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The Biggs Museum of American Art |
406 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Saturday:
9:00 am -4:30 pm
Sunday:
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free Admission |
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Join! Museum Membership |
Become a Member and Receive:
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Free Admission to over 350 North American Museums!
Biggs Bucks Discounts on Programs, Events & Gift Shop Items Membership Levels Starting at $30. Dues Accepted by Phone, Mail or On-Line. |
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Program Registration |
All events and programs are held at the Museum.
Pre-registration and pre-payment (where applicable) are required for all programs and events (including Biggs Kids and Mini-Masters).
Pre-Register By:
Phone: 302.674.2111 (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
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Upcoming Events |
October 5: First Friday: Sip and Shop
October 6: Winds of Change: Jazz Performance by Fostina Dixon-Kilgoe
October 6: Biggs Kids: Pumpkin Patch
October14: Members Only Event: Glass Transformed
for more information on upcoming events |
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-Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children seeking artwork
October 22, 2012 deadline
-Darley Winter Art Show
Claymont, DE
November 2 - December 28, 2012
October 26, 2012 deadline
-Mt. Cuba Center Inc. Garden Sketch Club
Saturday, September 6
$10 per session
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More for Our Members!
The Biggs Museum is always looking for innovative ways to show appreciation to our members. Be sure to sign up for our FIRST "Members Only" event scheduled for Sunday, October 14 to be held in conjunction with Celia Pearson's Glass Transformed exhibition. Join us from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. as we celebrate you during an afternoon of coffee, teas and pastries. Nationally recognized photographer, Celia Pearson, will be with us sharing stories and reflections about the lure of sea glass and the creation of the exhibition Glass Transformed. Celia's work has been published and exhibited widely, and is in corporate, private and museum collections. There will be plenty of time for questions at the end. Please call 302-674-211 ext. 101 to make your reservation. And for those of you who are not members, there couldn't be a better time to join. and become a Biggs family member today!
 Be "Busy as a Bee" at the Biggs
Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further. The Biggs Museum will be hosting its first Sip and Shop event on Friday, October 5 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating and supporting Deb Appleby and Marilyn Nugent, glass artisans, who will be here showcasing their exquisite hand blown glass. Former National Geographic Photographer, Kevin Fleming, will also be here for a book signing and to discuss his new publication, "Landmarks and Legacies". Stop by and meet these talented Delaware By Hand members.
On Saturday, October 6 at 1:00 p.m. invite your friends and family for an afternoon of jazz with Fostina Dixon-Kilgoe, a composer, vocalist and jazz soloist who plays soprano, alto and baritone saxophones; flute; and clarinet. Ms. Dixon-Kilgoe is a Delaware Division of the Arts, Established Professional in Jazz: Composition. She has played with Sammy Davis Jr., Prince and Marvin Gaye, with whom she toured for four years. Fostina's unique saxophone and vocal style combines the depth of jazz with the feel of R & B and soul. |
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 Your Best Bets |
Friday, October 5
First Friday: Sip and Shop
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FREE!
Join us in celebrating the Delaware artists and artisans who comprise Delaware by Hand. The evening highlights will include an appearance by Kevin Fleming and book signing of his new publication "Landmarks and Legacies - Exploring Historic Delaware." Deb Appleby and Marilyn Nugent will also be on hand showcasing their wares, such as hand blown glass vases and Venetian style glass beads which will be available for purchase.
Saturday, October 6
Winds of Change: Jazz Performance by
Fostina Dixon-Kilgoe
1:00 p.m.
FREE! All Ages Welcome
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with Fostina Dixon-Kilgoe, a composer, vocalist and jazz soloist who plays soprano, alto and baritone saxophones; flute and clarinet. She has played with Sammy Davis, Jr., Prince and Marvin Gaye, with whom she toured for four years.
Biggs Kids: Pumpkin Patch
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FREE! Children Ages 5-10
Participants will learn about the history of pumpkins in America before creating their own pumpkin patch to take home.
Sunday, October 14
Members Only Event: Glass Transformed
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Free, Biggs Museum Members Only
Join us as for an afternoon of tea, coffee, mimosas and pastries. Celia Pearson will give a talk about creating this particular body of work, her winding photographer's path, and how she came to the Biggs Museum. Reservations are required. Please call 302-674-2111 ext. 101. |
A Call for Artists |
Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington Delaware is seeking original artworks for key public spaces within their hospital. Please visit the Hospitals website at "Nemours/Alfred I. duPont hospital for Children Expansion" to familiarize yourself with the architecture before submitting your entry. Please note that any artist contacting Nemours directly will be omitted from consideration. if interested please email your entry to cpage@mithcellai.com and maxine@mkmfineart.com by October 22, 2012. Please be sure to include 1.) all contact information 2.) present digital images, limited to five pieces of previous work, not necessarily available work 3.)cost to artist for samples provided. For more information please contact Courtney Paige directly at 302-230-5208.
Darley Arts Center Call For Art
Exhibit Dates: Nov. 2 - Dec. 28, 2012
-Work must have a "Winter" theme
-Work must be original
-One entry - $5 and Two entries - $10
-25% commission will be paid to the Darley Arts Center on all sales
-Deadline is Friday, October 26, 2012
Garden Sketch Club
Observe nature in the garden and express yourself in a drawing.
Saturday, October 6
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Instructor: Nancy Carol Willis, illustrator and Naturalist
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 These programs are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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