Living Indigenous

Living Indigenous – Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington, DE)

The Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday

Dates: February 28 – August 23, 2026

Price: Free with museum admission

Location: Delaware Art Museum, Gallery 9, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware

Explore contemporary Indigenous creativity at Living Indigenous, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum that celebrates the work of Indigenous artists living in or connected to the Delaware community. Developed in partnership with the Nanticoke Indian Museum, the exhibition highlights artistic voices that reflect cultural heritage, identity, and community connections.

The exhibition brings together intergenerational artists, offering perspectives that link history, cultural traditions, and modern Indigenous experiences. By centering these voices during the United States’ 250th anniversary era, the exhibition emphasizes broader stories of the inhabitants of Turtle Island, connecting past knowledge with present-day artistic expression.

Visitors will encounter a diverse range of artwork—from painting and mixed media to contemporary interpretations of Indigenous identity. Additional works and ephemera by Indigenous artists are installed throughout the museum’s permanent galleries, expanding the narrative beyond a single exhibition space.

Exhibition Highlights

• Artwork by Indigenous artists connected to the Delaware region
• Collaboration with the Nanticoke Indian Museum
• Intergenerational perspectives linking tradition and contemporary life
• Additional Indigenous works are displayed across the museum galleries

Venue: The Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington connects visitors with American art, illustration, and contemporary exhibitions through rotating shows, educational programs, and cultural events.