While you already received a newsletter earlier this month, and we planned to publish only quarterly newsletters, there is just too much news to share to wait any longer! We want you to know that the Steering Committee is working hard to keep our collective alive and thriving!

Speaking of the Steering Committee, we want to reiterate that you are welcome to attend any of our meetings. The next steering meeting is Wednesday, May 13, at 4 pm; contact Annette Hearing if you plan to attend. We don’t have a set schedule of meetings; in the future, you can contact either Megan Murphy King at MeganMurphyKing@gmail.com or Annette Hearing at ahearing48@gmail.comand we willl let you know when we have a meeting scheduled.

Upcoming Events for Artists:

Thursday, May 28th - AAC Spring Social – Building on the success and expressed desire to continue potluck dinners, we will begin at 6 PM with a potluck dinner and social time. At 7 PM, Russ McKinney will present on his art after which we’ll have a round robin for those who wish to share new or in-process art.

Trading Table: Artists, bring your artwork, books, materials, and tools to share or trade!

Open to the Public: All are welcome, whether you're an artisan or simply appreciate the arts.

No charge, but donations to the Buzz are greatly appreciated. 

Saturday, June 6th - Arden Artists Studio Tour, 11 AM - 5 PM, Rain or Shine - David Burslem has organized 17 artists in Arden, Ardentown, and Ardencroft,, plus the Young Artists Exhibit at the Craft Shop Museum. The May issue of the Arden Page will include a map with QR codes for each artist.

Friday, June 12th - Night at the Museum: Night Market – thanks to Bernadette for forwarding an invitation to artists, makers and creative entrepeneurs to apply for a Night Market. at the Delaware Contemporary. The application deadline is May 8, 2026, with a rolling acceptance. Check out the Delaware C ontemporary’s website for more information.

Summer of 2026 - The People’s Gallery Exhibit at the Delaware Art Museum

Registration begins July 5, 2026; exhibit runs from August t - September 6, 2026

No juryng; first come, first served so plan to submit early! Up to 600  artists will be featured

Submission details will be available online beginning May 1, 2026

September 5th - an AAC sponsored exhibit in the Gild Hall gallery space on Arden Fair Day. This exhibit will be open to all Ardens artists, whether a member of the AAC or not. More details to come….

Afternoon with the Artist at Arden Craft Shop Museum: Artists are encouraged to consider applying to be a featured artist. This is a great opportunity for a solo show, with exceptionally kind support. Note, however, that this opportunity is only available to artists who have not yet been a featured artist. If you’ve already had a turn, please wait until everyone interested has had a chance to apply!

Upcoming Exhibits for AAC Members:

November/December 2027/January 2028 -exhibit at Chris White Gallery in Wilmington.The Chris White Gallery is a large venue, with two floors, which can accommodate both 2D and 3D work. The exhibit will include First Friday Art Loops in December 2027 and in January 2028. It will also feature an afternoon event with members of the  Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew,and we will be able to schedule other events at the gallery if we wish. We’re thinking big – both in terms of the quantity and size of art work as well as the possibilities for music and other programming.

We are working with Delaware Theater Company and hope to have an exhibit there in conjunction with one of their shows later in 2026.

We are working with Jester Art Space and hope to have a group exhibit there, hopefully in the spring of 2027.

Looking ahead:

     – Our next AAC members’ business meeting will be in September of 2026

     – A second AAC sponsored Social will be held in early December of 2026

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