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Friday, October 2, 2026

Starting @ 5:00PM

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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.

October Exhibitions

DOWNTOWN​

2nd & LOMA

211 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Tel: (302) 655-0124 • 2ndandloma.com
Artist: Victoria Lawrence
About: Gods and Monsters features works created through a lens darkly. Vivid and psychedelic, this collection takes the viewer on a journey through a modern telling of classic mythology stories from Greek, Roman, and Native American cultures.

Victoria Lawrence is an award-winning regional artist. She works in her studio in Bethlehem, PA as well as en plein air, blending nature scapes with visionary insight.

Complimentary Happy Hour, Live Music by Velvet Bunny at the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm. Free Parking at Del Tech Lot 4 entrance on Orange Street between Martin Luther King and 2nd Streets.
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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

Artist: Chi Modu
About: Bridge Art Gallery will present "All About Color," a retrospective celebrating the life and work of Chi Modu (1966–2021), the photographer widely credited with shaping the visual identity of hip-hop's golden era. The exhibition runs September 11 through November 14, 2026, with an opening reception on September 11 from 5 to 8pm.

As chief photographer and director of photography for The Source magazine throughout the 1990s, Modu captured many of hip-hop's most enduring images, photographing Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, and others. His portraits, along with his photojournalism from the streets of New York City and South Central, Los Angeles, helped define how the world saw the artists and culture of the era.

"There aren't any real pictures without trust between both subject and photographer," Modu once said of his approach, which favored instinct and connection over direction.

Modu's work has appeared in Newsweek, Vibe, and publications across Europe and Asia, and his 2016 book Tupac Shakur: Uncategorized remains a defining visual record of the artist. He passed away in May 2021 at age 54.

This exhibition marks the first major presentation of Modu's work at Bridge Art Gallery, inviting the Wilmington community to experience the photography that helped shape hip-hop's history.
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1883 Superfine Lane 438-3305

Brandywine Village Welcome/Education Center

Artist: Delaware Impressionist Palette Knife Acrylic Artist K.O. Simms
About: K.O. Simms, whose full name is Keith O’Brien Simms, is a highly regarded Wilmington, Delaware artist, educator, muralist, and art director whose career spans more than four decades. A graduate of Delcastle Technical High School and the University of Delaware, Simms works in acrylics, watercolor, pen and ink, and pastels, and is particularly recognized for his vibrant impressionistic landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits depicting the people, places, and history of Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region. His distinctive palette-knife technique gives his paintings a rich, energetic quality, while his work as an art instructor has introduced generations of children and adults to the creative process. His art has been exhibited throughout Delaware and is held in corporate, private, and public collections, including the Delaware Art Museum, which acquired his 2021 portrait of Negro League baseball legend William “Judy” Johnson.

Join us for our first Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm. The art will be on the walls and easels in and among the museum installations. Most of the pieces are for sale. There will be refreshments (Wine, Cheese, soft drinks, etc.) with background music.
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Chris White Gallery

701 N. Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE​
Tel: 302-475-0998 • chriswhitegallery.com
Artists: Marie Carmel and David Warren Norbut
About:The Art of Becoming explores fluidity, emotion, and the continuous process of personal transformation through a combination of abstract art and abstract portraiture. Flowing forms, layered textures, expressive movement, and facial expressions reveal how emotions shift, evolve, and shape who we become. Each piece captures a moment within that journey, inviting viewers to connect with their own experiences of healing, self-discovery, change, and growth.

Marie Carmel Smith, professionally known as Marie Carmel, is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and software engineer based in Delaware. Working across ink, acrylic, oil, digital and mixed media, she creates expressive work centered on emotion, identity, fluidity, and transformation. Her work invites viewers to connect with experiences that are often deeply felt but not easily put into words. Alongside her artistic practice, Carmel is developing a creative app designed to connect artists and curators with resources, opportunities, and one another. @carmelcreates


Otherworldly Dreams is a series of 8x10 wet plate collodion tintypes made by hand on location in Delaware’s natural spaces. Conserving a 175-year-old photographic process while bringing attention to a continued conservation of our public lands.

David Warren Norbut (b. 1982) is an American photographer with a passion for shooting portrait and documentary work. He specializes in shooting film and wet plate collodion tintypes. His photographs have been published in The Guardian, The New York Times and have been exhibited in several galleries around the globe. David is drawn to capturing the raw beauty of the people he meets and the environments surrounding us. He is based in Wilmington, Delaware.


Join us for the Art Loop reception for both exhibits from 5- 8pm.
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Christina Cultural Arts Center Edward Loper, Sr. Gallery

705 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Artist: Nathan L. Nicholson
About: Artist statement: I work at the intersection of mediums—digital art, chalk, Conté crayon, ink, photography, and paint converge in my practice to form composite and mixed media pieces that resist a single category. This layering isn't just technical; it's philosophical. My art seeks to lift the misunderstood and underrepresented. In many of my works, I bring skin tones down to a deep, sublime black, which becomes reverent and undeniable; in others, I render skin in uniform grayscale—a nod to the uniqueness of Black people that is sometimes lost in assumed stereotypes. Despite these less-than-vibrant tones, the beauty of the composition and the individuality of the subject still shine through. Just as I bring together disparate materials, my deepest artistic purpose is to bring people together.

Collaboration sits at the heart of everything I make. I'm not interested in creating work that simply hangs on a wall for passive viewing—I want to create with my audience, not just for them. This is where my creative motto comes in: Make your mark. It's more than a phrase I return to; it's a call to action.

This exhibition invites you into that collaboration directly. Throughout the space, you'll find paper and materials—markers, pens, charcoal, Conté crayons—waiting for your hand. I'm asking you to make an abstract mark, in whatever form feels true to you. You may initial it if you'd like or leave it anonymous. Afterward, those individual marks will be gathered and rearranged into a new composition, unique to this installation. As the exhibition travels, it will grow—each city, each audience, adding new marks to what becomes an ever-expanding, ever-changing collective work. If you return, see if you can find yours.

This process mirrors the bigger picture behind all my work: an invitation for each person to make their mark with their God-given individuality, wherever they stand—celebrating the divine inspiration and sacred purpose that is uniquely theirs. There is freedom in being fully you. My hope is that this body of work, and this exhibition in particular, offers not just something to look at, but inspiration to carry into life—a reminder that the abstract strokes of many hands can become something beautiful together.

Art Loop reception from 5- 7pm with light refreshments.
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City of Wilmington’s Redding Gallery

800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
302-576-2100 • cityfest.com/redding-gallery
Artists: Group Show
About: The rhythm of jazz comes alive through color, texture, and imagination in Interlude in Color, an exhibition celebrating the expressive connection between visual art and music.

Hosted at Redding Gallery, this inspiring exhibition showcases the work of an extraordinary group of local artists whose unique voices create a vibrant visual soundtrack that echoes the improvisation, soul, and energy of jazz.

Featuring works by: Kat Corvidae • KO Simms • Tanya Bracey • Irina Turner • Janice King • Crystal Baynard • Donald Lambert III • Xyare Patrick • Desi Steele • Khamari Smith • Jimmy Thompson • Taniel Harvey • Velvet Pointdexter • Andre Jones

Whether you're a longtime art collector, a jazz lover, or simply looking to experience the creativity of our local arts community, Interlude in Color invites you to immerse yourself in an exhibition where every piece has its own rhythm and every artist brings a distinct voice to the conversation.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 4- 7pm. The show runs through September 30.
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Create Magic Studio

419 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
302-439-0805
Artists: Todd Purse, Vik Hart and Heather Thornton
About: A spooky Delaware art gallery featuring the haunted works of local Delaware artists. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.
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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!"
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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.
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Gallery at Grace United Methodist Church

900 N. Washington Street
Tel: 302-655-8847
Artist: Ciera Suragh
About: “Beyond the Silhouette” shows uncertainty using the human body through a lack of detail using figures, shadows and silhouettes in areas and settings with little to no identity indicators. It leaves room for perception and interpretation of the unknown. It also explores how these figures occupy physical and emotional space. Artist Statement: By creating art, I explore my emotions, experiences, and childlike imagination. I express what I can't always put into words through visual storytelling to find beauty in moments of uncertainty and give myself hope. By sharing my work, I hope to encourage people to explore their ideas and creativity.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm.
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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.
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The Grand Opera House

818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-7897 • thegrandwilmington.org
Grand Gallery: Eunice LaFate

baby grand gallery: Rolando Corpus
About:
Grand Gallery: This Exhibition features my journey in corporate America, shaping me to use my canvas to address social issues. The themes highlighted are Historical Wilmington Landmarks, like the Rockford Tower, Sugar Bowl Pavilion, and the YMCA. In the realm of social issues are Marriage Equality, Loving vs State of Virginia, Women’s March on DC, and the 2020 Riots about Justice and Peace. Prominent historic figures are represented by then Senator Obama at Rodney Square. He became America’s first Black President. Kamala Harris, America’s first Black Female VP serving with President Joe Biden.

“This exhibition is my most important as an artist and historian, over the past four decades.”

Artist statement: I paint what I witness.

For 40 years, I have recorded Wilmington – the joy, struggle, change, and hope. Folk art is the people's history. Not textbooks, but what we have lived.

“Reflection and Vision Forward” asks us to look back so we can move ahead. We reflect on Obama at Rodney Square, the Women’s March, 2020’s calls for Justice, and we hold a vision forward for our children.

I continue to paint, because if we don’t preserve our stories in color, who will?

Eunice LaFate | LaFate Gallery | 2026 Best Local Artist Upstate: Delaware Today

Baby Grand Gallery: Rolando Corpus is a American painter born in Manila, Philippines and lives in Wilmington, Delaware. He began painting at a very young age and apprenticed with his uncle, noted Filipino National Artist Federico Aguilar Alcuaz. Corpus earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and a Master of Art from the University of Pennsylvania, USA. His oil paintings focus on landscapes, cityscapes, and interior scenes painted in a realistic and fluid style. Known for his attention to light and color, Corpus creates images grounded in observation and shaped by the places he has visited. Corpus's latest solo shows include the Hazelton Art League (Spring 2024) and the Historic Odessa Foundation (Spring 2026)

Artist statement: I paint landscapes, cityscapes, and interior scenes that explore how light defines space and mood. My approach combines realism with loose, intentional brushwork that leaves room for gesture and atmosphere. I am drawn to everyday scenes—city streets, landscapes, interiors—because they reveal character through subtle shifts of color and illumination. Painting for me is a process of observation: noticing how light changes a familiar setting and translates that experience into form. 
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Huxley & Hiro Booksellers

601 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-439-0805 • huxleyandhiro.com
Artist: Darnell Bailey
About: Darnell Bailey showing an assortment of his paintings and drawings. Darnell Bailey is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, and educator. He developed his artistic talents from a young age by impressing classmates with drawings of cartoon characters and then graduating to more challenging pursuits like charcoal portraits or acrylic landscapes.

As an educator, he is aiming to inspire young people to value the things that make this world a better place to live in. This world often paints in such ugly colors, but he aims to bring balance by offering an alternative to all of that negativity. His body of work that aims to celebrate beauty in its many forms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Artist: Desi Steele
About: Join us this September’s Art Loop at The UAE and experience a vibrant collection of artwork that captures the rhythm, energy, and soul of jazz through bold color and expressive style of Desi Steele.

Desi Steele is a realism artist based in Dover, Delaware, and studied at Delaware State University. After a ten-year journey of personal growth, she began her professional art career by participating in Middletown's Art Loop in 2024.

Today, Desi exhibits her work through Wilmington's Art Loop alongside talented local artists and is also an Art Battle Wilmington alumna. These experiences have allowed her to connect with the community while continuing to grow as an artist.

Inspired by history, nostalgia, and moments that become lasting memories, Desi creates detailed portraits and evocative scenes that spark emotion, reflection, and connection. She primarily works with water-mixable oil paints and has recently begun exploring oil pastels. With faith at the center of her creative journey, Desi is grateful to God for leading her back to art and continues to create work that reflects both her personal experiences and shared human stories.

“Desi is special artist whose detailed brush strokes leaves you captivated by the expression. There soul in her art. Not only pleasant to the view but it leaves you with a warm feeling.”
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Mezzanine Gallery

820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-577-8278 • arts.delaware.gov
Artist: Dayesla Ixtli
About:Artist statement: "My practice exists at the intersection of wearable sculpture, SFX body paint, and visual storytelling. Using the human body as an active, living canvas, I create pieces rooted in cultural memory, botanical life, and mythological archetypes. I challenge conventional expectations of femininity, presenting figures that embody raw power, divinity, and autonomy rather than fragile ornamentation. Through handcrafted headpieces, organic textures, and transformative pigment, I invite viewers to experience the body as a sovereign landscape of resilience, heritage, and continuous rebirth.”

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-7pm.
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MKT Gallery

200 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-289-6772
Artists: Carmina Cianciulli 
About: Old Paintings & Drawings is a beautiful tribute to women from around the world who created, stitched, designed, and shaped fabric and clothing. Through paintings and drawings, the exhibition brings visibility to their often-untold stories, honoring the creativity, craftsmanship, and legacy woven into generations of women’s work.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 6- 9pm with Music, Cocktails, and Community.

Bio: Carmina Cianciulli received her BFA from the Tyler School of Art, Temple University and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After careers in graphic design, teaching and industrial design, she has spent most of her professional life as an artist, a college administrator and college student mentor.

Cianciulli conducts individual career coaching and career preparation workshops, is an educational consultant, contributed articles to Artschools.com, and has juried many regional exhibitions. She served as vice chair of Eastern Center for Technology's Occupational Advisory Committee for Design, Photography and Illustration and served on the exhibition advisory committee and executive board of the Abington Art Center. She was the visual arts contributor to College Admission: From Application to Acceptance, published by Random House in 2011. In recognition of her service to the Tyler school of Art and Architecture community she received the Temple University Impact award.

Cianciulli’s work has been exhibited at the Perkins Center for the Arts, Penn State University, Virginia Tech University, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, the Elvehjem Museum, Temple University Rome, the Trenton City Museum, Bryn Athyn College, The Sold Firm Gallery, Delaware County Community College and the Ellarslie Museum..
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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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Solid Earth Studio

25 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 267-237-4304
About: We're opening Wilmington's first full-service, teaching pottery studio! Our doors will be open and the pottery wheels will be spinning! Stop in and check us out! Have a glass of wine, try some of Dave's homemade salsa (fresh from the garden), and have a look around. We'll save an apron for you if you wanna get your hands dirty! We'll be open from 4-9pm for our first Art Loop reception!
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Spaceboy Clothing

202 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-300-5516
Artist: Velvet Poindexter
About: Sand Storm showcases Velvet Poindexter's unique sand artwork at Spaceboy Clothing. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 9pm.

Bio: Born and raised in Delaware, Velvet Poindexter began painting as a way to cope with mental health challenges in her late teens. What started with painting on glass, canvas, and wood eventually evolved into a passion for creating textured sand paintings.

For the past 10 years, Velvet has used sand to create one-of-a-kind artwork meant to be experienced beyond sight. The texture represents the depth of her emotions and experiences, while vibrant colors reflect optimism and resilience.

After participating in more than 10 gallery shows, Velvet hopes to bring her work into non-traditional spaces where neurodivergent and disabled individuals can experience art through touch and other senses. Art has become a way of life for Velvet and her four children, who share her love of creating.
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Urban Artist Exchange Open Studios

16th & N. Walnut Streets, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-493-7614
Artist: Hikmatullah Kharoti
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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!
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The Delaware Contemporary

200 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-656-6466 • decontemporary.org
Artist: Kate Stewart
About: Experience Waveforms, a solo exhibition of recent paintings and textiles exploring intuition, experimentation, rhythm, and the unexpected. Through vibrant visual language and an improvisational process, the exhibition invites us to consider the connections between consciousness, sound, movement, and form. And lso the opening of Beyond the Perspective of what you see Photography Exhibition.

Intuition and experimentation are at the heart of Kate Stewart’s studio practice. Her work encompasses painting, drawing, textiles, collage, sculpture, public murals, and site-specific installations. Across these varied modes, recurring formal elements echo Tantric visual traditions, investigations into neural activity during shifting states of consciousness, and the waveforms explored in sound studies. Stewart’s process is guided by spontaneity and improvisation, welcoming unpredictability, allowing space for surprise and discovery. A rhythm of “call and response” unfolds as the work develops: time dissolves, and aesthetic decisions seem to arise almost beyond conscious control. The process recalls Louise Bourgeois’ notion of “feather-thoughts”—the unconscious ideas that inspired her spontaneous drawings.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 9pm with Live Music, Art Activity, Cash Bar , And Community.
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: Portia Mortensen
About: Her dynamic paintings include shapes she calls “Spinners”. Spinners are dualistic images intended to address the oppositions we all face; love vs loss, happiness vs despair, or life vs death. This exhibit is guest curated by Karen Delaney.
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
WEST SIDE

Howard Pyle Studio

1305 N. Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-656-7304
Artists: : Artwork by Studio Group Members
About: Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 7:30pm for the group exhibit of our Studio Group Members. Refreshments will be served with live music by Paul Nolan.
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
Artist:Janet Williams
About:Janet Williams presents her en plein air paintings of Arden and surrounding region, alongside portraits, outdoor concert paintings, and a selection of work available for purchase.

Janet Williams grew up in Ardencroft and returned to the community five years ago, after studying at the PA Academy of Fine Arts. Recently, she's participated in workshops at Studio Incamminati, The Sketch Club, The Plastic Club, and Fleisher. While Janet is primarily a plein air painter, she also has extensive experience with portrait and figure painting. She enjoys painting band musicians at Shady Grove concerts in Arden and noon concerts at Bellevue State Park. She exhibits locally and exhibits in plein air groups and competitions throughout DE, PA and Maryland.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5:30- 8pm and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
BEYOND THE CITY

Arsht Hall at UD

2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington
Tel: 302-573-4417
About:

Sheila Exum is an established artist who currently resides in Magnolia, DE. Her focus is on creating designs in various subject matter that creates the illusion of realism as well as abstract. She utilizes mixed mediums and materials to capture the moment with the goal of creating emotion from the viewer, while focusing on concept, composition, and color. Sheila has exhibited solo and group exhibitions in multiple galleries in Maryland and Delaware. Her greatest influence was and still is the art of Norman Rockwell.

Sheila gives back to the community by volunteering as an Art Instructor for the University of Delaware’s OLLI program and donating art to auctions for fund-raising events. She acquired her bachelor’s degree in art/business from Delaware State University, AutoCAD certification/engineering courses from Delaware Technical Community College and a master’s degree in Homeland Security from Wilmington University. Sheila’s artwork can be viewed on instagram@exum_art.


The Delaware Photographic Society (https://www.delawarephotographicsociety.org/) presents an exhibit of its members photographic prints of Landscapes, Waterscapes and Cityscapes, which will be held in Room 105.


Marvin and Eve Stone left an indelible mark on the OLLI Wilmington art community through years of passionate teaching, mentorship, and creative dedication. To celebrate their memory and artistic spirit, OLLI is organizing a commemorative retrospective display in the Cannon Reading Room. They taught for 35 semesters/ 17 years, up until Covid. They were always in the same rooms at OLLI.


Wine and tasty snack will be available along with live music at the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm.
BEYOND THE CITY

Bellefonte Arts

803-C Brandywine Blvd, Bellefonte, DE
Tel: 302-547-2573 • bellefontearts.com
Artist: Group Exhibition
About: This is a group exhibition of artist members at Bellefonte Arts. The exhibition features a chilling collection of Halloween-themed artworks. From darkly enchanting paintings to spine-tingling sculptures, each piece explores the mysterious, the macabre, and the magical! Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm with light refreshments.
BEYOND THE CITY

Bellefonte Cafe

804 Brandywine Blvd, Bellefonte, DE
Tel: 302-562-1436 • bellefontecafe.com
Artist: Deepa Iyer
About:A Universe Within is an exploration of the worlds we carry inside us—our emotions, memories, dreams, energy, and connections. Through mandalas, dots, vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and mixed media, I transform inner thoughts and feelings into visual stories.

Each artwork invites you to pause, look beyond the surface, and discover something personal within the layers of color and detail. This exhibition celebrates the idea that, just as the universe is vast and ever-changing, there is an entire universe within each of us.

Artist Bio: I am Delaware-based self-taught multidisciplinary artist exploring Mandala, Dot, Acrylic, Clay, and Mixed Media Art. Inspired by nature, culture, and tradition, my work blends intricate details with bold expression. For me, art is more than creation—it is a peaceful journey where i find my soul. Guided by my father’s passion for art since childhood, i continue to create meaningful pieces that connect tradition with contemporary creativity.

Solo art show upstairs; group art show downstairs with artist vendors outside; live music; food and drink specials.
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: Kirsten Ashley
About: A horror themed exhibit highlighting feminine rage, resilience, and dark mystique through art. Kirsten Ashley is a visual artist based in Wilmington, Delaware. She creates creepy, surrealist, and emotive artwork using a variety of mediums. Her tried and true motifs include girls and feminine goddess figures, skulls and skeletons with floral elements, trees, and portraiture. Some favorite mediums include watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and cut paper/silhouette cutting. However, she is constantly adding elements from trying new things including paint pouring and alcohol ink painting. She pulls inspiration from vintage Halloween imagery, literature and poetry, emotional distress, dreams, a love of libraries, and the chaos/beauty of the natural world.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm and enjoy light refreshments and small bites.
BEYOND THE CITY

Fusco Water Ice

3926 Kirkwood Highway
Tel: 993-03748
Artist: Lisa Cristofich
About: Lisa has been interested in photography since college. This exhibit represents a part of her energy and creativity after traveling all over the world.
BEYOND THE CITY

The Glad Studio

1339 Linden Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 410-458-1119
Artists: Stephen Parguey
About:A multidisciplinary exhibition revealing layers of shared experiences. It will be an artistic interpretation of what one is parting with, what sustains us through the times, and a celebration of starting a new journey, while standing in power together.

This show is inspired by featured orator Michael of the Lē. Group Show Featured Artists Include: Carly Maiorano, Kyle Bertone, Kasmira Seymour, Torrey Francis Malek, Regina Katz, Ciera Suragh, Cony Madariaga and more!

Oration and Spoken Word Poetry beginning at 7pm. Light refreshments provided.
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: Nature in Miniature is a Four Youth student art exhibit featuring photography and mixed-media works inspired by the beautiful, unique, and sometimes surprising details found in nature. Students look closely at plants, insects, textures, colors, and patterns, transforming their discoveries into small-scale works of art. The exhibit celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the amazing tiny worlds that are often hidden in plain sight.

Four Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving K–12 students through creative, hands-on programming. We combine environmental science, photography, and visual arts to help youth explore the natural world, build creative skills, and express their unique perspectives.

Please join us for the Opening Reception and meet the student artist. Light refreshments will be served.
BEYOND THE CITY

Lumen Studio & Gallery

1601 Concord Pike, Suite 89
Tel: 302-545-3204
Artists: Carson Zullinger
About:We dream of peace. We dream of transition. We dream of rebirth. We dream of the world that we are. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 8pm.
BEYOND THE CITY

Mid Century Collections

803D Brandywine Blvd
Tel: 734-658-3308
Artist: Amir Campbell, visual artist
About: Amir a distinguished artist and educator who earned his MFA from the University of Delaware and graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

He is a DELPHI Fellowship recipient and served as the Center for Anti-Racist Scholar Advocate at Arcadia University. In 2021, Amir was selected for the Mural Arts Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists and served as the "Artist in Residence" at Arcadia University.

Live Music Performance by Alexandria Reid, Flutist, Wine Tasting.
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

Poppycock Tattoo

1712 Marsh Road, Shoppes of Graylyn
Tel: 302-543-7973 • poppycocktattoo.com
About:Mark your calendars for our Retro Halloween Art Show on Friday, October 2nd from 6- 9 PM at Poppycock Tattoo! Over 15 local artists will be haunting the walls of our gallery show. Peruse splendidly spooky art, while enjoying sips and snacks as you mingle with fellow tortured souls. The gloriously gothic night includes Free Tarot Reading by Grunge Apothecary. See all you ghouls and goblins there!

Group art show artists include: Dave Mele, Jeff Madonna, Eric Hendrickson, Tina Marabito, Allison Sharpe, Jessica Weirback, Monika Nor-Cer, Mike Cerminara, Wendy Mitchell, Pat Higgins, Mark Rosenblatt, Ric Frane, Avalon Batory, Ken Miller, Jess Baker, Kurt Brecheis Jr, Maia Palmer.

The gloriously gothic night includes Free Tarot Reading by Grunge Apothecary.
BEYOND THE CITY

Rockwood Park & Museum

4651 Washington Street Extension
Tel: 302-761-4240
Artists: Group Show
About:Rockwood Park & Museum commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Rockwood’s own 50th anniversary with We the People… an exhibition inside Rockwood Museum’s historic and storied galleries. The exhibition We the People… explores what it means to be an American today by inviting areas artists to reflect on the characters and themes present in Rockwood’s historic portrait collection: paintings, prints and photographs of Rockwood’s private owners, servants, and guests from aro und 1840 through 1965. Americans in History Student Exhibition Building on themes present in We the People…, Rockwood has partnered with area schools to blend historical and contemporary Americans into the student artworks featured in one unique rotating exhibition. Running from May 1 through September 6, 2026, this month's exhibition features artwork by the students from Christiana High School.

Lauren E. Peters is a visual artist based in Wilmington, Delaware using self-portraiture to explore the construction and performance of identity. Creating a sense of identity is at the heart of the Rockwood portrait collection and Peters drew inspiration from the parallels between her work and Bessie’s c.1904 portrait dressed as the Queen of Lorraine by J. Scott-Smith and a series of photographs of Edward Bringhurst V modeling a gender non-conforming floral dress and cinched waist.

Alim Smith is a multidisciplinary Delaware-based artist whose versatile oeuvre revolves around the everyday moments in which his personal stories and experiences connect with a wider Black culture. Most recently, in 2026, Smith was nominated for a Grammy for Best Recording Package for his work on Mac Miller’s Balloonerism. For We the People… Smith drew inspiration from the surviving portraits of Rockwood Servants photographed by resident/owner, Edward Bringhurst V.

Yikui (Coy) Gu is a mixed media artist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His work focuses on the intersection of Chinese-American identity, pop culture, consumerism, and the socio-political. For We the People… Yikui (Coy) Gu took inspiration from the duality of the Shipley and Bringhurst’s fascination with collecting objects from the orient as an identifier of culture, wealth, and fashion with the simultaneous lack of representation of people of Asian descent at Rockwood.

Shefon N. Taylor is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice investigates how absence behaves as both language and material. Working across collage, assemblage and sculptural form, she builds compositions that create representation from the lack of it. Taylor seeks to draw comparisons and provide space for deep reflection into the servant lives at Rockwood.

Mikayel Thurin is a Haitian American mixed media and textile artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Composed of semi-abstracted portraiture swaddled in a cocoon of embroidery, felting, and collaged fabrics, Thurin’s work explores the layered energies of American life—juxtaposing collective joy and resistance with the weight of political power structures. Drawing inspiration from the Bringhurst and Shipley letters that provide a personal account of what would be historical moments and layered patterns popular on display at Rockwood Thurin aims to highlight the tension and celebration of reclaiming humanity in the face of oppression.
BEYOND THE CITY

The Station Gallery

3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 654-8638 • stationgallery.net
About: The group show includes work by Terry Anderson, Frank DePietro, Jennifer Kish, Patrick Gnan. This exhibit invites you to look at trees, not simply as a subject in nature, but as a living connection to change and renewal. Across the seasons, trees undergo transformation. Leaves emerge a rich green in the Springtime, deepen with the Summer sun and eventually ignite with color in the Autumn with hues of reds, yellows and orange, before falling away.

Beneath the surface, unseen roots reach outward and downward, intertwined with the earth. Above ground, trunks rise and branches stretch, creating intricate networks that echo the world below. The paintings in this show explore the relationship between the colors, textures, lines and spaces in between.

Together, these paintings reflect the way life is always changing while remaining rooted.

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

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ART LOOP SHUTTLE

The Art Loop Shuttle begins at 5:30pm and stops at 8:30pm. It will start at The Delaware Contemporary (TDC) and return to the TDC after stopping at participating venues.