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Wilmington Delaware - The Next Wilmington Art Loop of 2024 Opens Friday March 1 28 February 2024 ( news )
Wilmington , state Delaware ( By Press Release office)
Feb 28,2024
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Twenty venues in and around Wilmington will participate
in the popular monthly art exhibition , now in its 36
th
year
Beach
by Marie Cousar
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki , City Cultural Affairs Director Tina Betz , and Jerry duPhily of
Out & About
Magazine
invite City residents and art lovers from around the region to the next Art Loop Wilmington this
Friday , March 1
.
The popular FREE art exhibition , now in its 36
th
year , is a partnership between the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and
Out & About
. Galleries in and around Wilmington will participate in this month’s Art Loop . A
complete list
can be found in the March issue of
Out and About
.
Patrons are encouraged to take advantage of the Art Loop shuttle provided by the City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation Department . The shuttle will leave the parking lot of The Delaware Contemporary , located at
200 South Madison Street
,
at 5:45 p . m . In addition to the featured venues , shuttle riders vote for their choice of galleries to visit .
In the Rough
by Diane English
Wilmington’s
Redding Gallery
, at 800 North French Street , presents
Fluidity: A Fusion of Watercolor and Alcohol Ink
– a celebration of the captivating allure of fluid mediums through the lens of talented female artists
Diane English
and Marie Cousar .
Delve into a mesmerizing world where vibrant hues dance gracefully across canvases , embodying the ever - changing nature of water . From delicate watercolor washes to the unpredictable beauty of alcohol ink , each work invites you to immerse yourself in a journey of fluidity and expression . Through their mastery of technique and intuition , English and Cousar capture the essence of flow , inviting contemplation and evoking emotions .
Join us in exploring the boundless possibilities of fluid artistry , where creativity knows no bounds , at the Art Loop reception on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p . m . Light refreshments will be served .
The other featured establishments in March include The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery , 919 Gallery Market , Delaware Historical Society , DE . CO , The Chancery Market Food Hall , and the Arden Buzz - Ware Gallery .
Pink Skull
by Aaron Keith Hoffer
The Delaware Division of the Arts’
Mezzanine Gallery
, located on the second floor of the Carvel State Office Building at 820 North French Street , is pleased to present
Unspoken Trajectories
by Aaron Keith Hoffer . This show includes dozens of abstract paintings that will invite viewers’ imaginations to wander and discover meaning , similar to how one might study clouds and find shapes . “I work backwards from cacophonous overstimulation , allowing subjects to emerge , ” says Hoffer . “I then cross from spontaneous to exacting , carefully cultivating concrete imagery . Emerging subjects are tinged with my reverence for the absurd and contradictory nature of consciousness and reality . ”
You’re invited to attend an Art Loop reception on
Friday , March 1 from 5:00 p . m . to 7:00 p . m .
The exhibit runs through March 28 , 2024 .
Natural Abstraction
by Diane Lorio
919 Gallery Market
, located at 919 North Market Street , is proud to present
Diane Lorio’s
Natural Abstraction
. Art Loop patrons are invited to attend a meet - the - artist opening reception on Friday , March 1 from 5:00 p . m . to 7:00 p . m . The gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday until 6:00 p . m . The exhibit runs through April 26 , 2024 .
State Route 9 Reedy Point Bridge by
Lynn Dilliplane
The Delaware Historical Society
,
located at
505 North Market Street , presents
Landscapes of the Delaware Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad
Byway
by award - winning Delaware photographer E . Lynn Dilliplane .
Lynn received her first camera at the age of five , igniting a lifelong passion . She later attended Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and interned at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Photography and Print Department . Lynn has owned
her own studio and business since 1973
, offering portraits and fine art photographs as well as wildlife and landscape views from her wanderings with her husband and trusted driver , Tim .
To learn more about this project and meet the artist , join us on Friday , March 1 , for an exclusive opening reception and light refreshments from 7:00 p . m . to 8:00 p . m . Registration is required , so please visit
this link
to sign up . Patrons are reminded that there is FREE admission to the Delaware History Museum & Mitchell Center for African American Heritage for First Fridays .
Masked Graffiti
by Alana Sxmone
DE . CO
, at 111 West 10
th
Street in Downtown Wilmington , will exhibit
Alana Sxmone’s
Art Pop
Shop
, a mix of pop art and a little bit of surrealism . Alana Is a Graphic Designer , Illustrator , and Fine Artist born in Philadelphia and raised in Delaware . She graduated from Delaware College of Art and Design ( DCAD ) in 2019 . Alana created an NFT Project in 2021 called “The Black Girl NFT Collection . ” She works with acrylics on canvas and illustrates digitally on her iPad as a medium .
The public is invited to an Art Loop reception on
Friday , March 1 , from 4:00 p . m . to 9:00 p . m .
with Karaoke by DJ Smooth and to - go cocktails for the DE . CO window bar .
The Art of Beer
at The Chancery Market Food Hall
The Chancery Market Food Hall
, at 1313 North Market Street , invites you to close out Greater Wilmington Beer Week with
The Art of Beer
– a celebration of the art of the beer can! Meet five local artists who create the amazing designs you see on your favorite local brews , browse their designs , and learn more about their work . Participating artists are Sassafras Studios , Design by Mandee , Pat Higgins , Joe Hoddinott , and John Fusco . You’re invited to the
Friday Art Loop reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p . m .
Eve is the Apple of My Eye
by Julia Jay Hardman
Arden Buzz - Ware Gallery
, located at 2119 The Highway in Arden , proudly presents
Julia Jay Hardman’s
Live & in Full Color
– a collection of mixed media and interactive installation . Local singer - songwriter Sarah Koon will perform at 7:00 p . m . and patrons are encouraged to bring records , CDs or cassettes to interact with the installation . The Art Loop reception will run from 5:30 p . m . to 8:00 p . m . on Friday , March 1 .
COVID GUIDELINES
All visitors are expected to confirm and follow COVID guidelines as determined by individual galleries .
Patrons are reminded that the Art Loop shuttle will leave the parking lot of The Delaware Contemporary , located at 200 South Madison Street , at 5:45 p . m . The shuttle provides round - trip transportation to Art Loop venues until 8:30 p . m . and is a convenient way to meet other art lovers . The shuttle driver can answer questions and help art enthusiasts navigate the many offerings of Art Loop Wilmington . Reservations are NOT required .
The Wilmington Art Loop is a self - guided exhibition of visual art displayed at galleries , studios , museums , and alternative spaces in and around Wilmington . The FREE event draws local and regional art lovers to the Downtown District and greater Wilmington area on the first Friday of the month except for Independence Day Weekend in July . Many venues offer opportunities to meet the featured artists while patrons enjoy refreshments , and , in some cases , live entertainment is scheduled .
Art Loop Wilmington’s website – a hand - held guide to the Loop that is easily navigable by gallery location , artist , or type of venue – is mobile friendly and is updated with the monthly lineup the week of each Art Loop . The site can be accessed at
www . artloopwilmington . org
. People can also join the conversation on social media by using #ArtLoopWilm or visit the
Facebook Page
. The next Art Loop will take place on
Friday , April 5 , 2024
.
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:
Paul Ford Jr .
Director of Communications
City of Wilmington , Office of the Mayor
Mobile: ( 302 ) 530 - 2171
Email:
plford@WilmingtonDE . gov
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