Sculpture Garden Happy Hours are lively, relaxed evenings filled with music, creativity, and community. Enjoy live performances, a cash bar, local food trucks, Kaffeina Café, lawn games, and various arts and crafts vendors. Some evenings feature special themes or unique interdisciplinary art experiences alongside the live music. All are welcome to join the fun! In the case of bad weather, events may be moved indoors or canceled. Please register or visit our website for the latest updates. Please review our Happy Hour Policies and Guidelines before attending.
Beyond Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a powerful affirmation of human dignity. Hosted by Abundance Child, program partner, and Nadjah Pennigton, DelArt’s Cultural Programs Coordinator, the festival opens with a special ceremony honoring our ancestors, followed by live performances by Pieces of a Dream, VirtuoSoul featuring John Carr, TAHIRA featuring Darnell Miller, and Pape Demba. Enjoy delicious food from Drop Squad Kitchen and Alberta’s Soul food, shop local arts and crafts vendors, and partake in community libations.
Every person and society is shaped by unique traditions and cultural roots, thriving within the framework of their heritage. We carry the legacy of our ancestors and invite you to help us honor this legacy.
Pieces of a Dream – Pieces of a Dream, Inc. is a Delaware-based modern dance company dedicated to the development of artists and the presentation of original, non-traditional works. We explore contemporary societal issues through the medium of dance to engage the community and provide opportunities for discussion and education. We support the holistic well-being of our artists by fostering creativity as well as education in pertinent life issues such as financial literacy, collaboration and healthy relationships.
TAHIRAH – A 2023 Delaware Division of the Arts Master Fellow in Oral Literature, TAHIRA is a storyteller, musician, vocalist, and songwriter. She had the prestigious honor of performing at the internationally acclaimed festival PANAFEST in Ghana, West Africa. TAHIRA is a Lifetime Member of the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. and recipient of its highest service award, the Linda Jenkin Brown’s Nia Award.
Darnell Miller – Darnell Miller is a Delaware singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and arts educator. He released his first solo EP, “”Jesus & Jameson,”” on his Hidden Palace Ent label. He has toured and played with gospel artists such as Tye Tribbett, Mary Mary, and Israel Houghton and has appeared on albums by Eric Roberson. The single, Freedom Call, written by TAHIRA and executive produced by Darnell, won the Delaware Public Media Best Collaboration Award in June 2021.
Papa Dembe – Senegalese master hand drummer Pape Demba “”Paco”” Samb, born in Dakar in 1976, is an internationally acclaimed musician from a distinguished griot family, the ancestral keepers of Wolof history, stories, and music for centuries. Before his 2013 arrival in the U.S., initially with the Dinkendo Family Band, Paco performed with numerous major Senegalese and Gambian artists and his own group Super Ngewel. Since settling in Delaware, he has enriched the local music scene, collaborating with artists like Fatoumata Diawara and Kulu Mele. His 2014 U.S. solo album with Super Ngewel showcases his mastery of both traditional and contemporary Senegalese music.
VirtuoSoul – Established in 1997, VirtuoSoul is a dynamic R&B band hailing from the heart of the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia). Fusing soulful vocals, jazz sophistication, contemporary R&B, funk grooves, and neo-soul energy, VirtuoSoul delivers an unforgettable live music experience that moves both heart and feet. Led by founder and drummer extraordinaire Cory Brown, the group has graced iconic stages including Hard Rock Casino, The Carlyle Club, and The Baltimore Comedy Factory. With the sultry vocals of Renesha and a tight ensemble of seasoned musicians, VirtuoSoul masterfully blends classics from artists like Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Maxwell, and Cameo, while adding their own distinct flair.
John Carr – Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, John Carr, also known as ‘The Soldier Of Love,’ is a passionate force in the arts community, equally committed to performance and teaching. His early foray into songwriting at age nine blossomed into a deep love for singing music that resonates with the soul. A devoted fan of the legendary Marvin Gaye, John finds immense joy in bringing Gaye’s iconic sound to audiences across the country. His musical journey has included collaborations with renowned R&B artists like The Delfonics and Alfie Pollitt. John humbly acknowledges the divine source of his talent and expresses heartfelt thanks for his creative gifts, joyful demeanor, and captivating stage presence, believing his artistic path is divinely guided.
This program is sponsored by Dropsquad Kitchen and Guerilla Republik. This organization is 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 www.DelawareScene.com.
