The Delaware Contemporary

The Delaware Contemporary will expand upon its successful afterschool teen program, Creative Arts Club, by adding vocational exploration of museum and creative industry careers through a series of new learning experiences. The project team will partner with Title 1 high schools in New Castle County to recruit students with limited access to arts opportunities. Through cross-disciplinary learning methods and engagement with the museum’s teaching artists and a diverse group of Creatives-in-Residence, students will create their own works of art using a variety of art media, visit creative industry workspaces and cultural institutions, and participate in civic engagement projects. The program will culminate in an exhibition and pop-up retail operation to showcase students’ artwork. These opportunities will help students to develop professional skills, promote job preparedness, broaden career horizons, and overcome barriers to success.