Delaware State of the Arts Podcast

Paul Weagraff interviews Melissa Paolercio, Executive Director of the Center for the Creative Arts, about their history, programming, and vision for the future. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, t...

Paul Weagraff interviews Brendan Cooke, General Director of OperaDelaware, about its 75th anniversary celebration, as well as its place in the opera world, upcoming opera festival, and national and international recognition. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the...

Paul Weagraff interviews Wesley Paulson from the Clear Space Theatre Company, highlighting their growth in programming, activities, marketing, and artist recruitment. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory b...

Paul Weagraff interviews Catherine Wimberley from New Castle County Libraries and Pat Birchenall from the Newark Public Library about this year’s New Castle County Reads program and Min Jin Lee’s novel, “Pachinko.” Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality o...

Paul Weagraff interviews Leslie Shaffer of The Delaware Contemporary about their upcoming event, “Art & Couture: A Contemporary Centennial,” featuring fashion designs by Shawn Baron Pinkney, modeled by “Modern Day Suffragist Honorees.” Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity...

Paul Weagraff interviews Kristina Kambalov, Executive Director and co-founder of First State Ballet Theatre, about the company’s place in the Delaware arts community, the importance of dance training for young children, and the rigor of dance as a career. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultiv...

Paul Weagraff interviews Dr. Jordan Kinsey and Jody Stein of the Delaware Winds about its origins in 2018, and their growth as a semi-professional wind ensemble serving Delaware and regional musicians and audiences. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality...

An interview with Kate Ransom, President and Chief Executive of the Music School of Delaware. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and...

Paul Weagraff interviews Simone Novaes-Card, President of The Rainbow Chorale , about its history, growth, and service to Delaware’s cultural community. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaw...

Paul Weagraff interviews Kate Ransom and Augustine Mercante about the upcoming Serafin Summer Music Festival, to be held at The Music School of Delaware. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Dela...

Paul Weagraff interviews Catherine Dolan (Head of School) and Dr. Linda Krakauer (Arts Integration Specialist) from The Gateway Lab School about its history and success in educating 3rd through 8th graders using arts integration. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhanc...

Paul Weagraff interviews Board President Eric Molino and Production Manager Kathy Buterbaugh from the Wilmington Drama League about their beginnings as a parlor reading group up through today’s schedule as a vibrant community theater in Wilmington. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating c...

Paul Weagraff interviews Mark Fields, Executive Director of The Grand, about its long history of programming and service to the arts and culture in Delaware. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the...

Paul Weagraff interviews Steve Twilley, long-time volunteer and former board member of the Milford Second Street Players, about their 40-year history and place in the cultural life of Sussex County. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delawa...

Paul Weagraff interviews Jack Bartley (NSO Board President) and Anna Montejo (past NSO president and current musician) about the history, growth, and current activities of the Newark Symphony Orchestra. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in De...

Paul Weagraff interviews Executive Director Patti Grimes from The Freeman Stage about their origins, growth, and commitment to providing high-quality arts programming throughout Sussex County. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. To...

Paul Weagraff interviews David Stradley, Producing Artistic Director of the Delaware Shakespeare, about the organization’s early years, growth, and current programming, including recent recognition with two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultiv...

Paul Weagraff interviews UD student Christian Wills about the benefits of studying abroad, his open mic nights at the UD Creamery on Market Street in Wilmington, and his vision of an entrepreneurial venture for youth called The Loitery. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to...

Paul Weagraff interviews Tracy Richardson, founding co-artistic director of Melomanie about their beginnings 26 years ago, their evolution over time, and their current projects and programs. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Toge...

Paul Weagraff interviews Steve Seyfried, co-founder of the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, about how they got their start back in 1982, and how they’ve grown and expanded their outreach to include more than 80 performances each summer. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity...

Paul Weagraff interviews Center for the Creative Arts Executive Director, Terry Foreman and Board President, Ralph Kuebler about the community arts center’s programming, growth over the years, and their involvement in the transformation of Yorklyn which is being spearheaded by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation. Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delawar...

Paul Weagraff interviews Brendan Cooke, General Director of OperaDelaware about its distinction as the 11th oldest Opera company in the United States, along with the upcoming opera festival featuring “Dead Man Walking” and “Scalia/Ginsburg.” Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativi...

Paul Weagraff interviews Mike Polo, longtime member of the Kent County Theatre Guild, about its history, growth, and current role in the greater Dover arts community. Founded in 1953, the Kent County Theatre Guild may be the only theater in the state occupying a building that was actually moved from another property! Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Depa...

Paul Weagraff interviews Gayle Dillman and Jeremy Hebbel, Gable Music Ventures, about the annual Ladybug Music Festival in Wilmington and Milford. This annual event celebrates women in music and is held in the LoMa neighborhood, Wilmington. Learn More Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivatin...

Paul Weagraff interviews Jeff Randol and Mark Kleinschmidt with the Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corporation about this exciting mixed-use community and the upcoming Fortify Music Fest on September 29, 2018 . Send us Fan Mail The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the q...