Delaware Center For Contemporary Arts
Delaware Center For Contemporary Arts
Want to make a donation using Daffy?
Lower your income taxes with a charitable deduction this year when you donate to this non-profit via Daffy.
Do you work for Delaware Center For Contemporary Arts? Learn more here.
By donating on this page you are making an irrevocable contribution to Daffy Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and a subsequent donation recommendation to the charity listed above, subject to our Member Agreement. Contributions are generally eligible for a charitable tax-deduction and a yearly consolidated receipt will be provided by Daffy. Processing fees may be applied and will reduce the value available to send to the end charity. The recipient organizations have not provided permission for this listing and have not reviewed the content.
Donations to organizations are distributed as soon as the donation is approved and the funds are available. In the rare event that Daffy is unable to fulfill the donation request to this charity, you will be notified and given the opportunity to choose another charity. This may occur if the charity is unresponsive or if the charity is no longer in good standing with regulatory authorities.
About this organization
Mission
The Delaware Contemporary is an art space that infuses contemporary art and creativity into our community through compelling exhibitions, dynamic educational experiences and access to the artistic process. Founded in 1979 by artists, The Delaware Contemporary presents exhibitions of regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists that explore topical issues in contemporary art and society. In addition, we provide opportunities for local and emerging artists to showcase their work and advance their artistic growth. The Delaware Contemporary is proud to be the only art museum in New Castle County that offers free admission every day of the year to everyone who passes through our doors.
About
THE DELAWARE CONTEMPORARY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN INCLUDE IN-SCHOOL CURRICULUM-RELATED PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN HELD AT THE DELAWARE CONTEMPORARY INCLUDE HANDS-ON ART CLASSES, AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUBS, GALLERY AND STUDIO TOURS, FREE FAMILY DAYS, AND SUMMER CAMPS. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS INCLUDE LECTURES, SYMPOSIA, ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND GALLERY TOURS.INTRODUCTION OF NEW INITIATIVES TO ENHANCE EXISTING PROGRAMMING:CONTEMPORARY CONNECTIONS: PROJECT C: SINCE 1992, CONTEMPORARY CONNECTIONS HAS WORKED WITH UNDERSERVED WILMINGTON SCHOOLS TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO CONTEMPORARY ART THAT IS CONNECTED TO CORE-CURRICULAR EDUCATION STANDARDS AND REFLECTS IDEAS, ATTITUDES AND ISSUES IN CULTURE, SOCIETY, COMMUNITY AND DAILY LIFE. TO EXTEND THE REACH OF OUR CONTEMPORARY ART RESOURCES TO SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHO ARE UNABLE TO VISIT OUR PHYSICAL SPACE, PROJECT C FEATURES CURRICULAR TOOLS, LESSON PLANS, VIDEOS AND VIRTUAL TOURS IN THE PLATFORM OF A DYNAMIC ONLINE LEARNER SPACE. CONTENT FOR CC: PROJECT C. IS DERIVED FROM PRODUCTION, STUDIO AND EXHIBITION PRACTICES OF THE WORK BY OUR RESIDENT STUDIO ARTISTS. BUILDING A CREATIVE FUTURE COMPLEMENTS OUR EXISTING CREATIVE ARTS CLUB BY OFFERING AT-RISK TEENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE A DIVERSE RANGE OF CREATIVE CAREERS, INTERFACE WITH OTHER TEENS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS, BUILD A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO, AND PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE, TITLE-1 HIGH SCHOOLS WE PAIR TEENS WITH TEACHING ARTISTS WHO MEET WITH THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AFTER SCHOOL AT THE MUSEUM TO ENGAGE IN ART MAKING, DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION. 31.9% OF STUDENTS COME FROM A LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD. THE DELAWARE CONTEMPORARY CONTINUES TO OFFER LECTURES SYMPOSIA, ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND GALLERY TOURS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The delaware contemporary is a dynamic gathering place for the exploration of new ideas at the intersection of art, design, and technology. the delaware contemporary's compelling exhibitions, innovative educational experiences, and access to the artistic process inspire us to infuse creativity into our daily lives.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “A non-collecting art museum dedicated to the advancement of contemporary arts.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is DE, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 200 SOUTH MADISON STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801.
- The form of the non-profit reports 31 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $12,642.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization pays $417,187 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $63,363 in fundraising expenses.