However, the Art Alliance’s CREATE plan – which will officially be unveiled July 30 – adopts a broader approach by including for-profit arts organizations and individual artists, uncovering larger figures and showing greater resiliency in recovering from challenges.

“We learned through this study that, in 2021, Delaware’s creative economy supported 18,551 local jobs, which is about 4.1% of the state’s employment,” Krischling highlighted. “We also looked at general economic output and learned in 2020 that the sector added $2.2 billion to our economy and that largely we’ve recovered since pre-pandemic levels.”

As part of their study, the organization aimed to develop a map that serves as a central hub for art enthusiasts and those interested in art-related resources. They have released a map offering easy access to artist locations offering design and creative services, music recording and publishing, cultural and natural heritage, and more.

In addition to the map, the study offers 25 actionable recommendations to support the arts and culture sector. Some of these policy recommendations include creating pay guidelines for creatives, ensuring equitable funding and offering professional development and training.

“It includes developing a statewide cultural economy brand. Some of our other recommendations look at developing the state’s creative economy by establishing creative hubs in each county by updating permitting processes for public events,” Krischling said. “We’re also looking to provide support for the industry including creative economy and economic development conversations by creating some government position that supports the arts.”

Overall, DAA has two goals: supporting the arts sector and attracting tourists to the state.

“We want Delaware to import tourists, right, not to be an exporter of Delawareans who leave to go enjoy arts and culture in other states,” he emphasized. “We’re hoping we’ll be able to stimulate economic activity, implementing the recommendations in this plan will help the sector to grow.

Their full report, which outlines their findings and recommendations, is scheduled for release next week.

BEAR, Delaware (WPVI) — Delaware State Police are searching for the man who allegedly robbed a bank and then carjacked someone on Saturday.

It happened at approximately 10 a.m. at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union on Quintilio Drive in Bear, New Castle County.

The suspect was identified by authorities as 53-year-old Timothy Halsey.

He allegedly got away with an undetermined amount of money and then stole a gray Honda Odyssey minivan to get away.

Anyone with information on Halsey is asked to contact state police immediately.

THE SKINNY

Height/Weight: 6-foot-0, 170 pounds
Hometown/High School: Middletown, DE (Appoquinimink)
Ranking: ★★★ (89 rating according to On3, the only service to rank him)
Notable Offers: Indiana and James Madison

HIGHLIGHTS

THE TALE

Heading into his junior season, Rogers recruitment was just getting started this summer as he earned offers as he was attending different camps. His Penn State offer came back in June when reportedly ran in the low 4.3s in front of James Franklin and company, according to Tyler Calvaruso of Lions247.

Apparently, there wasn’t much more for Rogers to see to be sold on the Nittany Lions. He made his way back to Happy Valley for this year’s Lasch Bash and made the call for Penn State earlier this afternoon. With his commitment, he becomes the third prospect in Penn State’s 2026 recruiting lass, joining high four-star prospects RB Messiah Mickens and QB Troy Huhn.

OUTLOOK

As is always the case with these “Outlook” sections for guys who haven’t even started their junior years yet, it’s such a crapshoot. But let’s keep it simple with Rogers: 4.3 speed is 4.3 speed. It certainly pops on film, even if it’s against some lesser Delaware competition. He’s of course going to need to put on some weight and get stronger, but James Franklin has long been a believer in checking the boxes when it comes to testing numbers. If they got the opportunity to work him out and verify the level of athlete he is, that’s a pretty good sign at how much they like him.