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Friday, April 4, 2025

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.

April Exhibitions

DOWNTOWN​

2nd & LOMA

211 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Tel: (302) 655-0124 • 2ndandloma.com
Light and Dark
Artist: Beverly Ross
About: Beverly loves to work with mixed media art. She specializes in paint pouring on laser templates. She has two businesses: Motorcycle Drippings Art and newly opened Keep Your Paint Brush In The Paint. facebook.com/motorcycledrippings

Live music by Currie Wayne Clayton, Jr. Complimentary Happy Hour at the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.
DOWNTOWN​

919 Gallery Market

919 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Fragments of the Whole
Artists: Megan Ambroch
About: Megan Ambroch is an innovative and dynamic artist known for her distinctive blend of abstract expressionism and contemporary realism. Her work explores themes of human connection, personal identity, and the fluidity of memory. With a keen interest in color dynamics and texture, Ambroch creates visual experiences that evoke deep emotional responses. Her artwork often features intricate layering, both physically and conceptually, allowing viewers to engage with the pieces in multiple ways, discovering new interpretations upon each encounter.

Ambroch’s work speaks to a universal human experience, with a particular focus on the interplay between inner emotion and external reality. Through mixed media and striking use of light and shadow, her pieces blur the line between chaos and order, creating a tension that is both captivating and thought-provoking.

An art show based on her work could be aptly titled "Fragments of a Whole", reflecting her thematic exploration of how individual moments and emotions come together to form a larger, more intricate picture of human experience. This title encapsulates the way Ambroch’s art challenges viewers to see beyond the surface and understand the deeper connections between seemingly disjointed elements.

This collection is some of her favorites new and old. Currently available for purchase for a limited time. @ambrochart @megsmakeuphair @shcosmetics Megan Ambroch is an innovative and dynamic artist known for her distinctive blend of abstract expressionism and contemporary realism. Her work explores themes of human connection, personal identity, and the fluidity of memory. With a keen interest in color dynamics and texture, Ambroch creates visual experiences that evoke deep emotional responses. Her artwork often features intricate layering, both physically and conceptually, allowing viewers to engage with the pieces in multiple ways, discovering new interpretations upon each encounter.

Ambroch is a self taught artist and when she’s not painting on canvas she is painting her celebrity clientele as a successful freelance makeup artist and founder of clean beauty brand shcosmetics.com.

Fine art, live music, drinks and light bites at the Art Loop reception from 5-7pm with special guest guitarist Pat Maroney.
DOWNTOWN

The Chancery Market
Food Hall

1313 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-421-2005
Greater Wilmington Beer Week -
The Art of Beer
DOWNTOWN​

Bridge Art Gallery

213 N. Market Street 353-4527 • bridgeartgallery.net
Fiber Secrets: The Art of Maurice Evans
Artists: Maurice Evans
About: Step into the mesmerizing world of Fiber Secrets, a captivating solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Maurice Evans at the Bridge Art Gallery in Wilmington, DE. Known for his bold use of color, texture, and intricate layering, Evans weaves together themes of culture, identity, and storytelling in a striking fusion of mixed media and textile-inspired compositions. This exhibition unveils the hidden narratives within fabric and form, inviting viewers to explore the rich interplay between tradition and modern expression. Fiber Secrets is a celebration of artistic depth, where every thread holds a story waiting to be discovered. Bridgeartgallery on Instagram

Enjoy refreshments at the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.
DOWNTOWN​

Chris White Gallery

701 N. Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE​
Tel: 302-475-0998 • chriswhitegallery.com
Emerging Artists Group Show
Artists: Various Artists
About: The Emerging exhibition at Chris White Gallery, curated by Cony Madariaga, brings together a diverse group of artists, each with their own unique backgrounds and artistic styles. This group exhibition highlights fresh ideas and exciting talent from up-and-coming artists who are redefining the boundaries of contemporary art.

The common theme that unites the work of all the artists is the exploration of identity, transformation, and self-expression. Each artist delves into how personal experiences, growth, and external influences shape their sense of self and creative vision. Their works explore change, self-reflection, and empowerment, using art to express complex emotions and challenge societal norms.

The exhibition reflects the energy and promise of the next generation of artists who are reshaping the art world in real time. These emerging voices offer new perspectives and invite viewers to engage with art as it unfolds, witnessing the creative journeys of these artists as they grow and evolve. Emerging is a celebration of the endless possibilities within art, proving that the future is always being created in the present. Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.

The artists include: Marie Carmel (instagram.com/mariecarmelcreates), Sarah Goffney (instagram.com/sarah.goffney), Talisa Baptiste (instagram.com/talisabaptiste), Luis Diaz (instagram.com/lulodart), Adrian Colon (instagram.com/_adrianantonio), Erika Acevedo (instagram.com/rickyjaee), Lauren Deal (laurendealart.my.canva.site/#artist-statement), Milan Holly-Myers (instagram.com/themilanholly)

Curator: Cony Madariaga bio: My vision for this exhibition was to shine a spotlight on emerging artists and provide them with the visibility they truly deserve. My approach to curating began with a focus on each individual artist, prioritizing their unique voice and work. Initially, I did not set out with a specific theme for the exhibition; instead, my goal was simply to highlight these talented creators. As the works started to come in, I began to identify common threads and themes that naturally emerged, bringing the exhibition into focus.

This show feels exciting and fresh to me, and I hope that you, too, can connect with this diverse range of art and the incredible artists behind it. A heartfelt congratulations to all the artists involved—keep creating, and thank you for being a part of this journey.
DOWNTOWN​

Christina Cultural Arts Center Edward Loper, Sr. Gallery

705 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Eye Shadow - a Bebe Coker Brainchild
Artists: Various Artists
About: Eye Shadow -- a Bebe Ross Coker BrainChild -- is an exploration of lived themes from a woman's perspective. Subjects include nature, self- development, feminism, motherhood, health & wellness, spirituality, friendship, community, social justice and more.

Featured artists include: Irina Angelova @artsbyangelova, Amy Nitchman @amynitchman, Laura Snipe @lauras.coloful.art, Kim Lucas @kimlucasart, Shilpi Gupta @shilpifinearts, Mardi Russ @russangels, Caroline Zeitler @carolinezeitler, Crystal Baynard-Norman @crystalbaynard, Janice King @janicekingart

Enjoy light refreshments at the Art Loop reception from 5-7pm
DOWNTOWN​

City of Wilmington’s Redding Gallery

800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
302-576-2100 • cityfest.com/redding-gallery
Celebrating the Contributions of Global Women
Artists: Various Artists
About: Wilmington’s Redding Gallery will celebrate the contributions of local, national and global women with this collection of photographs and information. Featured photographs include Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Lt. Andrea Boone, Dr. Velma Scantlebury and more. Light refreshments at the Art Loop reception from 5-7pm.
DOWNTOWN

DE.CO Food Hall

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

Delaware Historical Society

505 N. Market Street
Tel: 302-295-2395 • dehistory.org
Vintage Wilmington
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 at Grace United Methodist Church

900 N. Washington Street
Tel: 302-655-8847
Brighter Days
Artist: Sakanna Walls
About: Sakana Walls is a 53-year-old artist raised in Philadelphia. While he was developing himself and his creative process, he was introduced to Philadelphia Mural Arts Project. This opened doors that allowed him to evolve as a creative artist. Most of his artwork is acrylic, but he also likes to experiment by using and mixing other mediums.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-7pm with light refreshments.
DOWNTOWN

Girard Craft & Cork

224 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 774-292-1854
Tarot Series: The Lovers, featuring other Valentine's Day themes
Artist: Morgan M. Daughton
About: Morgan M. Daughton, Multi-Mediums. Local self-taught artist with a love for the esoteric. Valentine themed Wine tasting & Art from 4-8pm. Art for sale. 5% off the bottle tasted on February 7th.
DOWNTOWN

The Grand Opera House

818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-7897 • thegrandwilmington.org
“Everyday Extraordinary” (The Grand)

The Howard Pyle Studio Group (baby grand)
Grand Gallery: Steve M Peura

About: Steve M Peura is a graduate of the University of Michigan and a recently retired non-profit executive in healthcare and education. He is a self-taught artist and paints with acrylics on canvas in a variety of artistic styles including realism, still life, impressionism, and abstraction. The paintings in this exhibit were chosen to reflect Steve’s exploration of the extraordinary that exists in the everyday.
baby grand Gallery: The Howard Pyle Studio Group

The Howard Pyle Studio Group presents a powerful collection depicting experiences, places, concepts, plein air, in the studio, and art retreats.

Many opportunities include creating art during Studio Workshops, on foot at Winterthur, the Brandywine or face-to-face with the animals at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science.

Twenty-eight professional artist members of the Howard Pyle Studio Group exhibit many forms of art: lithography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, mixed-media, drawing, mosaics, photography, and textiles.

This exhibit represents a variety of views, giving artists an opportunity to share their vision and ideas with others.

The Howard Pyle Studio galleries of the members’ artwork are open to the public during the 1st Fridays for the Wilmington Art Loop nights and by appointment for tours.

The members of the Studio Group are deeply dedicated to maintaining and preserving this great legacy that Howard Pyle and his students created. Since 1950, members of Studio Group, Inc. have enjoyed the advantages of this well-designed studio that offers painters, with its ample spaces, large skylights, and unique architecture.

Just off the sidewalk on North Franklin Street, between Pennsylvania and Delaware Avenues, is the Howard Pyle Studio.

It continues to serve its original purpose as a working studio and source of instruction for artists. At the turn of the century, Howard Pyle was one of the most popular illustrators in America. When he opened his school in the Franklin Street studio in 1900, he attracted a group of young, eager-to-learn artists such as NC Wyeth, Harvey Dunn, and Frank Schoonover who thrived under Pyle’s teaching and whose collective talent illuminated the “Golden Age of Illustration”. Over time, Pyle, his many successful students and their descendants became known as the Brandywine School.
DOWNTOWN

Huxley & Hiro Booksellers

419 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-439-0805 • huxleyandhiro.com
Boxes & Crates
Artist: Jack Knight
About: Jack Knight has exhibited his work in over 200 shows, including solo exhibitions at the Noyes Museum, Kingston Gallery, and the Schenectady Museum, and featured in prestigious institutions such as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and the Butler Institute of American Art. In addition to his career as an artist and adjunct art instructor, Knight spent over three decades in the railroad industry.
DOWNTOWN

John William Gallery

1313 N Market Street Wilmington, DE
Tel: 585-317-5409
Tracing Clouds of Memories
Artists: Emmanuel Aboagye
About: Shaped by time and space, memory is a sea of clouds that holds fragments of selfhood and belonging. Every small gap contains a bold truth about who we are, where we come from, and what we hope to become. Every memory, however near or distant, guides us towards change.

Tracing Clouds of Memories: Emmanuel Aboagye engages with the language of painting to trace the gaps of memory that shape human identity, heritage, and belonging. Drawing from his lived experiences, Emmanuel Aboagye uses memory to mediate between the distance of the past and present and of the visible and invisible. For example, the artist uses his creative expression to reconstruct his familial relationships through imagination to fulfill an emotional need for closeness and belonging. Emmanuel Aboagye also employs textures, color, and everyday objects to create a tangible record of the fleeting nature of memories where red represents urgency, blue represents longing, and black represents loss. This method heightens the power of sensory experiences, time, and feelings, revealing the gaps in memory.

The exploration of personal and collective identity continuously stimulates memory. In Tracing Clouds of Memory: Emmanuel Aboagye invites us to confront the seemingly passive yet fragmented nature of memory, where one can activate the recollection of the past as a step towards liberation.

Shaped by time and space, memory is a sea of clouds that holds fragments of selfhood and belonging. Every small gap contains a bold truth about who we are, where we come from, and what we hope to become. Every memory, however near or distant, guides us towards change.

-Emerging Curator Sasha Thompson
DOWNTOWN

LaFate Gallery

227 N. Market, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-753-5789
Jazz Art
Artist: Eunice LaFate
About: Exhibition of an array of Jazz Art Tropical flowers, paintings by Eunice LaFate.

Live music by Bill Everman & Alana with Silent Auction and refreshments from 5-8pm.
DOWNTOWN

Mezzanine Gallery

820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-577-8278 • arts.delaware.gov
Myth, Muse & Monster (and Other Nonsensical Oddities)
Artist: J.F. Arsenault
About: Myth, Muse, and Monster (and Other Nonsensical Oddities) explores a collection of sentient chimeras, mythological characters, legends and muses. Many of these pieces invite the viewer to step into their imagination and concoct their own stories, others are to be interpreted and a few are of no sense at all. Who are these creatures and characters? Where did they come from? What stories might they tell?

This collection draws inspiration from the visual storytelling traditions of Howard Pyle and Frank Schoonover of the Brandywine School, and the imaginative worlds of artists like Frank Frazetta, Edmund Dulac and Gustave Moreau. Standing on the shoulders of these giants influenced and shaped this body of work that blends narrative art and symbolism or is it just the nonsensical ravings of a lunatic mind? This exhibit offers the viewer a small escape, a momentary vacation into the strange and wondrous world of the shared imagination of artist and viewer.

J. F. Arsenault statement: My work is rooted in storytelling, drawing from myth, legend, and history to create images that evoke curiosity and wonder. Inspired by illustrators like Howard Pyle and Edmund Dulac, I explore themes of folklore, mythical creatures and symbolism—blending classical techniques with an evolving creative process. I strive to balance discipline with discovery, allowing each piece to take on a life of its own. Through my work, I hope to invite viewers into a world where imagination takes over and new stories unfold. https://www.instagram.com/jf.arsenault.art/

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

MKT Gallery

200 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-289-6772
Blondie Mansion Suites Residency Pop-Up
About: Join us for the Blondie Mansion Suites Residency Pop-Up on Friday, April 4, from 6- 9 PMl!

This exciting opening night event will feature a curated selection of local businesses and artists, including Smash Label, JoNia Miller, and more. Enjoy an evening of shopping, art, and community as we celebrate local talent and creativity.

Don’t miss this vibrant kickoff to the Blondie Mansion Suite’s residency program!
DOWNTOWN

The Queen

500 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-7897 • thegrandwilmington.org
An Urgent Message
Artist: Max Daley
About: Max is a multimedia artist living in the city of Wilmington. They create pieces using acrylic paint, watercolor paint, and digital. These elements are often combined in a collage style, and advocate for a better future. Their pieces in the upcoming loop are made to look like postcards, and focus on expressing frustrations surrounding climate change.
DOWNTOWN

The SOLD Firm

800-B N. Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE
Coming of Ages Group Show
Artists: Kristin Bainger, Joseph Barbaccia, Carmina Cianculli and Lee Pohlsander
About: Step into the world of "Coming of Ages", art exhibition curated by the youngest up and coming Art Curator in Wilmington, 17-year-old Cab Calloway Student, Nia Rae! This group exhibit exclusively features four senior visual artists from the Baby Boomer era. We are proud to present Kristin Bainger, Joseph Barbaccia, Carmina Cianculli and Lee Pohlsander. Each artist brings a diverse style, ranging from traditional to new explorations methods, giving you a fresh perspective of how art is presented.

Beyond showcasing their individual talents, the exhibit aims to bridge the gap between generations of visual artists, encouraging younger generations to not only continue with their craft, but also gain knowledge and wisdom from senior artists, through their stories and journeys as not only an artist, but as a person. It’s time to give these senior visual artists their flowers, honoring their long dedication and contributions to the artistic community, inspiring the future generations to come. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm and enjoy music and refreshments.
DOWNTOWN

Spaceboy Clothing

202 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-300-5516
Wilmington for Sale
About: Fascinated by the history of the area and it's manufacturing past. Co-owner Noah Merenda has curated and collected Wilmington relics over the years. This has led him to recreate designs and advertising from business that used to make Wilmington their home. Antiques, Clothing and prints will be for sale for the first time to the public. Join us in celebrating Wilmington's past and future!

Noah Merenda AKA HIMMIE is a Wilmington based artist and Photographer. He is Co-Owner of Spaceboy Clothing. A Wilmington Delaware business since 2009. Spaceboy sells locally designed and printed clothing, Vintage items and gifts. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-9pm.
DOWNTOWN

Studio on Market

219 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-229-7108
Fine Art Landscape Photography
Artist: Jeff Herbert
About: Jeff Herbert is a Landscape Fine Art Photographer when he’s not busy shooting Advertising & Marketing Photography for Corporate Clients. Although he photographs beautiful scenes all year round, one of his absolute favorite subjects is snow storms. Come visit our Gallery during Art Loop to see more.
DOWNTOWN

Urban Artist Exchange Open Studios

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

The Delaware Contemporary

200 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-656-6466 • decontemporary.org
The Dinner Table spring season
Featured Artists:
Ladies Art House in the Hatch Gallery
Jessica Maria Hopkins in the ArtSource@ Gallery
About: The Ladies’ Art House, an artist collective dedicated to communal creativity and an exchange of ideas, presents the inaugural exhibition of founding members Jen Hintz Eggers, Kristina Ellura, and Rebecca Howell. This exhibition is a selection of their individual works that deals with ephemerality and the passage of time.

Jen’s paintings reflect on her experience of early motherhood. She combines sacred geometric patterns with branching lines and “mammary flowers” informed by physiology. In composing images layered with rich colors and symbolism, she is remembering that life is cyclical, persistent, and ever hopeful.

Kristina’s work revolves around universal symbols such as simple shapes or nature. Using layers of transparent fabric, light and video she discovers the ephemeral through signs and symbols that connect diverse cultures. Humans share more in our existence in this world than we realize and diametrically opposed beliefs often share symbolism and basic principles. Her work is meant to harken to something beyond the mundane.

Rebecca’s paintings are a meditative practice, executed in communion with nature, and crafted through a language of marks in order to explore the intrinsic beauty of impermanence. These marks represent her own personal calligraphy of the natural world and a chance to process life's fleeting moments as we navigate the continuous cycle of seasons and emotions.
RIVERFRONT

Delaware Theatre Company

200 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-656-6466 • decontemporary.org
LIFE LESSONS
Artists: Arden Artisans Collective
About: Discover the beauty of connection through Life Lessons, an invitational exhibit inspired by Delaware Theatre Company's production of Tuesdays with Morrie. This exhibition explores themes of mentorship, growth and the human spirit through the arts. Featuring artists working in multiple mediums: Steve Tanis- oil on canvas, Linda Celestian- fiberwork sculptures, Megan Murphy-King- ceramic sculpture, and Lon Sullivan- poured paint/mixed media.

LIFE LESSONS runs February 19- March 9, 2025 in the gallery off the theatre lobby. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4 pm and the hour prior to each show time. www.ardenartisans.com. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5:30- 7:30pm.

In addition, the play Tuesdays with Morrie runs on stage at Delaware Theatre Company from Feb 19-Mar 9, 2025. To purchase tickets, visit www.delawaretheatre.org, or call the Box Office at 302-594-1100.
RIVERFRONT

The Glad Suite

1339 Linden Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 410-458-1119
Capturing A Feeling
Artists: Group Show
About: The theme for our inaugural Art Loop is "Capturing a Feeling- Lingering With Moments in Music, Fashion, Nostalgia, Whimsy, and Luck," A Group Show featuring local artists. Featured Artists Include: Carly Maiorano of The Glad Suite, Katie Brown, Jen Hintz Eggers, Katie Kinsman, Sabrina Penguin, and Molly Rue Leitner.

Carly is an Artist and Collaborative Leader at The Glad Suite. She is most inspired by color, botanicals, friendship, memory, and the cultivation of joy. Her painting style embraces color and pattern, and explores boiling down subjects to pure forms in high contrast. Carly seeks inspiration by wandering local botanical gardens and by engaging with the local creative community.

For more Information, visit thegladsuite.com/events/capturing-a-feeling. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5:30-8:30pm with light refreshments and Live Music by Leaf Print!
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
Mark Kaufman Art Show
WEST SIDE

Blue Streak Gallery

1721 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-429-0506
Nature/Nurture
Artists: Anne Oldach & Ruth Ansel
About: Enjoy the paintings by Anne Oldach and Ruth Ansel through April 29th. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-7pm.
WEST SIDE

Blue Streak Gallery at Piccolina Toscana

1412 N. Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-429-0506
Together We Are Born
Artist: Elissa S. Davis
WEST SIDE

Delaware Center for Horticulture

1810 N. Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-6262 • thedch.org
“Time and Place Through Nature”
Artist: Corinne Pomeroy
About: Come enjoy our latest art gallery by painter Corinne Cowen Pomeroy. In this collection of paintings, Corinne uses her signature abstract style to depict topographic-like environments that call to mind one’s journey, while paying homage to the visual landscapes that embody time and place.

Corinne shares, “I’m inspired mostly by topography and the beauty and emotional depth of time and place. Memories are moments in our lives—good or bad—that shape our being and help chart our course. Nothing is more concrete in those moments than where we are and what we’re feeling, creating, over time, a “map” of sorts.

One’s immediate environment and what it evokes inside of them is core to my most recent work. Lately, I’ve been looking to my garden for inspiration. It’s a space to be in my own head and helps fuel creativity. Cultivating an outdoor space is a lot like painting—adding various elements to make a beautiful composition.”

With a fondness for the abstract, Pomeroy has earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from University of Delaware, where she also had the opportunity to travel to Florence, Italy, studying at the renowned Santa Reparata International School of Art. After dabbling in the Marketing and Advertising world for over 10 years, Pomeroy returned to her early passions and is currently teaching Ursuline Academy students in Visual Arts.

Art Loop reception on Friday, April 4 from 5:30pm to 8pm. Beer and wine are available for purchase and light refreshments will be available throughout the evening.
WEST SIDE

Fit Studio
presented by Blue Streak Gallery

62 Rockford Rd, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-429-0506
Cotton Candy
Artist: Wendy Hatch
WEST SIDE

Howard Pyle Studio

1305 N. Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-656-7304
Artists: Studio Group All-Member Show
About: "Bryn Mawr Tree", by M.C.Wagner acrylic on canvas 18x24 inches is one of the many works of art that will be at the Howard Pyle Studio Group Art Loop in April. M.C.Wagner has always been an artist at heart. She studied painting and art therapy at Moore College of Art and Design and later transferred to the University of the Arts. After college, M.C.Wagner worked at Macy’s interior design department and worked with Alzheimer’s patients in nursing homes; she fondly recalls painting and doing crafts with the residents.

In 2000, M.C.Wagner became a mother, and although she took time off from working, she never stopped creating. In her free time, she would paint, crochet, and enamel. She even found the time to write and illustrate three books. In 2016, M.C.Wagner began volunteering at Brandywine River Museum and became a Critter Maker. Two years later she started giving tours of the museum and began painting again with Karl J. Kuerner.

Now M.C.Wagner works at the Brandywine River Museum as a Studio Interpreter, giving tours of the NC and Andrew Wyeth homes, as well as continuing to paint with Karl. She loves to paint anything she is excited about—her life, her surroundings, and whatever else might inspire her. She works primarily in acrylic, although she is always open to branch out and learn something new. In addition to creating her world on canvas, M.C.Wagner also does commissions to put other’s worlds on canvases, too. She sells her paintings online and at local galleries. Conniewagner360 on Instagram

Free Admission, entertainment, parking and fun friends at the Art Loop reception from 5-7:30pm.
WEST SIDE

The Music School of Delaware

4101 Washington St, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-762-1132 • musicschoolofdelaware.org
Whispers of Nature
Artist: Flavia Loreto
BEYOND THE CITY

Centreville Place: Market & Cafe

5800 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 302-521-8789
Collages and Clayworks
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
The Art of Nature
Artist: ART Sisters
BEYOND THE CITY

Arden Buzz-Ware Gallery

2119 The Highway, Arden, D
Tel: 302-981-4811
Judith Blam - Retrospective of an Iconic Wilmington Artist
Presented by: her daughter, Naomi Clark
About: Judith Blam [1911-2008] was a professional textile designer in New York before settling in Wilmington. She worked in many mediums including oil, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, printmaking. Her experience in textiles is reflected in much of this work, as she redesigned what she found in nature, placing emphasis on prismatic planes of light which appear to shift through variation of color. Daughter, Naomi Clark, will display some of her own metal work, and can further expound on her mother's artistic legacy. April 4th 5:30-8PM at the Buzz!
BEYOND THE CITY

Bellefonte Arts

803-C Brandywine Blvd, Bellefonte, DE
Tel: 302-547-2573 • bellefontearts.com
The Nature of Fiber
Artists: Charlese Phillips
About: “The Nature of Fiber” is a collection of Charlese Phillips' work that demonstrate the versatility of fibers within each piece. From weaving, to embroidery, bead work, and embellishments, she explores the vast possibilities of her materials with fiber as the focal point. Inspired by color, texture and nature, she dives into narratives of identity, emotion, and balance. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.

Born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Charlese currently resides in Delaware and has always had a passion to create. Her creativity has taken many forms throughout her life from drawing, to ceramics, crafting, baking and designing cakes, photography, and so much more. In recent years her main creative focuses have been weaving, spinning yarn and painting. These various avenues of creativity have lead her to begin developing a collection of painted portraits incorporated into elaborate weavings. In 2011, Charlese received a BA in Fine Arts from Salisbury University and her Masters in Elementary Ed. degree from Wilmington University in 2019.

She began her fiber art journey in 2020 with macrame, and through that exploration, discovered weaving which has lead her where she is today. Once she fell in love with weaving, she started teaching herself how to spin yarn for her pieces. Since picking up fiber art, Charlese has challenged herself with each new piece to experiment with how far her materials can go and developing her color combinations. She allows her imagination to be the guiding force behind each works she creates.

In 2024, Charlese was awarded Best in Show at the 11th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition at the Rehoboth Art League for her piece, ‘EmpowerMINT’ (2024). She was also awarded a 2023 Emerging Artists Fellowship Grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts which was a huge catalyst in her pursuing her dream of creating full time. In 2022, Charlese was awarded Best in Show at the 11th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition for her piece, ‘Michaela Coel’ (2021), during her time as a high school educator. Now as a full time artist, Charlese also shares her creative passion with students across Delaware while partnering with the nonprofit organization, Delaware Institute for Arts in Education (DIAE) and with the Dover Art League where she teaches a variety of classes.

https://www.charleseannette.com
BEYOND THE CITY

David's Studio and Gallery Salon

2324 Cherry Lane, Arden
Tel: 545-7489
2024 New Paintings & Sculptures Exhibit
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
Arden Lamp Works
Artist: Micah Altman
About: Visit Finist and the Owl during the Wilmington Art Loop from 5-8pm in April to admire the creative work of Micah Altman from Arden Lamp Works.

Growing up in a suburb of Philadelphia, my home was full of lamps, which my father crafted from found objects – wallpaper rollers, vases, and sculpture. Likewise, I find beautiful art objects and fashion them into lamps. I then create one-of-a-kind shades to complement these unique table lamps.

As a child and teenager, I enjoyed all sorts of crafting, focusing later on photography and jewelry making. In college, I was a Double-Major in Fine Art and Biology at Sonoma State University in California. The purpose was to cultivate a career as a biological illustrator; therefore, my emphasis was on drawing from nature – bones, trees, flowers, insects, and animals. During this period, I discovered the field of Psychology. Following this new passion, I changed majors to Psychology, eventually pursuing and completing my Doctorate in Psychology at Hahnemann University in 1986.

Not until the new millennium did, I find the time and energy to return to art and crafts, having devoted myself for decades to a Psychology career and to my family. More recently, over a ten-year period, I trained in the creation of lamps and lampshades, and in 2023, when I moved to Arden, I launched my business, Arden Lamp Works.
BEYOND THE CITY

Suite M Gallery

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

M.Coty Designs

5808 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 302-545-5437
"On Paintings Over the Years"
Artist: Mary Coty
BEYOND THE CITY

Jester Art Space

2818 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 484-947-8191 • jesterartspace.org
Quilts as Works of Art
About: Coinciding with National Quilting Month, this exhibit features locally-created quilt art by members of the Brandywine Valley Quilters guild. Today’s quilts are visual treasures, offering innovative color combinations, shapes, and designs for everyone to enjoy.

Jester Art Space is a newly opened nonprofit organization in the historic Jester Farmhouse in North Wilmington, for local artists of all disciplines and skill levels to use as a community, working, and gallery space.

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

Lumen Studio & Gallery

1601 Concord Pike, Suite 89
Tel: 302-545-3204
Divergence Group Show
Artists: Carson Zullinger and Patt Panzer
About: Photography by Carson Zullinger and Patt Panzer are exhibited from March 7-April 30, 2025. As we deal with diverging realities, artists need to step up and document/create in this turbulent world.

Join us for the opening reception on March 7 from 5- 8pm. www.lumenstudiogallery.com, @Carson Zullinger
BEYOND THE CITY

The Station Gallery

3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 654-8638 • stationgallery.net
Artist: Group Show featuring 2025 Flower Market Artist Monique Sarkessian
About: Also showing new paintings by Sue Ciccone. Michele Foster, Mary Ann Weselyk. Opening Reception to Meet the Artists on Friday, March 7 from 5 – 8 pm.
DOWNTOWN

Spaceboy Clothing

202 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-300-5516
Wilmington for Sale
About: Fascinated by the history of the area and it's manufacturing past. Co-owner Noah Merenda has curated and collected Wilmington relics over the years. This has led him to recreate designs and advertising from business that used to make Wilmington their home. Antiques, Clothing and prints will be for sale for the first time to the public. Join us in celebrating Wilmington's past and future!

Noah Merenda AKA HIMMIE is a Wilmington based artist and Photographer. He is Co-Owner of Spaceboy Clothing. A Wilmington Delaware business since 2009. Spaceboy sells locally designed and printed clothing, Vintage items and gifts. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-9pm.

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