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Wilmington Delaware Art Galleries

Art Galleries Wilmington, Delaware

Listed below are many galleries in the Wilmington Delaware area which we at the Chris White Gallery urge you to visit. Some of these galleries take part in the Wilmington Art Loop which takes place on the first Friday of most months. Many of these galleries are within a five minute walk from the Chris White Gallery, 701 North Shipley Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

Galleries walkable from the Chris White Gallery:
The Angelus House

The Angelus House Gallery sells religious art by local artists with the proceeds going to The Ministry of Caring, an organization that helps the poor. The gallery is run on an entirely volunteer basis. The Angelus House has work such as pearl rosaries, woodblock prints, and hand-carved wooden figures. The Angelus House Gallery is located at 417 West 5th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801.

The Christina Cultural Arts Center Gallery

The Christina Cultural Arts Center aims to offer affordable education and opportunities to all peoples in a friendly environment. The CCAC has been working at this mission for nearly 80 years and many of their programs include the arts. The CACC has a gallery to go along with their art education programs where students can exhibit their work. The Christina Cultural Arts Center and Gallery is located at 705 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801.

Delaware College of Art and Design

The Delaware College of Art and Design student work, faculty work, and work from contemporary artists. DCAD’s mission is to “empower emerging creatives” which is done through their gallery shows. This gallery is located on the first level of their historic building at 600 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801.

The Grand Galleries

The Grand Opera House is a non-profit arts organization that hosts receptions and concerts. The Grand exhibits artists in their reception spaces allowing them to sell their work and gain attention from the events held at The Grand. All artists may apply and host receptions at The Grand Galleries. The Grand is located at 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801.

Lafate Gallery

The Lafate Gallery is operated by Eunace Lafate whose work is featured in the gallery. Eunace Lafate also shows work by other local artists in her gallery. Lafate is an artist who was born in Jamaica which influences her art. The Lafate Gallery is located at 227 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801.

The Mezzanine Gallery

The Mezzanine Gallery features solo exhibitions of Delaware-based artists. The exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery changes every month with opening receptions held on the first Friday of each month. The gallery is located in the Carvel State Office Building at 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801.

The Sold Firm

The Sold Firm Gallery exhibits emerging contemporary artists. The Sold Firm opened in 2019 and has shown a diverse range of artists working across many types of media. The gallery also offers art advisory services and facilitates private commissions. The Sold Firm Gallery is located at 800-B North Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801.

Galleries within a 10 minute drive from the Chris White Gallery:
The Blue Streak Gallery

The Blue Streak Gallery displays both fine arts as well as jewelry and clothing. The gallery has contemporary work from local and regional artists. The Blue Streak Gallery is located at 1721 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19806.

Carspecken-Scott Gallery

Founded in 1973, the Carspecken-Scott Gallery features contemporary Eastern and Mid-Atlantic artists. This gallery also offers restoration and picture framing services. The Carspecken-Scott Gallery’s address is 1707 N Lincoln Street, Wilmington DE, 19806.

The Delaware Contemporary

The Delaware Contemporary Museum aims to support the community through contemporary art exhibitions, educational experiences, and other programming. The Delaware Contemporary houses both local and international artists in their exhibitions. The Delaware Contemporary is located at 200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801.

Lumen Studio and Gallery

The Lumen Studio and Gallery is a new gallery opened by artists and owners Patt Panzer and Carson Zullinger. Carson’s foremost genre of work is fine art nude photography and Patt’s is photography of local flora and fauna. The Lumen Studio and Gallery is located at Independence Mall Suite 89, 1601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.

Schoonover Studios

Schoonover Studios is a historic studio used by many artists including Frank and John Schoonover. This gallery houses works by the Schoonovers as well as other American illustrators and students of Howard Pyle. Schoonover Studios is located at 1616 North Rodney Street, Wilmington, DE, 19806.

Somerville-Manning Gallery

The Somerville-Manning Gallery is located directly on the Brandywine River and features works of American art through rotating exhibitions. Recently the Somerville-Manning Gallery exhibited the American Impressionist Society’s Annual National Juried Exhibition.

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Oct. 2 to Nov. 27, 2026, David Norbut and Marie Carmel solo exhibits

  Otherworldly Dreams and The Art of Becoming two solo shows David Norbut and Marie Carmel Friday, Oct. 2, 5-8pm - show opening/art loop … [Read More...]

Coffee Hour at the Gallery

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Calendar of Events

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The Chris White Community Development Corporation is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. EIN: 31-1674388. This organization has been supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.

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