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Wellness Yoga
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season.
Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. Locations will be posted by the main gate and outside Brown Horticulture Center. Members only. $15 per Member per class; cash only. For more information, contact Beth Sheehy at [email protected].
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Lewes Public Library Talk – Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites presented by Katherine Feldkamp
Come and learn about Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites, an exhibition that brings together two of the Delaware Art Museum’s signature collections: the founding collection of work by Howard Pyle, the artist who created an American illustration tradition, and Samuel Bancroft’s collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, which is the largest concentration of Pre-Raphaelite work outside of the United Kingdom. This exhibition premiers new research that reveals the men were far more intertwined than previously recognized and that Pyle was inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites before Bancroft began acquiring their work in 1890. By displaying Pyle’s illustrations for stories set in the Medieval and Early Renaissance eras alongside works by Pre-Raphaelite artists and their followers, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones, Walter Crane, and William Morris, this show articulates the extent to which Pyle was inspired by Pre-Raphaelite compositions he encountered in his early career as well as in Bancroft’s collection. Further, this show demonstrates how Pyle’s exposure to original works of Pre-Raphaelite art shaped the birth and flourishing of American illustration.
The talk will be presented by DelArt Curatorial Associate Katherine Feldkamp, who curated Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites. She graduated with a master’s degree in Art History from the University of Delaware, and previously served as the Research Assistant for the Decorative Arts and Design Department at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Image: So for a Heart-beat She Saw Him, (detail) 1905 for “The Fox Brush: Retold from the French of Nicolas de Caen,” by James Branch Cabell, in Harper’s Monthly Magazine, August 1905. Howard Pyle (1853–1911). Oil on canvas, 24 1/8 × 16 1/8 in. Delaware Art Museum, Gayle and Alene Hoskins Endowment Fund, 1983.
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Winter Workshop: Berlin Woolwork Embroidery
Get cozy with collections and a craft. Berlin woolwork is the ancestor of counted cross-stitch, with a vibrant twist: pattern designers used colorful dyed thread, which had never been available to embroiderers. See examples of Berlin woolwork patterns from the 1850s and ’60s and cross-stitch one yourself. Beginners welcome. $25; $20 for
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Music School of Delaware Performance Series Collab featuring Mosaic String Duo
Join us for the second evening of a new four-part concert series bringing DelArt and The Music School of Delaware together! Featuring a variety of musical styles and talented Music School artists and ensembles, the series offers a chance to experience great live music in a welcoming Museum setting. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Future collabs in the series:
January 27: Giampiero Bugliarello
February 24: Nagoya String QuartetAbout Mosaic String Duo
A spirited and eclectic ensemble that incorporates musical influences from flamenco, middle eastern, classical, and rock genres. Infectious rhythms and exotic harmonies, combined with instrumental virtuosity, complete Mosaic’s signature sound. Christopher Braddock (guitar, oud and mandolin) and Douglas Seth (classical and flamenco guitars) bring it to life with sophisticated compositions, free form, improvisational style, and technical precision.
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Cape Henlopen Senior Center Fundraiser
Cape Henlopen Senior Center is hosting a fundraiser at the Convention Center.
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Wellness Yoga
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season.
Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. Locations will be posted by the main gate and outside Brown Horticulture Center. Members only. $15 per Member per class; cash only. For more information, contact Beth Sheehy at [email protected].
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DelArt Night: When the Condor Nation and Eagle Nation Meet featuring Boe Harris & Richie Olivera
Join us for a powerful DelArt Night celebrating Native Heritage Month through music, art, and shared traditions. Experience a captivating dual performance by master flutists Boe Harris, an enrolled citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, and Richie Olivera, native born of Peru and of Quechua lineage.
Together, their music bridges northern and southern Indigenous traditions, leading into a special guided tour of the Living in the Present exhibition in the Jefferson Lobby. This unique evening honors the ancient prophecy connecting the Condor and Eagle nations uniting the Peoples of the North and South as one through story, sound, and visual culture.
Left to right: Boe Harris. Richie Olivera.About Boe Harris
Boe is an enrolled citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa; she is of both Chippewa and Dakota ancestry. A Northern Traditional, and Jingle dress dancer, poet and plays the Indigenous traditional flute. Boe has dedicated her life to education and increasing public awareness of and appreciation for the Indigenous people of this land and their culture. “As a granddaughter of strong Indian women, my heart and spirit no no other journey then to follow the traditions that flowed within the souls, spirits and lives of those women who walked before me. Those women were called by their mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, and the Creator to prepare the path for the generations to come. Through their blood, heartache, tears, pain, and determination, they honored their call. With pride, respect, honor, and privilege, I walk this same path.
About Richie Olivera
Richie Olivera is a Quechua musician from Lima, Peru, whose artistry is deeply rooted in the musical traditions of the Andes. Learning to play the quena (notched reed flute) and zampoña (panpipes) at age twelve, Richie dedicated himself to carrying forward the wind instruments that have echoed through South American landscapes for centuries. Starting his journey alongside community elders, he learned by honoring the collective tradition before forming a performance group with his brother and peers. Bringing their music directly to the people, they filled the public spaces and streets of Lima with traditional Andean sounds. After relocating to the United States in 2007, Richie expanded his sonic palette in the tri-state area, weaving North American and global influences including Jazz, Rock, Celtic, and classic world traditions into his native instrumentation. Today, whether performing solo or collaborating across genres at venues like Princeton’s Café Improv and the annual Andes Festival, Richie uses the quena and zampoña to build cultural bridges, weaving Andean heritage into contemporary global soundscapes.
Top detail: Photo by Iz Balleto Pariona.
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DelArt Readers – Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson
Join us! The DelArt Readers, a community-led book club, meets monthly to discuss, debate, celebrate, and share both works of fiction and non-fiction. Our selections are focused on art, artists, and/or the artistic process either in general or in response to the Museum’s collections or exhibits. In addition to our interest in art and artists, we also seek to create a sense of community, conversation, and connection.
Join us in-person at DelArt on November 19 for Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson. A collection of short stories inspired by the author’s experiences working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for more than 25 years. (Fiction)
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Yuletide Behind the Scenes Virtual Lecture
Exclusively for Members! Find out what it takes to put together the Yuletide Tour with Reggie Lynch, director of interpretation and engagement. Learn about du Pont family holiday traditions, glimpse gorgeous images of Yuletides past, and enjoy a preview of this year’s tour.
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A Longwood Christmas November 20, 2026–January 10, 2027
A Longwood Christmas
When the holidays arrive at Longwood Gardens, they don’t tiptoe in—they glow. A Longwood Christmas transforms the historic gardens into a radiant winter wonderland filled with towering trees, glittering pathways, fragrant evergreens, and one of the most celebrated seasonal displays in the country.
From the moment guests enter, light becomes the storyteller. Thousands upon thousands of twinkling bulbs outline grand trees, trace historic architecture, and reflect across still waters. The Conservatory becomes a warm sanctuary of poinsettias, orchids, garlands, and beautifully decorated trees that rise toward the glass ceiling like living chandeliers.
(No Tuesday closures during this seasonal celebration!!)
A Tradition Rooted in History
The holiday celebration traces back to founder Pierre S. du Pont, who decorated the Conservatory for Christmas gatherings in the early 20th century. What began as elegant seasonal décor evolved into a signature experience drawing visitors from across the region and beyond.
Over time, the display expanded to include:
- Ornate indoor trees and themed rooms
- Outdoor light installations spanning acres
- Illuminated fountains choreographed to festive music
- Fire pits and cozy gathering spaces
It’s classic holiday charm—with scale.
Tiny trivia: Longwood has been growing many of its holiday display plants on-site for decades, meaning some of the “stars” of the show start their journey months before they ever sparkle.
What to Expect in 2026
A Longwood Christmas blends indoor elegance with outdoor spectacle.
Inside the Conservatory:
- Grand trees adorned with thousands of ornaments
- Seasonal floral displays designed with precision
- Warm, fragrant air filled with evergreen and citrus notes
Outside:
- Hundreds of decorated trees
- Light tunnels and glowing pathways
- Reflections across the Main Fountain Garden
- Select evenings featuring festive illuminated fountain performances
The contrast of crisp night air and radiant lights makes evening visits especially magical. It’s the kind of place where cameras work overtime, and people linger just a little longer than planned.
Dates & Hours
November 20, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Gardens Open
10:00 am – 11:00 pm daily(No Tuesday closures during this seasonal celebration!!)
A Longwood Christmas isn’t simply a light display. It’s a layered experience of horticulture, design, architecture, and tradition working together in harmony. The gardens become immersive rather than observational—guests don’t just look at the decorations, they move through them.
Expect high demand, especially on weekends and evenings. Timed admission tickets are required, and this event regularly sells out.
If autumn at Longwood is about warm colors and harvest glow, winter answers with brilliance. The gardens trade falling leaves for shimmering light—and somehow, the quiet of winter feels brighter than ever.
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Slow Art
In a world that often feels fast paced, it’s important to take a step back and explore alternative ways of connecting with the world around us. Slow down with a guided-looking exploration of two works of art in the Museum’s galleries. No expertise required.
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Saltwater Roots Boutique Event
Saltwater Roots Boutique is hosting a holiday shopping event at the Convention Center.
Left to right: Boe Harris. Richie Olivera.
