The Delaware Art Museum will host its second annual DelArt Sails South event in Lewes on September 16, 2025. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and aims to highlight the work of Delaware-based artists, feature live music, and promote community engagement in Sussex County.
Tickets for the event are priced at $75 and must be purchased in advance through the museum’s website. Proceeds will support the museum’s programs and outreach initiatives in Sussex County.
Over the past year, the Delaware Art Museum has expanded its presence in Sussex County by organizing lectures, collaborative exhibitions, school visits, and community events. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to make art more accessible throughout Delaware.
Christine “Chris” King, a former drama teacher at Cape Henlopen High School and member of the DelArt Sussex County Advisory Council, said, “Art is an innate part of who we are as humans. I’ve always been excited to be part of the team on the ground floor, building the foundation to expand accessibility to the arts in our community. What excites me most about DelArt’s commitment to increasing programming in Sussex County, is our collective ability to further the educational and experiential aspects of our vibrant arts community.”
Molly Giordano, Executive Director of the Delaware Art Museum, added: “DelArt staff and volunteers have been grateful to brainstorm with Sussex County residents and partner organizations over the past year. Their guidance helped us host lectures and programs with partners like the Rehoboth Art League, Lewes Public Library, and the Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning at the University of Delaware. DelArt’s collection represents our entire state; I’m excited to continue piloting school outreach, artist talks, bus trips, and events that connect the state’s largest art museum with Delawareans living in Southern Delaware.”
Founded in 1912 and based in Wilmington, the Delaware Art Museum houses a significant collection of American art and illustration. Its holdings include works by Howard Pyle, John Sloan, members of the Brandywine School, as well as Pre-Raphaelite artists. The museum is recognized nationally for its exhibitions and education programs focused on accessibility and community involvement.
