Otherworldly Dreams and The Art of Becoming two solo shows David Norbut and Marie Carmel Friday, Oct. 2, 5-8pm – show opening/art loop reception Sunday, Oct. 18, Noon-1pm – Coffee hour Friday, Nov. 6, 5-8pm – 2nd art loop reception Friday, Nov. 27, 5-8pm – closing reception Show title: Otherworldly Dreams […]
Coffee Hour at the Gallery
Sunday, October 18, Noon-1pm, Coffee Hour at the Gallery: Coffee, Tea, Baked Goods, and Seasonal Treats 5th exhibit of 2026: “Otherworldly Dreams” by David Norbut and “The Art of Becoming” by Marie Carmel are the titles of these two solo exhibits curated by Andy Vible. One Sunday every exhibit, the Chris White Gallery opens its […]
August 29, 2026, Community Creation Night
🗓 Saturday, August 29, 2026 🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM 🎤 Open Mic: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Chris White Art Gallery Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM; open mic runs from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Activities: Live music, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, live visual art creation, and local vendors. Admission: $15 […]
August 7 – Sept. 11, 2026 – Shadow Work Group Exhibit
Shadow Work invites impolite conversations. By shining a light on the hidden aspects of ourselves and our society, each artist examines their experience through honest dialog around parts rarely seen or discussed. From impeccably constructed portraits and florals to expressive large scale paintings and found object sculptures, these works offer a space for vulnerability by […]
July 18, 2026, Community Creation Night
Chris White Art Gallery A Community Creation Summer Night Open Mic Showcase July 18 • 5:30pm to 9:30pm A Community Creation Night Summer Nights Open Mic Showcase is a community-centered arts experience that brings together poets, musicians, visual artists, storytellers, and creative minds for an evening of connection, expression, and inspiration. Hosted by award-winning author, […]
June 5 to July 24, 2026 – Lauren E. Peters and Cony Madariaga
Lauren E. Peters Better Living Through Mythmaking www.laurenepeters.com @lauren.e.peters Cony Madariaga Introspective www.conymadariaga.com @cony.madariaga Receptions June 5, 5-8pm • Art Loop Opening June 21, Noon-1pm • Coffee Hour July 10, 5-8pm • Art Loop July 24, 5-8pm • Closing Lauren E. Peters, Self Portrait, Athena Plays But At What Cost, 30×26, Oil On […]
April 9 – May 22, 2026 – An American Son, Oscar Eduardo de Paz
A Poetic Symbolic Account of a Life in America. with Andy Vible as exhibit coordinator. _______ Preview of show — Thursday, April 9. By invitation only. Art Loop Reception — Friday, 5-8pm, April 10 (a week later than usual to avoid Good Friday) POETRY PERFORMANCES — Friday, April 17, 6-9pm Coffee Hour Reception and Poetry […]
Insurance Certificates for Repeating Rentals
People and organizations renting the Chris White Gallery for repeating events can get a $245 deduction on each event if they use their own insurance to cover the event instead of using the insurance provided by the gallery. What is needed is an insurance certificate from the renter’s insurance company as follows. This is a […]
DoMore24 Campaign 2026
Thanks For Your Donations! The DoMore 24-hour fundraiser ended at 6pm on Friday, March 6, 2026. At first glance, it looks like we raised $2,040, more than halfway to our goal of $4,000. “We see a vibrant and just city that is nurtured by the ideas generated by our projects. We recognize […]
Calendar of Events
Schedule for Chris White Gallery, 701 N. Shipley Street, Wilmington, Delaware, a two-story, non-profit art space. Our space is available to rent, from 8am to 10pm as our schedule allows. Dates already taken are shown below. NOTE: If an event is marked as tentative, it means a rental deposit has not yet been received, so […]
Volunteer at the non-profit Chris White CDC
We need volunteer hosts for events! We have many artists asking for exhibits and special one-day events at the gallery of the Chris White Community Development Corporation (CWCDC). If you already enjoy being part of the arts community in Wilmington, Delaware — or want to be — you can make those events happen. In addition […]
Album Release Showcase for Anthem
Album Release Showcase for Anthem • Saturday • Feb. 28, 2026 • Noon • Tale of Two Cities Performances • Song and Verse Prizes • Raffles • $10 admission Chris White Gallery 701 N. Shipley Street Wilmington, Delaware Shipley Loft Resident and Local Delawarean Spoken Word and Hip-Hop Artist “Anthem” is debuting his latest album, […]
2026 Previous Gallery Events
These events have already taken place at the Chris White Gallery. Tenant rentals are not included. Click here to see the calendar of upcoming events. FOR ALL MY DOGS – Friday, January 9, 5-8pm, 6th exhibit of 2025 — Artists chosen by curator Andy Vible — closing reception. Commercial Rental – Saturday, January 17, 10am […]
Propose a Gallery-Sponsored Public Event
In addition to hosting new exhibitions in its gallery every two months, the Chris White Community Development Corporation (CWCDC) also hosts events such as community creation nights, poetry readings, artist talks, and small concerts. Unlike rentals of the gallery, gallery-sponsored public events cost event-organizers nothing. Also, gallery-sponsored events are publicized by the gallery, including eBlasts […]
April, 2027 exhibit curated by Oscar de Paz.
I want to propose a group exhibition for national poetry month 2027 (April-May) that would be a collaboration between a local poet I know, Andrew Cini and several painters. Andrew is finishing up his poetry chapbook that is inspired by the City of Wilmington, and I was thinking it would be amazing to have an […]
Ari Sianeh, Curator at Chris White Gallery
As a curator and creative strategist, I’ve witnessed firsthand how Black women and femmes carry the weight of communal healing while rarely receiving spaces designed for our own restoration. We are told where God lives, how worship should look, and which versions of ourselves are acceptable. Meanwhile, many of us have found the sacred […]
