Citizen Photographer
This winter, DelArt launched Citizen Photographer, a statewide initiative inviting community members to engage in civic reflection and contribute to shaping public perceptions of identity through photography. Inspired by federally funded initiatives of the past, Citizen Photographer provides a platform for Delaware residents to consider and visually capture what it means to be a Delawarean as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
Through workshops, exhibitions, and an open call for submissions, Citizen Photographer encourages civic storytelling and creative participation across the state.
DelArt partnered with three community organizations—Teen Warehouse, Lewes Public Library, and the Smyrna Opera House—to host free photography workshops. The workshops are led by three accomplished photographers whose work is represented in the Delaware Art Museum’s collection: Morris Brown II, B. Proud, and Andre’ Wright, Jr.
These workshops are designed to strengthen participants’ technical and creative skills while exploring the project’s central theme. Whether preparing work for submission to the statewide Citizen Photographer competition or simply refining their artistic practice, participants will engage in guided instruction, dialogue, and hands-on exploration.
Participation extends beyond the workshops. All Delawareans—regardless of workshop attendance—are invited to submit up to two photographs for consideration for exhibition through Citizen Photographer. A juried selection of works will be presented at partner sites across the state, with select photographs featured in DelArt’s Citizen Artist exhibition (April 11–July 19, 2026).
Citizen Photographer offers multiple ways to engage, as a learner, as an artist, and as an active citizen contributing to Delaware’s shared story.
Explore upcoming workshops and submit your photographs using the links below.
All Delawareans may submit up to two photographs for consideration.
DEADLINE: February 26, 2026
Citizen Photographer Workshops (Free):
Teen Warehouse
Friday, February 13, 2026 | Two sessions: 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Morris Brown II
Lewes Public Library
Saturday, February 21 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: B. Proud
Smyrna Opera House
Sunday, February 22 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Andre’ Wright, Jr.
Learn more about the Lead Photographers
Top, left to right: Blue Fingernails (detail), c. 1981. Barbara Proud (born 1956). Color photograph, image: 6 11/16 × 8 13/16 inches, sheet: 8 × 9 15/16 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Louisa du Pont Copeland Memorial Fund, 1981. © B. Proud. Sharon L. Street Wright: Nanticoke, 2022. Andre’ L. Wright Jr. (born 1983). Digital print, image: 17 5/8 × 13 5/8 inches, sheet: 19 × 15 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Commissioned by the Delaware Art Museum, Louisa du Pont Copeland Memorial Fund, 2022. © Andre’ L. Wright Jr. Untitled (hands) (detail), 1976. Morris Brown II (born 1946). Gelatin silver print, image: 9 1/4 × 12 inches, sheet: 11 × 14 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 2015. © Morris Brown II.