Join us for a collaboration of female artists of diverse genres for the Art Loop featuring the work of Visual Artists Janice King, Velvet Poindexter, Iris Dickerson, Liz McLaughlin with music by singer Natalie Mann. Art Loop reception from 5-9pm with music, poetry, art, singing, food and beverages available for purchase.

Donna Usher’s artwork is influenced by the commonalities of patterns, shapes and forms found in nature; such as circles, spheres, organic shapes, microscopic cells, aquatic life, deep space planets and phenomenon, and wind patterns seen from above the earth. Ms. Usher’s frequent use of dots are inspired by her trip to Australia to study ancient Aborigine Dot Painting. Art Loop reception from 5-7pm.

Her artwork is in the permanent collections of the National Centre of Fine Arts, Cairo, Egypt; The Museum of Cozumel, Mexico; Reading Public Museum, PA; American Restaurant Association Corporate Offices, PA; Verizon Corporate Offices, PA; Franklin Mint, PA; Hercules Chemical Company, DE; West Chester University, PA; Moore College of Art and Design, PA, and the Downingtown Public Library, PA; as well as numerous private collections. For more information, visit www.donnausher.com.

The Man Cave Artists includes work by Karl Williams, Chad Cortez Everett, Milton Downing, Nick Irving, K. O. Simms and Arnold Floyd. Join us for the reception from 5-8pm; refreshments will be served.

Members of the Delaware College of Art and Design Class of 2022 will cap off their associate of fine arts degree studies with a show of capstone works in animation, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, and photography. Art Loop reception from 5-7pm.

On May 5th at 6pm, Flavia will host a discussion about portrait photography, inviting the audience to talk about the power of portraits and photography. Join us at the Music School of Delaware 4101 N Washington St, Wilmington. Reserve your spot emailing flavialoreto.photo@gmail.com or contacting flavialoretophotography.com.

We all have passions and dreams to be discovered, pasts to be guessed at, and futures that are still to unfold. SOULS is a collection of portraits that seeks to both capture and tell some of those stories. Long fascinated by the human condition, Flavia Loreto aims to go beyond the physical externalities of her subjects, and to capture their very essence.

The exhibition, hosted in the hallways of Wilmington’s Music School of Delaware, shows 20 black and white portraits of men and women in different ages, nationalities and professions. The portraits are labeled only with the subject’s first name, ceding power to the audience to go beyond the image, imagining the stories behind the photographs and also to create new stories of their own.

Born and raised in Rome, Flavia Loreto developed her passion for portrait photography as a way to connect to others, and to better understand emotions and feelings. After 20 years living and working as a photographer in Germany, Flavia relocated to the US, where she continues to study the human condition through her photography. Among her exhibitions: Donne (Düsseldorf 2013), A Day in Naples (San Francisco 2017). She collaborated on books like - L’arte in cucina (Mondadori 2018) - and - La Valle del Silicio (Italian Foreign Ministry 2019).

This exhibit is curated by Nicole Schnee, Old Swedes Collections Management Intern, University of Delaware Master's degree candidate. Art Loop reception with wine and cheese from 5-8:30pm. Visit our digital gallery by licking here and contact our office to purchase: https://izi.travel/en/9ccb-art-sale-america-s-anchors/en.

Exhibition includes art and artifacts of the early Swedish and Finnish settlers of the New Sweden Colony. Eventually the Swedes and Finns were overtaken and under Dutch and English rule. We examine primary to tertiary art and artifacts from the Old Swedes collection. An in depth look at how they reflected the rural settlement's evolution into a thriving urban community; and the cultural influences of the various Scandinavian countries which once occupied the Old Swedes site. Sale of print works and deaccessioned art works available for purchase on the loop.

As Curatorial Intern, Nicole has spent the past year at the Old Swedes Historic Site in Wilmington, Delaware accessioning objects and updating the numbering system to be consistent for all operational years. Evaluated collection and determined objects in need of rehousing and improved storage location. Cared for a small collection of objects, manuscripts, and art relating to the history of the Swedish settlement in Delaware.

Skin Deep highlights the women in Black history that have paved the way for future generations and embarked on a journey in their careers while radiating grace, beauty, and poise. Art Loop reception from 5-9pm with streaming music selection, refreshments & treats.

Erica Jones, also known as E.Lizé, is a visual artist and emcee from Aberdeen, Maryland. With visual art being her first passion, Erica graduated from Cecil College in 2017 with an AA in Drawing/Painting as well as an AA in Graphic Design, following up with a brief stint at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Currently, she produces vibrant portraits in acrylic and oil to highlight the African American experience

ABOUT KARYN OLIVIER: Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Karyn Olivier is based in Philadelphia where she is a professor at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture. In 2020, her work was the subject of a solo exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia and the University at Buffalo Art Galleries. An artist engaged with creating new models for public art and monuments, Olivier is currently creating two permanent memorials in Philadelphia: at Bethel Burying Ground, a nineteenth-century African American cemetery; and at Stenton House, in commemoration of a heroic eighteenth-century former slave named Dinah. Olivier has been recognized with numerous awards and fellowships, including an Anonymous Was a Woman Award (2020), a Pew Fellowship (2019), and The Rome Prize (2018).

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
- 6 PM | Stop by the Wilmington Public Library table to get set up for a fabulous summer of reading. Make and Take craft for kids.
- 7 PM | Showcase of student work from Delaware College of Art and Design.
- Material Exploration | Drop-in bookmaking (self-guided activity)

The show will include her paintings, metal and clay sculptures. Galer says,"This show welcomes the colors, light and energy of spring. Coming out of long Covid, this show celebrates the ebullient wakeup call of spring." Art Loop reception hours are 5-7pm.

Nathan Smith uses ink, pencil and acrylic paint is his artwork. He creates magical communities and characters in his work. He courageously acknowledges that his artwork is influenced by his Asperger’s Syndrome. Columbian artist Camilo Yepes relies on his indigenous roots in the development of his artwork. His pieces contain spiritual aspects that can be seen in his use of color and imagery. Known throughout the city for murals and lightboxes, Smashed Label uses bright colors and graffiti-like images to unite the community with art. Fiber artist Kristin McCourtney uses the art of macrame to create wall hangings, plant holders, jewelry, and handbags. Many of her pieces are functional such as her ornaments and decorative pieces.

Elegant and detailed, this series of Still Life paintings focuses on intimate objects that are partnered with textiles. Fringes, Embroidery, Lost Work, Tatting, etc. Rounded out with a few Florals just for fun. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5-8pm with refreshments served.

Riva and her husband Bill are co-owners of Living Letters Studio in Wilmington, Delaware, where they provide a full range of hand and computer lettering, custom framing, and where Riva’s paintings are on regular display.

ARTISTS’ STATEMENT: Prepare, then risk. Whether the project at hand is a Calligraphic Document, a Watercolor Painting or a combination of the two, the dynamic stroke is the holy grail of my work. Bravery in handling the pen and brush yields power. Much preliminary work goes into laying down the master stroke. I practice until the stroke is ready and then execute confidently and fearlessly. Hopefully, the proverbial “Stroke of Genius” is achieved. While a subject may be quiet, this is not the same as uncertainty and even calm pieces must be executed bravely.

These original paintings by members of The Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators include plants that the artists treasure such as native and non-native trees and flowers. Some of the paintings included in the show are of blue poppies, sycamore, porcelain berry (beautiful though invasive), shooting star, and orchids just to name a few. The artists selected their subjects of plants, flowers and trees because they provide oxygen, habitat for animals, birds, and insects, as well as for their majestic beauty. Exhibit ends May 23.

Geraldo specialized in artwork that deals with transit from the City of Wilmington and Philadelphia. His use of colored pencils creates vibrant pieces of artwork.

Lynne’s creative outlet brings alcohol ink to the canvas while also using ceramic tiles. Their journey from education to art brings originality to colors swirling together, making their own designs magnificent with tints and shading.

We are open for Art Loop at the historic Howard Pyle Studio Friday, May 6 from 5 to 7:30pm. Tour the historic buildings and view the art show & sale by the women Members of the Studio Group, Inc., refreshments and free admission. Since 1935 the Pyle Studio is one of the oldest continually operating art studios in the country. It is owned and maintained by the deeply dedicated members of the Studio Group, Inc.

Katherine LeCocq & Anthony Stanziale

Adira is multifaceted as she works in color pencil, acrylic paint, and mixed media. Her design varies in its uniqueness and media.

National award-winning photographer who uses his unique eye to capture the perfect moments and his work spans decades and is recognizable through national and local media.

Priscilla uses candle making as a form of art. The specific scents are chosen to keep in mind the journey of sensory experience. Through igniting candles one can smell and visualize the shared memories from artists.

Kyma’s voice is her art, and she uses instruments and bowls in her wellness activities. She also runs workshops and mediations that bring relaxation to the community.

A collection of wearable art pieces, inspired by the appreciation of renaissance ideologist, Lotus Renaissance, emphasizes on rebirth by using unwanted clothing. Recycled material is one’s trash but is another’s treasure, using this ideology opens the ideas of the rebirth of culture, clothing, art, and society.

Mr. Steen’s photographic interests are social issues, the erosion of civic institutions, climate change, and the recent attacks on science and the rule of law. His work also includes issues related to the natural world, including its beauty, fragility, and vulnerability to human intrusion. Join us for the Art Loop reception from 5:30-8:30pm with complimentary refreshments.

Jeffrey Steen is a resident of Arden, DE & a member of the Brandywine Photo Collective in Wilmington. Mr. Steen typically uses a Pentax 6/7 medium format camera and ilford black and white film. Negatives are scanned at high resolution. Prints are made using archival inks on cotton rag. Examples of his work may be seen at steengalleries.com. The show runs through May 29.

COCA Pop Up Gallery features many local artists including Shirley Rigby, Catherine Bosk, Max Savaiko, Marty Barnes, Sarah Baptist, Caroline Chen and more! From small to large pieces, we have something for every budget. Hours are from 5-8pm.

Join us as we feature work from artists Terry Anderson, Rosemary Castiglioni, Sue Ciccone and Frank DePietro. New Springtime paintings featuring nature as a theme. The exhibit includes landscapes, floral still life paintings, birds and bugs, and flowering trees. Art Loop reception from 5-8pm.

The exhibition includes artwork by Maddie Barry, Courtney Drake, Audrey Erion, Deena Ferguson, Taryn Fields, Phebe Heneghan, Natalie Icasiano, Akimah Kumar, Juliette Jerome, Jinx McGonegal, Kira Meakin, Vianca Medina, Jacklyn Pedroza-Ocasio. These students work tirelessly all year long, volunteering their time as part of the NAHS requirements, as well as maintaining a B or higher average in all of their art classes. The students, sophomores, juniors and seniors, take diverse classes ranging from Visual Arts Foundation II to AP Studio Art. Please join us in celebrating their artistic accomplishments as they present some of their best works! Art Loop reception from 6-8pm.