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Friday, November 7, 2025

Starting @ 5:00PM

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

A Note from the Mayor

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

October Exhibitions

DOWNTOWN​

2nd & LOMA

211 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Tel: (302) 655-0124 • 2ndandloma.com
Artist: Liezel
About: This show is about showcasing the beauty of everyday life — the unpolished, authentic moments — through art and fashion. It features giclée fine art prints for the home and wearable pieces for daily life, using high-quality DTG printing on t-shirts to transform everyday style into a canvas for artistic expression. Each piece highlights the unique character of architectural structures that shape people’s daily lives, spaces where they find inspiration, connection, and purpose.

Liezel Salvoro, originally from the Philippines, migrated to the United States three years ago. She started taking photos in 2010, and since then, it has become her passion. Over time, she has explored different styles, including portrait photography, but has always been drawn to capturing street scenes — showing how people live their daily lives within the environments shaped by their surroundings. Photography has always been her pride and joy.

Live Music by The Bees Neez. Complimentary Happy Hour from 5-8pm. Free Parking DelTech Lot 4 on Orange Street.
DOWNTOWN

The Chancery Market
Food Hall

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

Art O Mat

501 W. 7th Street • wilmingtonalliance.org
Artists: Brian Mills
About: Through a diverse array of mediums and artistic interpretations, "Resetting The Culture" playfully dissects and recontextualizes iconic imagery and narratives. The exhibition invites viewers to consider the deeper meanings embedded within our everyday consumption of media, prompting reflection on how these seemingly disparate elements shape our perceptions, values, and collective consciousness.

Brian Mills, a California-born artist currently based in Delaware, is known for his vibrant and eclectic "Miscel" style. He frequently draws inspiration from Pop culture, fashion, and music, incorporating bold pop art elements into his unique paintings. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Mills is deeply committed to community service. He is a firm believer in trusting God with one's gifts to foster peaceful personal growth and effectively empower others.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-7:30pm with Refreshments served.
DOWNTOWN​

Bridge Art Gallery

213 N. Market Street 353-4527 • bridgeartgallery.net
Artists: Lana Abraham-Murawski
About: Lana Abraham-Murawski is a Guyanese-American multidisciplinary artist whose work serves as a portal to other worlds—vivid, symbolic, and deeply emotional realms that invite transformation. Working across painting, drawing, printmaking, and installation, she creates lush, alternate landscapes inhabited by mystical beings and charged with spiritual energy. Her work blends the personal with the imagined, rooted in cultural memory and shaped by her background in both fine art and architectural design.
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Chris White Gallery

701 N. Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE​
Tel: 302-475-0998 • chriswhitegallery.com
Artists: Group Show curated by Cony Madariaga
About:Nuestras Historias is a group exhibition that celebrates the voices of Hispanic Heritage and honors the stories that shape our identities. Through various artistic mediums, this exhibition highlights personal narratives rooted in our ancestors, beliefs, hardships, joys, and cultural traditions.

The show features artwork from 27 Hispanic artists from Delaware and the surrounding states. These artists come from many different backgrounds and countries, yet within their diverse works, you will find a shared familiarity that unites us as humankind.

Artists include: Adrian A. Colón, Collazo, Natasha Colman, Angelica Vidro, Oscar Eduardo de Paz, Selena Angélica Martínez, Angel Garcia, Mónica López, Marieliz Montalvo, Juan Otalvaro, Erien S., Vanesa Simon, Karoline Wileczek, Sofía Corona-Flores, Lalo Cargut, Janice Castro, Isaura López, Kianflo, Nahiomy, Geraldo González, Lisette Ramos-Taylor, Nnahjo, Juan Santos, Rubén Sánchez López, Tintabrujita, Luis Diaz.

Curator statement: As an immigrant child with the privilege to live out my dreams on my own terms, I owe endless thanks to my parents for their sacrifice—for giving up their dreams so that I could pursue mine.

This is the second exhibition I have curated in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; the first, Extranjero/a, No Soy de Aquí, No Soy de Allá, took place in 2023. Since then, I have learned that one of my greatest joys comes from creating and opening spaces for other artists. Everyone has a story, and being a small part of that storytelling is something I will forever cherish.

Nuestras Historias (Our Stories) is inspired by the narratives that shape us: the reasons we create, the dreams that keep us awake, the fears that weigh on us, and the sacrifices our families have endured when leaving their home countries to build new lives. Whether born in the United States or arriving here through immigration, the stories we carry are powerful. I am grateful to serve as curator for this exhibition and to honor these voices through art.

Behind each artwork lies a story: of resilience, of belonging, of laughter and tears. Together, these stories reflect both individual journeys and our collective memory. We invite you to step into these narratives, connect with the voices of our community, and celebrate Hispanic Heritage with us.
DOWNTOWN​

Christina Cultural Arts Center Edward Loper, Sr. Gallery

705 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE​
Artist: Nicholas Irving
About: Creating images in watercolor has been the media focus of my work since 2010. The expressive surrealistic illustrations represent my journey from that beginning to the present. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-7pm with light refreshments served.
DOWNTOWN​

City of Wilmington’s Redding Gallery

800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
302-576-2100 • cityfest.com/redding-gallery
Artist:
About: The mission of Art Works for All, formerly VSA Delaware, is to enhance the capabilities, confidence and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing educational opportunities in the arts. Light refreshments will be served 5pm to 7pm.
DOWNTOWN

DE.CO Food Hall

111 W. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-510-2762
by Dierra Cooper
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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: Join us for this exhibit from the Delaware Photographic Society.
DOWNTOWN

Gallery at Grace United Methodist Church

900 N. Washington Street
Tel: 302-655-8847
Artist: Smashed Label
About: “Thou Art Loved” A Smashed Label presents a new, minimal collection of works highlighting the beauty of imperfection and the love of the art.

“A Smashed Label” takes the categories, groups and titles that society gives you and breaks them. He believes that art is the best therapy. He has training from the University of Delaware and The Art Institute of Boston but feels more of a free spirit as an artist. His art is best described as loose, impulsive expressions of his experiences.

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 6- 8:30pm with light refreshments.
DOWNTOWN

Girard Craft & Cork

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

The Grand Opera House

818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-7897 • thegrandwilmington.org
Grand Gallery: Julianne M. Long

About: Everyone has a favorite flower. Mine changes as the garden emerges each spring from its winter’s sleep. Although frost can paint some beautiful patterns, it is Spring that calls me to paint. As each bulb pushes shoots towards the sunshine, I begin to paint. Sometimes I paint outside, but more often, I grab my phone and snap images quickly so I can capture the shifting light and shadows falling across the garden. As you can imagine, I have a backlog of hundreds of such pictures awaiting transformation.

My paintings are more romantic rather than realistic. I once saw a quote attributed to Claude Monet. He said, “Flowers taught me to paint.” Those words have helped me focus on the colors and forms that I love and simply let them teach me. With this exhibit of my work, I invite you to immerse yourself in the garden. Maybe your inner artist will call you to pick up a brush and get painting. Enjoy!

Woodbury, NJ artist Julianne M. Long is a painter whose work reflects her love of nature and the joy found in its glorious hues and intricate patterns. Largely self-taught, Julianne has turned to painting and teaching as sources of renewal and camaraderie throughout her life. People, gardens, and art museums provide inspiration as Julianne interprets her photos and en plein air experiences into colorful acrylic paintings.

Local Art Shows: The Grand Gallery, The Grand, Wilmington, DE, November and December 2025 Brandywine Festival of the Arts, September 2024 and 2024 Collingswood Crafts and Fine Arts Festival, August 2024 and 2025 Perelman Center Emerging Artist Exhibit August 2024 to August 2025 Chester County Studio Tour 2024 and 2025 Woodbury FAF Art Auction 2023 Woodbury Art in the Garden Tour 2023
baby grand Gallery:Pam Bounds

About: Pam Bounds is Delaware’s most beloved folk artist specializing in local scenes of Delaware. Although she has both a B.A. and an M.A. from New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, she has developed a highly unique style all her own.

Painted frames, collage and mixed media make her work original and highly collectable. Some notable exhibitions include The Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA, Delaware State Arts Council, University of Delaware, Rehoboth Art League, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Theater Company, Tower Hill School, Schoonover Gallery, and the baby grand Gallery at The Grand Opera House of Wilmington in 2022. Her work is included in private collections throughout the world. You may pick up your purchase on Monday morning, January 5, 2026, which is the day that the show ends, or call her about other possible arrangements.

Pam is married and has three children. In addition to her art, she is also a regular contributing writer for The Cape Gazette in coastal Sussex County, Delaware.
DOWNTOWN

Huxley & Hiro Booksellers

419 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-439-0805 • huxleyandhiro.com
Artist: Christina Peters
About: Christina has an ongoing series of fine art floral photography. These are not simple snapshots taken out in the garden; each image is carefully created in her studio with artificial lighting and often takes several weeks to complete. Inspired by the paintings of the Dutch masters, her work is frequently mistaken for paintings, a comparison she greatly enjoys.

Christina is a fine art photographer transitioning from a 30-year career in commercial food photography to focus fully on her passion for floral art. Known for her meticulous eye and refined use of light, Christina brings decades of experience to a new chapter dedicated to capturing the quiet beauty of flowers. Each piece begins with her hand-selecting and processing seasonal blooms, then building carefully composed arrangements in her studio. She photographs them in controlled artificial light to reveal their delicate textures and vibrant character. Originally from Delaware, Christina studied at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and operated successful photography studios in California for over three decades before returning to the East Coast. Her archival-quality prints are created to last for generations, offering timeless, nature-inspired artwork for those who find meaning and beauty in flowers. Discover her work at ChristinaPetersFineArt.com.
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John William Gallery

1313 N Market Street Wilmington, DE
Tel: 585-317-5409
Artists: Taylor Gordon, Alim Smith, Manuel Ramos
About:Colorful Voices: Taylor Gordon, Alim Smith, Manuel Ramos brings together three distinctive practices that articulate the richness of contemporary community life through color, portraiture, and cultural reference. The exhibition seeks to foreground the vitality of local voices while offering a space in which viewers might consider how identity, humor, and heritage are translated into visual form.

Taylor Gordon’s paintings situate themselves within the lineage of Black contemporary art, yet remain deeply personal. Her chromatic sensibility infuses each figure with layered emotional resonance, encouraging conversations around beauty, resilience, and the multiplicity of Black experience beyond reductive narratives. Manuel Ramos, or “RAmos ART,” approaches portraiture with a keen attentiveness to light and surface, imbuing his sitters with an understated dignity that resonates quietly yet powerfully. Emerging from a self-taught practice shaped during the pandemic, his canvases record moments of presence that hover between the intimate and universal. Alim Smith, or “Yesterday Nite,” works in a spontaneous visual language, fusing surrealism, popular culture, and sly humor. His rhythmic compositions and vivid palette translate music, memory, and cultural archetypes into forms at once playful and incisive.

Together these artists propose color as more than visual pleasure: it becomes a conduit for empathy, critique, and joy. Colorful Voices invites us to engage with works that are celebratory yet searching, attuned to both the textures of daily life and the broader currents shaping our communities. In gathering their practices, the exhibition hopes to affirm art’s capacity to nurture dialogue and to render visible the stories that animate shared experience.


Alim Smith also known as “Yesterday Nite” is an interdisciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited in American art galleries. He creates original, surrealistic cultural artifacts to shift and challenge your current perspective. His artistic process expands beyond a singular medium due to several years of applied studies in Visual Art, Communicative Arts, and Photography. Smith’s creative exploration stems from experiences and events within his culture, applying a variety of ideas based on his knowledge of self and understanding of others. It is the rhythm and life of his subjects, the dark humor embedded within each brushstroke, the rich cultural inspiration and the bold, often sensual nature of his work that distinguish Yesterday Nite. Smith says he is devoted to creating art that is heavily inspired by entertainment (primarily music and comedy), women, and black culture.


Taylor Gordon, also known as TaytheCreator, is a Long Island native and graduate student at the University of Delaware, where she is pursuing a Master of Fine Art (MFA) degree while teaching an introductory painting class. In addition to her academic and teaching commitments, Taylor is a small business owner commissioned to create portraits displayed in company offices and educational institutions. She is also a featured participant in various art shows and exhibitions.

Inspired by Black contemporary art, Taylor’s work utilizes colors to tell a story and exhibit expressions, thus allowing viewers to reflect and interpret what they see on the canvas. She sees herself as a creator versus an artist with a specific artistic discipline, due to her versatilityv in many artistic styles. While she exclusively uses oil paints for portraits, her work also incorporates digital, sound, and mixed media. She continues to take her artwork to the next level while expanding her repertoire of art media, which includes flyers, book illustrations and so much more.


RAmos ART (Manuel Ivan Ramos) Art is my way of capturing the essence of humanity—its depth, emotions, and untold stories. Specializing in oil portraits, I explore the subtle interplay of light, color, and texture to bring my subjects to life, revealing their unique presence and inner world. While oil remains my primary medium, my artistic journey has led me to experiment with various techniques and materials, allowing me to push creative boundaries and evolve as an artist.

Each piece I create is a dialogue between the subject and the viewer, a moment frozen in time that invites introspection and connection. My work is inspired by the richness of human expression and the power of art to evoke emotion, challenge perception, and preserve the fleeting beauty of existence.

Through my paintings, I strive to honor the individuality of each person I depict while leaving space for interpretation, inviting the audience to see beyond the surface and engage with the deeper narrative within each portrait.

“GOD IS MY FAVORITE DESIGNER.” - Manuel Ramos
DOWNTOWN

LaFate Gallery

227 N. Market, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-753-5789
Artist: Eunice LaFate
About: A series of wine paintings and fall landscapes and flowers. Join us for the Art Loop reception for wine tasting, refreshments and silent auction from 5- 8pm.
DOWNTOWN

The Little Huxley at the Hotel du Pont

111 N. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-439-0805 • huxleyandhiro.com
Artist: Dannielle Vincent
About: As Huxley & Hiro Booksellers is in the process of moving, join them for the Art Loop in the Hotel du Pont! PreMade ReMade specializes in transforming old books into unique, hand-crafted art pieces. Using discarded books, Dannielle Vincent, creates intricate sculptures and designs that breathe new life into forgotten literature. She was the featured artist at Longwood Gardens: A Longwood Christmas 2018. Always offering a creative way to preserve the history of books, while turning them into visually captivating works of art.
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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.
DOWNTOWN

MANE Gallery at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange

1509 Clifford Brown Walk - Studio #1, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-576-2100 • cityfestwilm.com/uae-amphitheater
Artists: Group Show
About: Studio #1: Artists Included: Andy Vible, Cony Madariaga, James Wyatt, Jane Quarterone, Monica Martinez Lopez, Oscar Eduardo de Paz, Regina Katz, Rebecca Hidalgo, Rick Hidalgo, Smashed Label, Trissa Hill.

Each Piece represents a push against limits. Some evoke the energy of motion and momentum. While others sit still in the quiet aftermath of release. Together, they map the journey of letting go-of fear, of perfection, of the need to conform.

Studio #3: Artists Included: Geraldo Gonzalez, Forrest Rose, Woodly Christenbury, Anthony C. Fletcher, and more. Description: Imagining Joy is an open call art exhibition dedicated to exploring artistic visions of a future rooted in joy, fairness, and vitality. The exhibition will highlight how creativity can serve as a catalyst for imagining new possibilities for a collective well-being. This exhibition is centered around a collective vision board created by Wilmington community members.
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Mezzanine Gallery

820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-577-8278 • arts.delaware.gov
Artist: Kim Klabe
About: - This collection showcases figures and creatures commonly found in urban environments. The colors and composition reflect the vibrant energy and intense emotions of city life. The artworks can be closely compared to abstract expressionism and utilize a mixed media approach, featuring rice paper on wood panels, acrylic paint, charcoal, and various mark-making tools, such as bubble wrap and other texture-creating materials.

Kim Klabe: My current body of work explores mixed media artwork in the style of abstract expressionism, utilizing acrylic paint, charcoal, and rice paper.

Each piece begins with an abstract. From that abstract, a figure is uncovered and simply outlined. The background is then muted with diluted acrylic paint to bring the figure to the forefront, with the original abstract visible within the figure(s). Some of the artwork has mark-making materials, such as bubble wrap and other textural tools.

The colors and themes vary but are alike enough to simulate the feel of a melting pot, with the many types of humans and animals found within an urban setting.
DOWNTOWN

The Queen

500 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-658-7897 • thegrandwilmington.org
Artist: Marcus “Marchitect” Slade
About: Marcus has been a part of the art & music community for years. His show will focus on his new art, but may also include a music element as well.
DOWNTOWN

The SOLD Firm

800-B N. Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE
Artist: y.it (James Wyatt)
About: “Ameriica Has A Problem” is the ONLY art exhibit ever dedicated to Beyoncé Knowles Carter, a visual celebration of one of the most iconic cultural forces of our time — Queen Bey. This exhibition pays tribute to her legacy, power, and evolving artistry through the eyes of visual art and music who channels her influence into bold, expressive works. From the beginning of her Destiny’s Child Houston roots to the opulence of Renaissance and country genre representation of Cowboy Carter, each piece reimagines moments from her music, performances, and personal journey.

Expect a rich mix of mediums, including paintings and digital art by Visual Artist y.it, and memorabilia that echo her themes of empowerment, Black identity, feminism, and transformation provided by Curator, Nataki Oliver. Whether you’re a lifelong member of the BeyHive or simply inspired by boundary-breaking creativity, this show is a love letter to Beyoncé’s impact on music, art and culture. Friday 9.5.25 5PM-7:45PM

Vibrant…Fierce…Unapologetic. This isn’t just an exhibit — it’s an experience.

Music provided by: SaiEuniq; Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
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Starbucks

627 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Artists: Group Show
About:
Khamari Smith - @liquidartlife - Surreal Artist
Velvet Pointdexter - @velvet_poindexter - Sand Artist & Visionary Creator
Eunice LaFate - @lafategallery - Folk Art & Contemporary Art
Art Loop reception from 5- 7:30pm with seasonal beverage samples, pumpkin and pecan.
DOWNTOWN

Spaceboy Clothing

202 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-300-5516
Artist: CHEZ
About: Spaceboy co-owner and local artist David Chez will be showcasing his art and creating FREE custom doodles for Art Loop attendees from 6pm-9pm! Each piece takes just 3–5 minutes and is drawn with a bold, drippy black paint marker on large white poster paper. Swing by to grab your one-of-a-kind artwork — while supplies last, first come, first served! Visit heychez.com to see more of his work.

Chez, a.k.a. David Sanchez is a Wilmington, Delaware-based mixed media, pop and street artist. Bright colors and vivid designs dominate his work, and Chez often reflects on cultural anxiety and isolation, two byproducts of man and machine co-existing in a hyperconnected world.

Graffiti art, skateboarding, and punk rock were early inspirations for Chez as they all reject conformity and encourage individuals to express themselves without regard for boundaries or traditions.

Empowered by punk's do-it-yourself mentality, Chez is a self-taught artist. He uses multiple mediums for storytelling and self-expression including digital, video, music, screen printing and tattoos.

Chez is co-owner and operator of Spaceboy Clothing, an award-winning company in Wilmington, Delaware, known for innovative graphic tees and custom prints Since 2009.
DOWNTOWN

Urban Artist Exchange Open Studios

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

Wilma's

900 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-761-0564
Artists: Group exhibition by the Art Battle Artists + “From The Root” Solo by Vincent Rivera , September’s Art Battle Winner
About: Art Battle Wilmington September winner, Vincent Rivera, aka Vinnie, is a multidisciplinary artist from Wilmington, Delaware, where he's been creating art for as long as he can remember. passionate about pop art, abstract design, and digital media. Vinnie also brings his creativity to fashion by customizing sneakers and clothing. His work draws inspiration from nature, music, and film-constantly evolving as he explores new ways to express himself visually. whether through bold colors, unexpected patterns, or wearable art, Vinnies pieces reflect raw energy and personal vision.

You’re Invited! Join us for an unforgettable night of art, music, and creativity! We're thrilled to present a Group Show featuring the talented Art Battle artists — with a special spotlight on Vincent Rivera, September’s champion, unveiling his solo exhibition! Live Painting, Music, Cocktails, Great Vibes! Come experience the energy, meet the artists, and celebrate creativity!

Don’t miss this night of artistic expression and inspiration.
RIVERFRONT

The Delaware Contemporary

200 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-656-6466 • decontemporary.org
About: Launch of the 2025 Biennial Anthology Artifice: Implications for Art in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, an exhibition that looks at the challenges and opportunities for art and artists using new technologies

On Madison II, artworks by the Delaware Contemporary Staff in the ArtSource@ Gallery

Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5- 9pm.
RIVERFRONT

Juice Joint Gallery

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

Starbucks on the Riverfront

329 S. Justison Street, Wilmington, DE Tel: 302-510-2762 • decontemporary.org
Artist: Elissa Davis
About: Join us for a celebration of the work of Elissa Davis at the Art Loop reception from 4:45- 7:45pm. Music by KJ Sharpe, snacks and Starbucks samples at the Art Loop reception.
RIVERFRONT

The Glad Suite

1339 Linden Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 410-458-1119
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
WEST SIDE

Blue Streak Gallery

1721 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-429-0506
Artists: Jeremy McGirl
About: Our featured artist for November is Jeremy McGirl, whose drawings and constructions will be on exhibit. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-7pm.
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: Elissa S. Davis
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: Carol Mangano
About: The featured artist for our November Art Loop is Carol Mangano. Come see Carol's paintings and other original work on Friday, November 7th, 5- 7:30 pm. Free parking, refreshments and a good time with the artists of the Studio Group.

Carol Mangano has mastered the techniques of the Impressionistic style. Vibrant combinations of the color palette captures the essence of the treasures and landscapes. Plein Air excursions include Longwood Gardens Conservatory, East Coast beaches, Brandywine Valley, and Chesapeake Bay region.

Carol serves as the President of the Studio Group, Wilmington, DE and is a member of the National League of American Pen Women, Diamond State Branch.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia. Graduate work at Tyler School of Art, University of Delaware. Towson University - Masters Program for Art Education. National Board Certified Teacher for Professional Teaching Standards.

Gallery and Exhibits include: Barbara Moore Gallery, The Studio at Swarthmore, Blue Streak, Greenville Country Club, Delaware Art Museum Sales Gallery, Woodmere Art Museum, Rodney Pratt Gallery - Historic New Castle, Grand Opera House, Wilmington, DE and 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll, Media, Pa, and the Salmagundi Club, New York.
WEST SIDE

The Music School of Delaware

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

Centreville Place: Market & Cafe

5800 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 302-521-8789
Artist: Ernesto Raul Beckford and Alison Begala
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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.
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Arden Buzz-Ware Gallery

2119 The Highway, Arden, D
Tel: 302-981-4811
Artists: Erica Brown
About: Artist Statement: I cherish these creations and that they whisper from the walls. They speak to the eyes and hearts of others and reside there.

Join us for the Art Loop reception with refreshments provided from 5- 7:30pm.

Erica Brown received a BFA concentrated in painting and drawing from Tyler School of Art. She has been pursuing a career as a professional artist since 2003. She has been involved in many solo and group exhibitions. Images of her work have been used in advertising and written about in several publications. Erica regularly donates pieces to charity auctions and has been an artist in residency. She often takes on commission work including mural projects. Erica lives and has her studio in West Chester, PA.

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Bellefonte Arts

803-C Brandywine Blvd, Bellefonte, DE
Tel: 302-547-2573 • bellefontearts.com
Artists: Group Show
About:A group exhibition featuring a chilling collection of Halloween-themed artworks created by the members of Bellefonte Arts. From darkly enchanting paintings to spine-tingling sculptures, each piece explores the mysterious, the macabre, and the magical.
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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.
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Finist & The Owl

811 Brandywine Blvd, Bellefonte, DE
Tel: 786-228-6638 • finistandtheowl.com
Artist: Desi Steele
About: Desi Steele is a local artist from Dover, Delaware who studied at Delaware State University. In her college years, she discovered and fell in love with oil water based paints, and has recently been experimenting with oil pastels for something different.

Artist Statement: Art has always been a part of my life since i was 2 years old. In 2014 I stopped drawing and got back into art again in 2024. I'm so glad to be back finding joy in art again and ready to share my artwork to people all around to see. I want to connect people through my artwork emotionally by memories and moments. I like to paint people and history and do research and study what it is I'd like to paint to connect people by hearing their stories or even relate to them of things I enjoy. I thank God for leading me back and will no longer waste my gift he's given me which is art.
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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
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Suite M Gallery

5714 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 302-598-3490
Artists: Sara Klingmeyer and Joseph Fiducioso
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M.Coty Designs

5808 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 302-545-5437
Artist: Mary Coty
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Jester Art Space

2818 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 484-947-8191 • jesterartspace.org
Artist: Thomas Del Porte
About: Menagerie of Traditions, an exhibit in which Thomas honors the lineage of these great artists whose bold vision shaped the language of the contemporary art world. Steeped in tradition, but never confined by it, he carries their influence forward. A symphony of line, light, color and space- his work shimmers with tension and beauty, and invites the viewer to slow down and see. Join us for evening gallery hours during Art Loop on Friday October 3rd from 5:30pm - 7:30 pm.

Thomas Del Porte is a devoted Delaware artist and teacher whose paintings pulse with the legacy of great painters- from Cézanne to Van Gogh. Del Porte’s most recent work has been influenced by his time as Artist in Residence in two residencies in France. Del Porte’s award-winning work can be found in private collections in the United States and Europe.
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Lumen Studio & Gallery

1601 Concord Pike, Suite 89
Tel: 302-545-3204
Artists: Patt Panzer and Carson Zullinger
About:Metamorphosis is a profound change or transformation. While often associated with the biological development of animals, the term can also describe other significant changes.

In biology, metamorphosis refers to a biological process in which an animal undergoes a dramatic physical transformation after birth or hatching, involving distinct stages of development and changes in body structure.

In art, it's often used to represent profound change, psychological states, and the fluidity of identity. Surrealist artists like Salvador Dalí and Max Ernst utilized metamorphosis to depict dream states and the unconscious.

Patt Panzer is a retired physician now involved in Delaware community and environmental health projects. She completed the Coursera Michigan State University Certificate Program “Cameras, Exposure, and Photography” in 2016, with her Capstone project of “Wildlife in My Backyard Garden”. She photographs plants and wildlife (flora and fauna) in her home native plant wildlife habitat garden as well as other locations including Mt Cuba Center where she recently completed their ecological gardening certificate program and is now a Mt Cuba volunteer ambassador.

Carson Zullinger has been working as an artist since the late 1970’s with an extensive Exhibit history including a 40-year retrospective at the Biggs Museum of American Art in 2016.His work is in multiple Museum collections. Carson received a Masters Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts in 2014. His primary genre is Fine Art Nude photography and much of his recent work in the past several years has been in collaboration with an international group of fine art nude photographers and models (“Zoefest”), as well as underwater work with local models.
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The Station Gallery

3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE
Tel: 654-8638 • stationgallery.net
Artist: Michele Green
About: Solo Show featuring oil paintings of Michele's favorite subjects; marshes, wooded paths, and wild life from The Chesapeake Bay.

Opening Reception from 5- 8pm with the artist signing copies of her 4th book release, "The Island Stood Still".
DOWNTOWN

Spaceboy Clothing

202 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-300-5516
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.

NEW VENUE?

Are you a brick and mortar business interested in joining the Loop?
Click the link below and fill out the form to join Wilmington’s participating
galleries, museums and alternative art spaces!

NEW VENUE?

Are you a brick and mortar business interested in joining the Loop? Click the link below and fill out the form to join Wilmington’s participating galleries, museums and alternative art spaces!

ARTISTS?

If you’re an artist looking to display your work during the Art Loop, check out artist opportunities and information in the link below.

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.