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Art on the Town, locally nicknamed the Art Loop, is a tour of opening receptions for art exhibitions in the downtown and greater Wilmington area on the first Friday of the month. Art galleries, studios, museums and alternative art spaces offer an opportunity to meet the featured artist(s) while enjoying refreshments, and in some cases live entertainment. The Art on the Town magazine is published monthly by the City of Wilmington and serves as a guide to navigating the 25+ gallery tour. The magazine includes information about the exhibitions, a map, bus schedule and more. Art on the Town also ensures accessibility to the event through shuttle vans provided by the City of Wilmington.
Art on the Town is excited to announce a new website for the program, artloopwilmingtonde.com.The new site will provide guests an opportunity to download the monthly magazine, see photos from previous events, read the latest Loop news as well as streamline the registration process for gallery coordinators and artists. The site will go live on February 1, 2012, however guests will be able to preview the site at In the Loop: an informational celebration of the Wilmington Art Loop on Tuesday, January 31, from 6-8 PM at Theatre N at Nemours.(11th & Tatnall Streets, Wilminton De) The event will also feature food from restaurants who exhibit artwork on the Art Loop such as Zaikka Indian Grill, LOMA Coffee and Fresh Thymes Cafe. In addition to previewing the website, the event will also review highlights from 2011, announce exciting changes for 2012, feature live painting, performance art and more.
“Art on the Town had a very impressive year in 2011, for example, 312 exhibitions were presented in the program. Technically one could see a different art exhibit nearly everyday of the year in Wilmington, a number that reflects both the growth of the program as well as the artistic vibrancy of the city.” Jeni Barton, Arts Programming Manager for the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, City of Wilmington, Delaware.
If you’re a business, an artist or a gallery interested in being part of this Art event
Contact: Jeni Barton
302-256-4666
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