North New Castle News

The Delaware Art Museum will host the 4th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture on April 12. The event, free of charge, aims to honor Indigenous culture with dance, music, arts, and food, while offering activities for children. Attendees will witness a gathering of 15 tribes to celebrate culture and heritage.

Iz Balleto, the museum's Manager of Cultural Programming, emphasized the importance of recognizing Indigenous contributions: “Indigenous culture is not to be forgotten, belittled or erased. We are a part of the story, always.” Balleto, who is of Quechua descent from Peru, organized the Powwow with approval from former chiefs of the Nanticoke and Lenni Lenape tribes.

The event holds cultural and educational significance, as described by Adrienne Harmon, Dance Coordinator for the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe: “Powwows are not just a cultural event, but an educational platform to teach the community about the rich diversity of Indigenous People and highlight our unique differences and shared values.”

The Powwow receives support from various sponsors, including the Delaware Division of the Arts and the Center for Interventional Pain & Spine, among others.

The Delaware Art Museum, established in 1912, continues to serve as a significant cultural institution in Delaware. It offers a range of exhibitions and programs to engage the community. The museum is also notable for its extensive collection of Pre-Raphaelite art and contemporary pieces.

For more information on the museum's activities, visitors can access their website at delart.org or follow their social media channels.