Biggs Museum of American Art

06/05/2026

New exhibition! Time to get a closer look in person 👁️‍🗨️ Thank you to everyone who celebrated Delaware’s contemporary artists last night! Share your opening reception photos in the comments ✨

On View 🎨
The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis
Award Winners XXVI presented with the Delaware Division of the Arts
Emerging Voices: AP Art and Design Student Exhibition
Reflections: 25 Objects for 250 Years of Delaware History

🕰️ Thurs – Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
📍 Dover’s Historic Green

06/04/2026

What do these shapes and colors remind you of? 🦠🌈💭 install of select 3D fabric pieces from Susan Isaacs's Plethora. View it in person 👁️‍🗨️

06/03/2026

What’s on in June? ☀️ Swipe to see what we have lined up this month!

06/02/2026

This Thursday 🕰️ Join us & the Delaware Division of the Arts for the Award Winners XXVI Exhibition Opening Reception & Ceremony 🥂✨ Meet the artists, view their art, and celebrate Delaware’s contemporary arts community 🎨

06/01/2026

Install timelapse of the Twist #24 with Dennis Beach 🟥🔸🟢🟨

Award Winners XXVI 🔸 On View
🕰️ Thurs – Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
📍 Dover, Delaware

06/01/2026

May moments 🎞️🖤 Swipe to see how creativity & community bloomed last month at The Biggs.

05/29/2026

It’s Fri-yay 🎶🕰️ Flashback to the energy at Art & Sound!! Can you spot yourself at the festival? 👀✨

A BIG thank you to the local lineup of musicians, Joe Baione for helping to coordinate the music, the artisans who shared their art, our sponsors for helping us make it happen, our hardworking staff, and our community who packed the lawn for a good time. If you became a new member of our community – welcome & thank you for your support! We can't wait to see you for more upcoming summer events ☀️

Lineup 🤘 Lower Case Blues, Spike Bryant Band, Elwood Bishop Project, Trailer Park Casanovas, & The Pretty Crazies

Artisians 🎨 Savannah Gerdes, Linda Blaskey & Jane Miller, Renita Coursey, Jessie’s Bags, Cork and Charm, Quiet Medicine Tree Beadwork, Janice King Art, James Ellis, Chinedu Felix Osuchukwu, Hallowraith Art, Patti Bishop Watercolors, & Dangerous Art

Event supported by ✨ Dover Pools, Merrill Lynch, Mitten & Winters, Collective Event Group, Daily State News, & Dogfish Head Brewery.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

There is something special about seeing Delaware’s artists take up space together.

Award Winners XXVI is now open at the Biggs Museum of American Art, bringing together the work of 27 Individual Artist Fellows from communities across the state. From visual art to writing, music, media, and folk arts, the exhibition offers a look at the range and depth of creative work happening right here in Delaware.

Visit the Biggs in Dover through August 16. Admission is free.
Delaware Arts Alliance
State of Delaware - Government
Matt Meyer
Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay
Delaware Department of State
National Endowment for the Arts
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: NASAA
Mid Atlantic Arts

05/29/2026

🎨 Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012) was born in Washington D.C., and based in Mexico. Through print and sculpture, Catlett advances social causes while giving voice to communities often silenced while archiving their strength. She believed art should serve people—helping communities see themselves, understand one another, and imagine what is possible. That belief resonates deeply with the work we do. We strive to make our museum a place where our community feels welcome, inspired, and connected. From our programs to exhibitions, the Biggs continues to grow beyond a place to see art, but as a space for everyone to gather, learn, and recharge.

These are the initiatives we are kindly asking you to support. For those of you who have been inspired by art and community experiences, please consider helping us bring art to all in our community. Even small donations have a BIG purpose 🖤

🔗 https://www.thebiggsmuseum.org/donate/

Don’t miss The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis – On view until June 21.