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Upcoming Events

May 18: Biggs Museum Gala: An Affair with the Arts

May 25: Delaware By Hand Members' Day Show

June 1: Biggs Kids: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

June 7: First Friday: Delaware by Hand Sip and Shop

June 12: Mini-Masters: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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FEATURED EVENT

Biggs Museum Gala: An Affair with the Arts | Saturday, May 18

6 - 11 P.M.

$100 Individual/ $1,000 Table of 10 ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY!

This fundraising event celebrates and raises money for all that is new and

exciting in the museum including its galleries, exhibitions and programming. Enjoy an evening in a tent with open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner by Caffe Gelato, live music from Jump Street and silent auction in celebration of the arts. To purchase tickets or call (302) 674-2111.

Delaware By Hand Memorial Day Show

Saturday, May 25, 2013 |10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Zwaanendael Park, Lewes

Delaware By Hand's Artists and Artisans will host the 4th Annual Outdoor Show in Lewes the Zwaanendael Park. A wide array of unique and original artwork will be for sale.

Biggs Kids: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Saturday, June 1 | 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Free, Children Ages 5-10

Participants will listen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar story and then create their own caterpillar and story book.

First Friday: Delaware By Hand Sip and Shop
Friday, June 7 | 5 - 7 P.M.
Free, All Ages

Join us in celebrating and supporting the Delaware artists and artisans who comprise Delaware By Hand (DBH). The featured objects include hand blown glass, woodwork, jewelry, pottery and sculpture that will be available for purchase.

Mini-Masters: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Wednesday, June 12 |10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Free, Children Ages 3-5

Participants will listen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar story and then create their own caterpillar using pipe cleaners and pom poms.

A CALL FOR ARTISTS

Delmarva On View: Delaware, Maryland & Virginia In Photographs

The contest is open to entries April 15 through June 14, and the show's opening reception and ceremony will be held June 22 at 5:00 p.m. The exhibition will continue through September 2, with 30% of photo sales benefitting the Friends of Lewes Public Library to support the purchase of books, DVDs, and other library materials. The dynamic exhibit will run for two months and will feature several new subjects representing the people and places of the Delmarva Peninsula. Details: www.leweslibrary.org/photo

Mystery Build Art Competition

June 30, 2013

$15,000 in cash awards

Create a work of art using ONLY the materials provided in a Mystery Build Kit. Submit photos or videos of what you make to compete for cash. The 5 lb. kits are 12" x 9" x 3" and contain a wide variety of materials. Work individually or as a team. October 20, 2013,deadline. $36 entry fee includes materials kit. Details: http://www.mysterybuild.com

Pittsburgh Watercolor Society

July 8, 2013

CALL FOR ENTRIES, PITTSBURGH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY

67thAnnual International Aqueous Open exhibition, October 2013. Juror: Frank Webb, $4,000 cash awards. WEBB Workshop, Oct. 11-13. Entryfee. Details/contact: Samira Shaheen 412-731-0636.

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Sunday:

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The Projectionist exhibition and programming are partially funded by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts and the Delaware Humanities Forum, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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