EXHIBITIONS
CURRENT EXHIBITION
The Prints of Rockwell Kent: Selections from the Ralf C. Nemec Collection
MARCH 20 – JULY 6, 2025
Artist and activist Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) was a household name. Best-known for his iconic images of the earth’s harsh and frozen extremities, Kent often explored the relationship between humans and nature. As an author, he published thrilling accounts of his own expeditions to Newfoundland, Alaska, Tierra del Fuego, and Greenland. As an illustrator, he created editions of literary classics like the Old English epic Beowulf, Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, and Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. This exhibition showcases selections from the Ralf C. Nemec Collection, the largest assemblage of Kent’s prints in the world.
CURRENT EXHIBITION
Award Winners XXV
MAY 15 – SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
Celebrate the creativity of Delaware’s finest artists in Award Winners XXV, a vibrant group exhibition showcasing the 2025 Individual Artist Fellowship recipients. Featuring work by choreographers, musicians, writers, visual and folk artists from across the state, this show highlights the talent and diversity of Delaware’s arts community.
Catch the exhibition at the Biggs Museum before it travels to CAMP Rehoboth and Cab Calloway School of the Arts.
CURRENT EXHIBITION
Kinetic Wonders: Sculptures by Paul Daniel
OCTOBER 30, 2024 – NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Discover the captivating artistry of Paul Daniel in this outdoor exhibition featuring five dynamic kinetic sculptures on the grounds of the Biggs Museum. These mesmerizing works of art come alive with motion, responding to the natural elements around them. Each piece showcases Daniel’s masterful blend of engineering and creativity, inviting visitors to experience art in harmony with nature. Perfect for all ages, this public display offers a unique opportunity to explore the interplay of movement, design, and imagination. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of kinetic art!
CURRENT EXHIBITION
First State Woodturners: Musical Molinology
MAY 1 – AUGUST 10, 2025
Obe Object exhibition – this kinetic sculpture celebrates the art and science of molinology—the study of mills and mechanical devices powered by natural or human energy. Hand-cranked into motion, this intricate work activates a mesmerizing series of gears, cams, wands, ornaments, and hammers that bring music to life. Designed by the First State Woodturners and awarded Best in Show at the 2015 American Association of Woodturners symposium, Musical Molinology is part sculpture, part instrument. Its wooden marimba plays a custom composition by New York musician Anna Huang, demonstrating the harmony of craftsmanship, engineering, and art. Don’t miss this one-day-only marvel of motion and melody!
FUTURE EXHIBITION
Comic Couture: Beyond the Panels
Curated by The Bridge Art Gallery
JUNE 12 – JUNE 29, 2025
Bold, brilliant, and bursting with style—Comic Couture pushes the boundaries of comic-inspired art. This high-concept exhibition fuses pop culture with elevated aesthetics, showcasing works that reinterpret iconic comic elements like speech bubbles, panels, and heroes through the lens of fine art. Featuring a dynamic group of artists, it’s a visual journey that honors the power of narrative, fantasy, and design.
Open and on view on during Dover-Con, Dover’s favorite comic and pop culture convention!
