment, this body of work encourages a moment of reflection on our connection to the living world around us.

Based in Bear, Delaware, Chhavi Gupta is a self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist and educator whose work is a vibrant celebration of color and emotion. By bridging the gap between contemporary techniques and traditional Indian folk art, create immersive prices characterized by rich 3D textures and intricate gold leaf detailing.

Her practice spans oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, graphite and mixed media, often incorporation handmade clay and handcrafted jewelry. For Gupta, art is a form of quiet meditation- a rhythmic harmony of mind, hand and eye. Beyond the studio, she is dedicated to fostering community creativity, offering workshops and classes for all ages that emphasize confidence, core technique, and the joy of self-expression.

Her work ahs been featured in several prestigious venues, including a solo exhibition at the New Castle Historical Society and a major career milestone as the winner of the Art Battle Wilmington in June 2025. Her work has been showcased at The Delaware Contemporary, The Gibby Center for the Arts, Newark Arts Alliance, CCArts in Hockessin and Pancakes and Booze in Philadelphia. Additionally, she has exhibited at the Indian Consulate in New York, Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, The Hunter Gallery in Camden, NJ, AOY Art Center in Pennsylvania and LaFate Gallery in Wilmington.

Through my art, I invite you to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the grounding presence of nature, by blending vibrant heritage with contemporary expression, I hope my work inspires!
RIVERFRONT

The Delaware Contemporary

200 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-656-6466 • decontemporary.org
Featured Exhibitions:

"Tree Watching," Guest curated by Maleke Glee, a group presentation of artists in commune with nature

ARC 26, a group presentation by artists Celeste Rodriguez, Mo Berrouette, and E.Lizé Jones

Elizabeth Bergeland Solo Show

Hugh Atkins Solo Show Drop in and get creative with a quick, hands-on Shaving Cream Monoprint activity! Explore color, texture, and printmaking through this fun, all-ages art experience from 5- 9pm. Cash Bar and Music.
RIVERFRONT

Juice Joint Gallery

323 S. Justison Street, Wilmington, DE Tel: 510-2762
Artist: Group Show
About: This is a group of artists that a formed a pop-up gallery for the art loop. It was a great success last month as an addition to the Starbucks exhibit so we are adding it as a separate loop stop. Artists Include: Khamari Smith, Irina turner, Kim Lucas, Laura Snipe, Janice King, Chhavi Gupta, Tanya Bracey, Desi Steele, Mardi Russ, Shilpi Gupta (to name a few!). Music by KJ Sharpe Irina Turner of Arts by Angelova has carefully curated over 30 artists work thoughtfully displayed throughout this new dynamic space. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and live music at the Art Loop reception from 4:45- 8:45pm.
RIVERFRONT

Starbucks on the Riverfront

329 S. Justison Street, Wilmington, DE Tel: 302-510-2762 • decontemporary.org
Artists: Group Show
About: Join us for this group exhibition. Art Loop reception from 5-9pm.
WEST SIDE

Avenue Cuts

1700 N. Scott Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-655-1718
Artist: Karoline Wileczek
WEST SIDE

Blue Ball Barn

1914 W Park Drive, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-353-5679
Artists: Maia Palmer
About: Please join artist Maia Palmer for an evening of celebration, connection, and circus-inspired artistry. Grace & Gravity presents a series of collaborative portraits featuring the strong, empowered women she has met through the world of aerial arts.

Climbing, tumbling, twisting, splitting, flipping, spinning — and above all, flying — aerial arts is not for the faint of heart. Palmer’s work seeks to capture not only the physical daring of these movements, but also the spirit of adventure, resilience, and transformation that defines the aerial community.

For Palmer, aerial arts became far more than feats of strength. Through years of taking classes, teaching, and performing at Ascend Flow Arts, she discovered a deep sense of community and learned to trust her own power. Pushing beyond her limits helped her grow strong and confident in her own skin. In many ways, aerials changed her life — empowering her to defy gravity both physically and personally, and to become a version of herself she is proud of.

Each of the women featured in this exhibition carries her own story of determination, courage, and joy. Community has always been central to Palmer’s work, and Grace & Gravity honors this vibrant circle of women by sharing their strength, beauty, and motion with the rest of Delaware.

Join the artist and her fellow aerialists at Blue Ball Barn on Friday, December 5, for an inspiring night celebrating the twists, turns, and tumbles of this extraordinary community.

Light refreshments will be served at the Art Loop reception from 6-8pm, and live music will be performed by a trio of Cab Calloway School of the Arts string majors. In addition to the featured artwork, Palmer will offer a selection of smaller works and prints for sale.

Maia Palmer is a Delaware based visual artist and art educator who uses portraiture as a vehicle for storytelling. Rooted in her early experiences teaching English as a Second Language, Palmer’s practice explores the power of dialogue—treating conversation itself as an artistic medium. Through collaborative exchanges with her subjects, she weaves together personal narratives, cultural history, and symbolic imagery to create portraits that invite viewers to reflect on identity, resilience, and shared humanity.

Palmer began developing this dialogical approach during her MFA studies at Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to her MFA (2011), she holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University (2002). Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally—including in Spain, Germany, and China—and is part of the permanent collection at the Biggs Museum of American Art. She received an Individual Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts in 2022 and was named the 2024 Delaware Art Educator of the Year. She currently teaches Visual Arts at Cab Calloway School of the Arts and serves as co-curator of the school’s gallery as well as exhibition coordinator at the Music School of Delaware. Her work as both artist and educator reflects her commitment to building community, fostering dialogue, and celebrating diversity through the arts.
WEST SIDE

Blue Streak Gallery

1721 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-429-0506
Artist: Nancy Grimes
About: Paintings and oil pastels which tell a story about the artist’s life and experiences. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 7pm.

Artist Statement: Everyone’s life is a story. The arc of birth, childhood, sexual awakening, adulthood, aging, and death charts a trail of experiences, both mythic and mundane that we all share in one form or another. It is the “another” form--the unique perspective that each of us has on these shared experiences--that painting makes available. I believe this ability to give expression to an individual point of view gives painting its value and importance.

The paintings and oil pastels in this exhibition were inspired by my lower middle-class upbringing in Indiana, my friendships with other women, and my more recent struggles with my health. They examine and commemorate events from both my deep and recent past, and in so doing attempt to say something larger about where we come from and how we experience the world.
WEST SIDE

Church of the Holy City

1118 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-416-0550
Artists: Group Show
About: Experience three meditations on the relationship of nature and art from three accomplished and thoughtful artists: Michael Brock, Harold Ellis Howell, and E. Jean Lanyon.

Pennsylvania born in 1946, Michael Brock has resided in Delaware since 1972. A self-taught artist, he has been painting and selling his work since 1964, working primarily in oils on canvas. A Brandywine influence is reflected in his landscape, still life and aviation paintings, with a dramatic style prominent in his depiction of wildlife.

For Harold Ellis Howell, art and nature are inseparable. His art is about place and he always finds it necessary to form an intimate relationship with the places he paints. It’s more about a dialogue between artist and subject than merely reproducing the outward appearance of things. Mostly self-taught, he has diligently studied art history as well as his craft.

E. Jean Lanyon is well known in Delaware for her work as a visual artist and poet. She served as Delaware’s Poet Laureate for 22 years, and has been a dedicated force for sharing the arts through multiple organizations. Nature and the human experience are often the focus of her works.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.
WEST SIDE

Blue Streak Gallery at Piccolina Toscana

1412 N. Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-429-0506
Artist: Carol Slocumb Strukelj
About: Join us for the Art Loop reception for oil paintings by Carol Slocumb Strukelj. Her show continues through January 31, 2026. Art Loop reception from 5-7pm.
WEST SIDE

Fit Studio
presented by Blue Streak Gallery

62 Rockford Rd, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-429-0506
Artist: Wendy Hatch
RIVERFRONT

The Glad Suite

1339 Linden Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 410-458-1119
Artists: Stephen Parguey
About:In this solo-show, Stephen Parguey invites you to give into impulse and touch the art! From adaptable hanging configurations to push-and-pull pieces that reveal new layers, you won't be able to resist these touchable textiles! Join us for the Art Loop reception with light refreshments from 5- 8pm.

Stephen is a Delaware-based textile artist whose current inspiration lies in creating interactive, push-and-pull tufted wool art pieces.
WEST SIDE

Howard Pyle Studio

1305 N. Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-656-7304
Artists: Featuring the works of The Studio Group artists
About: Join us for the Art Loop reception and enjoy work by all Studio Group members from 5- 7:30pm. Light refreshments.
WEST SIDE

The Music School of Delaware

4101 Washington St, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-762-1132 • musicschoolofdelaware.org
Artist: Flavia Loreto
WEST SIDE

West Side Creative Hub

601 N. Union St, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-563-2238
Artists: Group Show
About: Join us for the Art Loop reception and enjoy work by all Studio Group members from 5- 7:30pm. Light refreshments.
BEYOND THE CITY

Centreville Place: Market & Cafe

5800 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 302-521-8789
Artist: Ernesto Raul Beckford and Alison Begala
BEYOND THE CITY

Delaware Museum of
Nature and Science

4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-9111 • <a href="https://delmns.orgdelmns.org
Exhibit #1: As part of the Dragonfly Project, students across Delaware learned about several dragonfly species and voted for the one they felt best represents our state.

Their choice, the Blue Dasher, will be proposed as Delaware’s official state dragonfly through legislation introduced by Senator Stephanie Hansen in the Senate and Representative Sophie Phillips in the House of Representatives this spring.

Elementary, middle, and high school students from all three counties created 3D art using recycled materials and wrote essays supporting their selected species. They explored the biology, ecology, and cultural meanings of dragonflies, using science and creativity. Come see the winning art projects and essays on display at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
Exhibit #2: Our new exhibit in collaboration with the Delaware Photographic Society captures various animal behaviors through photography, illustrating how photographers and scientists use photography to document and describe these natural behaviors.

The Delaware Photographic Society was organized as the Delaware Camera Club on January 31, 1931, making it one of the oldest camera clubs in the country. The Society engages and educates novice to professional photographers in a collaborative and encouraging environment, creating artistic images for display for the enjoyment of the community in our region.

Visit the exhibit in the Community Room at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science to see these photographs on full display.
BEYOND THE CITY

Arden Buzz-Ware Gallery

2119 The Highway, Arden, D
Tel: 302-981-4811
About:Russ's artistry manifested at age 4 and by 9, his mother being an artist, taught him copper embossment. Russ has always been able to draw with precision, unaided by initial sketching, and in tandem with fantastical realism from his imaginings. Kelly Kinkaide, his mentoree, displays her own distinctive style.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5:30- 7:30pm for light refreshments. Donations welcomed!
BEYOND THE CITY

Arsht Hall at UD

2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington
Tel: 302-573-4417
Artists: Group show featuring Lisa Scheetz, Kristie Augunblick & Olga Petrova
About:Lisa Scheetz: I really enjoy the freedom of working creatively through many formats, including collage, poetry, landscaping, building garden sculptures, and professional cooking!

Regardless of the medium, my work explores the connections between people and the natural world. I'm drawn to cycles of growth and transformation- as reflections of the human experience. Through an intuitive process, I create work that invites reflection, presence, and a deeper sense of connection.

Kristie Augunblick: I hold a degree in Art Education and began my career as an elementary art teacher. After stepping away to raise my children, I left teaching for marketing, and my career remained indirectly linked to art and design, though I stayed in the background and my own artwork paused.

In fall 2024, I took a collage class at OLLI with Gabrielle Bradley, where—with her encouragement—I discovered mixed media and collage as a way to express myself. Being invited to display my work alongside fellow students is a meaningful milestone, and I value this creative environment and its spirit of personal expression.

Olga Petrova: After retiring from a career in medicine in 2021, I began a new creative journey in drawing and painting.

I have studied through online classes as well as in-person programs at the Grounds For Sculpture, the Center for the Creative Arts in Hockessin, and OLLI. Working primarily in acrylics, I find endless inspiration in nature.

Open to all forms of expression, I continue to experiment with different styles and techniques, embracing art as a space for discovery and growth.
BEYOND THE CITY

Bellefonte Arts

803-C Brandywine Blvd, Bellefonte, DE
Tel: 302-547-2573 • bellefontearts.com
Artist: Kathleen Donahey
About:Kathleen Donahey has both a Bachelors and Master degree in Art Education. She has continued building her skills through taking many art courses after graduation and taught in Delaware Public Schools for 24 years until her retirement. She has also taught drawing at the University of DE Lifelong Learning program. She loves nature and architecture and often uses them as inspirations for her paintings both in acrylic and oil. Her work has been shown in county fairs and at Art on the Green in Historic New Castle, DE. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm with light refreshments.

Artist Statement: I like it when I visit small towns and waterways. The colors and atmosphere entice me. We live in such a unique area and can travel to beautiful places in a few hours. However, I had the pleasure of going even further as I visited Ireland and Europe in the last few years. These trips opened my eyes to new painting possibilities.

I find beauty in simple things, mostly nature inspired. I also like architecture and have painted several restaurants in the Wilmington area. My work is made with oils, wax, and acrylic paint. I also use paper and collage at times.
BEYOND THE CITY

David's Studio and Gallery Salon

2324 Cherry Lane, Arden
Tel: 545-7489
Artist: David Ashworth Burslem
About: On display this year's new works produced as this year's recipient of the Delaware Division of the Arts Established Sculpture Artist Award as well as his lifetime collection of paintings, prints and sculptures.

David Ashworth Burslem studied graphic design at the University of Delaware and has continued to produce art over the past 59 years while earning a living as a graphic designer, teacher, Gallery owner and home remodeling contractor.

His art will be on display in David's Studio and Gallery Salon and Bamboo Gallery and also his "Rise Up" Sculpture Garden on Friday, November 1 from 5-8pm and on Saturday, November 2 from 10am-2pm.
BEYOND THE CITY

Finist & The Owl

811 Brandywine Blvd, Bellefonte, DE
Tel: 786-228-6638 • finistandtheowl.com
Artist: Jennifer Gola
About: A collection of paintings and drawings created to help heal herself and those around her.

Jennifer T. Golan is an artist living in Baltimore City who paints abstract images using bright and bold colors. Her solo exhibit was at City Arts Gallery during January 2022.

Jennifer intuitively uses color to heal, uplift, and inspire people. She began painting to alleviate stress, bringing more peace and wellbeing into her life, as the world was shifting.

Jennifer's technique involves using a variety of brushes, palette knives, and tools to shape and mold the paint, finding the hidden beauty underneath multiple layers, and revealing unexpected treasures of colors bleeding into each other. Jennifer is interested in how each color has a specific healing frequency, promoting relaxation, inner peace or movement. Come meet Jennifer to discuss how each color is a wonder in its own way and has a story to tell.

Jennifer paints with her heart. Each painting is blessed with love and healing, and Jennifer sets the intention that her art will serve others and bring positive energy into people's lives.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm with light refreshments.
BEYOND THE CITY

Hagley Museum & Library

298 Buck Road East, Greenville, DE
Tel: 658-2400 • hagley.org
Artist: Pam Slaton
About: Step into a world where big ideas come in small packages. Hagley library’s miniature model exhibit brings together three fascinating fields — interior design, miniatures, and conservation — and invites you to explore how they connect in surprising ways.

Innovation in Miniature highlights the career of interior designer William Pahlmann, who used these tiny models to bring his bold ideas to life. You’ll also discover the artistry of E.J. Kupjack, a master miniaturist whose creations link directly to American advertising and invention. Finally, see how Hagley’s expert conservation team works behind the scenes to preserve these delicate treasures for future generations.

The opening event takes place from 5- 7pm and will feature refreshments and a Q&A with conservator Laura Wahl, who curated the exhibit, at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display in the Hagley Library building through March 31, 2026.

$10 for members; $20 for non-members
BEYOND THE CITY

Suite M Gallery

5714 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 302-598-3490
Artists: Sara Klingmeyer and Joseph Fiducioso
BEYOND THE CITY

M.Coty Designs

5808 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 302-545-5437
Artist: Mary Coty
BEYOND THE CITY

Jester Art Space

2818 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 484-947-8191 • jesterartspace.org
Artists: Jen Polillo and Matthew Raghunauth
About: Our May Art Loop features the work of Jen Polillo and Matthew Raghunauth.

Perspectives brings together two distinct yet deeply connected bodies of work that explore memory, identity, and personal history through color and form. Matthew Raghunauth’s vibrant figures pulse with energy, storytelling, and cultural resonance, while Jen Polillo’s imagined landscapes evoke introspective spaces shaped by emotion and recollection. Together, their works create a dialogue between outer expression and inner reflection, inviting viewers to reflect on how our experiences shape the way we understand the world around and within us.

Join us for the Opening Reception from 5- 7pm.
BEYOND THE CITY

Lumen Studio & Gallery

1601 Concord Pike, Suite 89
Tel: 302-545-3204
Artists: Kathleen Buckalew, Patt Panzer and Carson Zullinger
About:Group show featuring Kathleen Buckalew, Patt Panzer and Carson Zullinger. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.
BEYOND THE CITY

Mid Century Collections

803D Brandywine Blvd
Tel: 734-658-3308
Artist: Vincent Rivera
About:Painting (acrylic), digital art, street/urban art, wearable art, abstract, pop art.

Vincent “Vinnie” Rivera is a multidisciplinary artist from Wilmington, Delaware, and an Art Battle Wilmington champion. He draws inspiration from nature, music, and film. His work spans bold pop and urban art, abstract design, digital media, murals, and custom sneakers and clothing. Each piece reflects raw energy, vibrant color, and an evolving personal vision.
BEYOND THE CITY

Oldhead Tattoo

109 N. Maryland Avenue
Tel: 482-8819 • Oldheadtattoo.com
Artist: Bruce Gulick
About:There are seasons of Life and seasons of weather, and within these frameworks, there is much that can be captured on canvases for artists.

Bruce Gulick has captured many of the moments of life and moments within seasons in his works in oils, gouache, acrylics, and digital paintings. Come explore the depths of color, texture perspectives, in life in its many stages in this exhibit.

The reception is from 5 to 8 PM, on Friday, March 6. The artwork display is available to be seen most days, depending upon Gallery hours, through the end of June. This Art Loop location is two doors down from India Palace restaurant, on Maryland Avenue. Parking is also available on Matthes Avenue, next to Richardson Park Methodist Church.

Bruce Gulick has been painting landscapes and other works of Nature for over 20 years, while creating bespoke tattoos for over 30 years. He has worked in and managed salons in Delaware, Arizona, Martha’s Vineyard, and other East Coast locations. Bruce has created murals throughout Wilmington, as well as in Tucson, AZ and in various businesses across the country. Oldhead Tattoo & Gallery is a welcoming tattoo studio and art space, located in beautiful Five Points, Delaware. This art space brings together three of the things Bruce loves most: tattooing, painting, and making music, which he also has been creating for more than 30 years. The studio feels calm and comfortable, with walls full of Bruce’s original oil and gouache paintings, digital paintings and prints.

Bruce specializes in realism and Nature-inspired tattoos, as well as reworking and covering older tattoos, always with care and attention to the individual. Oldhead Gallery is a place to slow down, talk about ideas, look at art and get tattooed in a thoughtful, intentional and personal way. Come experience the relaxed gallery atmosphere, while being able to listen to some of Bruce’s original music.
BEYOND THE CITY

Rockwood Park & Museum

4651 Washington Street Extension
Tel: 302-761-4240
Artists: Group Show
About:We the People… - Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Rockwood’s 50th anniversary, five artists have taken over different rooms of the mansion exploring the idea of what it means to be an American today.

We the People… is a contemporary art exhibition set within the historic Rockwood Mansion. This exhibition explores what it means to be an American by drawing on Rockwood’s historic portrait collection as inspiration and contextualizing it for modern audiences. To achieve this, five contemporary artists were invited to take over Rockwood by creating portraits of their own and curating the space in which their artwork is shown. By placing their work in direct conversation with Rockwood’s historic spaces, objects, and stories, these artists all collectively address who is historically being represented, who is not, and what do portraits tell us about both the sitter and the people who keep them. Featuring the work of: Yikui (Coy) Gu Lauren E Peters Alim Smith Shefon N Taylor Mikayel Thurin In the 1913 Parlor: Americans in History - Building on themes present in “We the People…”

Rockwood has partnered with schools to blend together historical and contemporary Americans in one unique rotating exhibition. For the month of May artwork created by the students of A I du Pont High School explores the idea of identity though honoring those who are important to us by featuring portraits of friends and family in a variety of styles inspired by famous artists. In the Brittle Beauty Gallery: Treasured Memory Crafted Identity – Rockwood’s Shipley and Bringhurst families arrived in America before the formation of the United States. Generations of this family encountered people and moments that shaped American history. Through an intimate collection of portraits, photographs, personal objects, and writings on view documenting the experiences, relationships, and ideas of these family members during a period of profound cultural and technological change.

Join us for the opening reception at the Art Loop from 4-8pm. The show runs through September 6, 2026.
BEYOND THE CITY

The Station Gallery

3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 654-8638 • stationgallery.net
About:Join us for the Spring Group Show featuring Frank DePietro, Lynne Lockhart, Kirk McBride, Laura McMillan and more! The Group Show features new Magnolia Blossom paintings by Frank DePietro and complimentary pieces by other Gallery artists.

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