Delaware
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Lori Crawford’s“EnvironMental Just(ice) Mercy”
Wilmington, Del. (December 2, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery will showcase “EnvironMental Just(ice) Mercy,” an exhibition by 2024 Established Artist Fellow Lori Crawford. The exhibition runs from December 6–27, 2024, with a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, December 6, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Lori Crawford, a Dover-based artist and tenured professor at Delaware State University, has been creating art for nearly three decades. Her latest body of work represents a transformative period in her artistic practice, inspired by the escalating effects of climate change. “I am determined to channel feelings of fright, anger, and frustration into creative expression,” says Crawford.
Originally from Mount Rainier, Maryland, Crawford has lived, worked, and taught in Delaware for over 25 years. Trained in digital media and painting, she recently expanded her practice to include photography and multimedia, repurposing discarded materials and artworks to create dynamic pieces. Her works highlight the urgency of climate action by juxtaposing natural beauty with destructive forces like volcanic ruins, aiming to inspire respect for the planet and encourage environmental responsibility.
“Climate change brings extreme weather—heat waves, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires—which affects my mental state,” Crawford explains. “But a trip to Hawaii, where I captured breathtaking seascapes, reminded me of the contrast between nature’s beauty and its destruction. This exhibition reflects those dualities.”
Crawford’s work draws inspiration from artists like Jacob Lawrence and the soulful music of blues legends such as Etta James and Nina Simone, which she listens to while working in her home studio.
The Mezzanine Gallery is located on the second floor of the Carvel State Office Building at 820 N. French Street, Wilmington. It is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Mezzanine Gallery, open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is located on the second floor of the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington.
Images in the banner: “A Volcanic Abstraction” (2024), photography, 24”x36”.
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Contact: Andrew Truscott, Program Officer, Marketing and Communications
302-577-8280, andrew.truscott@delaware.gov
The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.
Related Topics: Delaware State University, Individual Artist Fellowship, Lori Crawford, Mezzanine Gallery, mixed media, photography
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Wilmington, Del. (December 2, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery will showcase “EnvironMental Just(ice) Mercy,” an exhibition by 2024 Established Artist Fellow Lori Crawford. The exhibition runs from December 6–27, 2024, with a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, December 6, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Lori Crawford, a Dover-based artist and tenured professor at Delaware State University, has been creating art for nearly three decades. Her latest body of work represents a transformative period in her artistic practice, inspired by the escalating effects of climate change. “I am determined to channel feelings of fright, anger, and frustration into creative expression,” says Crawford.
Originally from Mount Rainier, Maryland, Crawford has lived, worked, and taught in Delaware for over 25 years. Trained in digital media and painting, she recently expanded her practice to include photography and multimedia, repurposing discarded materials and artworks to create dynamic pieces. Her works highlight the urgency of climate action by juxtaposing natural beauty with destructive forces like volcanic ruins, aiming to inspire respect for the planet and encourage environmental responsibility.
“Climate change brings extreme weather—heat waves, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires—which affects my mental state,” Crawford explains. “But a trip to Hawaii, where I captured breathtaking seascapes, reminded me of the contrast between nature’s beauty and its destruction. This exhibition reflects those dualities.”
Crawford’s work draws inspiration from artists like Jacob Lawrence and the soulful music of blues legends such as Etta James and Nina Simone, which she listens to while working in her home studio.
The Mezzanine Gallery is located on the second floor of the Carvel State Office Building at 820 N. French Street, Wilmington. It is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The Mezzanine Gallery, open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is located on the second floor of the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington.
Images in the banner: “A Volcanic Abstraction” (2024), photography, 24”x36”.
###
Contact: Andrew Truscott, Program Officer, Marketing and Communications
302-577-8280, andrew.truscott@delaware.gov
The Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life. For more information about the Delaware Division of the Arts, visit arts.delaware.gov or call 302-577-8278.
Related Topics: Delaware State University, Individual Artist Fellowship, Lori Crawford, Mezzanine Gallery, mixed media, photography
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Gov.-elect Matt Meyer stresses education in school visit after election win
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Delaware’s Legislative Hall may soon look a little different.
Plans to expand and revamp the Statehouse are “moving forward,” beginning with a new parking garage, said Richard Puffer, who chairs the legislative committee overseeing the project.
The $150 million project has raised renewed concerns over the expense and need for the renovations.
Here’s what Delaware needs to know.
When has Legislative Hall last changed?
Legislative Hall has been Delaware’s state capitol building since 1933.
In addition to House and Senate chambers, the building houses offices belonging to members of the state General Assembly and is home to several committee rooms and the formal office of the state governor. It also has many murals, portraits and exhibits.
Plans to renovate and expand Legislative Hall began in November 2021. The last time Legislative Hall was renovated and expanded was in the 1990s.
There is “a great need” for more meeting and office space, both for employees and the public, said Puffer, who also serves as the chief clerk of the state House of Representatives.
What is included in the project?
A costly part of the project will be the new parking garage.
The current design will include approximately 350 parking spaces, including 240 for public access and 97 for state legislators and employees.
Once the garage is finished, construction will then begin on an underground tunnel connecting the garage to the capitol, Puffer said.
Additional work will include building up to four new large meeting rooms and moving the entrance from the west to the east side of the building across the street from the new parking garage.
How long will this project take?
The budget for the project should be finalized in June 2025, Puffer said.
If all goes smoothly, construction for the garage will begin in July 2025 and conclude by the end of December 2026 – with additional work set to begin in the summer or fall of 2026 and be completed by late 2028.
How much will this project cost?
As of now, roughly $40 million has already been invested into the project, with an additional $10 million from the FY 2025 Bond Bill, which was passed in June.
Puffer also said an additional $110 million has been requested for renovations and expansions.
Cost of the project questioned
John Flaherty, Delaware Coalition for Open Government board member, recently told the Office of Management and Budget, the project is “self-serving” and does not serve the public.
“How busy is the General Assembly” to warrant such an expensive change, given that the state legislature will convene for nearly 42 days out of the year this upcoming session, Flaherty said.
Other individuals who oppose this project, including Delaware Black Commission founder Jakim Mohammed, also call this a “wasted, taxpayer-funded” expenditure.
Mohammed also feels that attention should instead be focused on pressing issues facing the state, including education, infrastructure and housing.
Former state senator Karen Peterson recalled how parking and meeting space at Legislative Hall had “never been an issue” before, and how these renovations will be “taking money away.”
“We should be funding the needs, not the wants,” Peterson said.
While Puffer said he understands these concerns, he also mentioned how these expansions will help allow people “to participate in the legislative process.”
The Legislative Hall Committee is scheduled to hold its next meeting on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m.
For more information on how to attend or tune in virtually, visit the state General Assembly website.
Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. You can reach her at omontes@delawareonline.com.
How to report a crime to Delaware Crime Stoppers
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A New York man was robbed and shot at the Biden Welcome Center on I-95 Sunday morning near Newark, according to Delaware State Police.
Troopers were called about 7 a.m. to the welcome center, located at 530 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway in between I-95 northbound and southbound lanes, where they found the 45-year-old man lying in the parking lot outside of the center’s Starbucks.
The Goshen, New York, man had stopped at the service station while traveling and was approached by “an unknown suspect or suspects,” according to troopers. They robbed and then shot him, police said.
As of Sunday night, police said they did not have a description of the potential shooter or shooters, and detectives were actively investigating.
Police ask that anyone who saw the shooting or has relevant information contact Detective R. Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — A driver escaped injury Friday morning after his car ended up in the Delaware River in the 1100 block of River Road.
Upper Makefield firefighters and police spent a busy early morning with the one vehicle crash.
“Fortunately the river is low, there was a path through the trees, and the driver was uninjured,” the firefighters reported on social media.
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Rob’s Automotive and Collision Center responded to the scene to remove the vehicle from the river.
Rob’s Automotive Collision Center and the Upper Makefield Fire Co. on the scene. (Upper Makefield Fire Company)
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