The other day we made a quick turn off I-95 (in search of shopping outlets) and came upon an unexpected treasure: The Delaware Center for the Contemprary Arts (DCCA).We were so intrigued with this striking building on the Delaware waterfront that we forgot about shopping and spent the afternoon enjoying the wonderful, thought-provoking installations, videos and other avant garde works of art presented here.
Founded in 1979 by a small volunteer group of artists and arts patrons, the DCCA made its focus the promotion of growth and understanding of the contemporary arts in Delaware. It started in a former sheet-metal fabricating factory and moved several times, finally finding its permanent home in 2000. This location offered a 35,000-square-foot building and, now remodeled, presents seven galleries, 26 on-site artist studios, an auditorium, a museum shop, a classroom and administrative office space.
Set in what appears to be a converted warehouse this is a true up-to-date center for the visual arts using natural and exposed materials to showcase art and artists in bright, airy surroundings.
Inside and out this facility is exactly what the name implies: contemporary in every way.
The DCCA, a non-collecting museum, currently presents nearly 30 exhibitions annually of regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists. In addition to the exhibitions, DCCA commits to educational and community outreach through various programs, such as artist residencies with underserved community groups and contemporary connections, a model program that fuses art with schools’ core curriculum, offering fresh new ways to teach subjects such as math and science. The DCCA has partnered in some way with more than 60 community groups and schools.
And here's the best part: Museum admission is absolutely free (though donations are welcomed and encoraged!)
The DCCA is open 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 pm Wednesday and Sunday.
Take advantage of it!
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