June 13, 2021
11 AM - 3 PM | FREE
Celebrate the opening of our summer exhibitions at our family festival of art! This event features indoor and outdoor art-based activities, performances, vendors, food trucks, and refreshments. As a vibrant part of the Wilmington Riverfront community, we are partnering with neighboring non-profits and organizations to bring a day full of fun for guests of all ages. West Street Art Festival 2021 highlights include a community bike ride in partnership with the Urban Bike Project; and, a community mural designed by artist 7GOD focusing on mental health awareness.
All COVID-19 restrictions will be adhered to at this event.
WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES
- River-to-River Art Ride with Urban Bike Project
Discover public art installations and community art projects in Wilmington! Join Urban Bike Project from 11 AM - 12:30 PM for a bicycle tour through the city, stopping along the way to learn about the art and artists that beautify our communities. Ride starts and ends at the Delaware Contemporary. Free and family friendly! Helmets required for all riders.
Participation is capped at 20 - please preregister by clicking here.
- Community Driven Mural with 7GOD - The Artivist
Buy My Art Before I Die, Art Installation Reveal: Titled: I Am > I Was, Installation by 7GOD
This participatory interpretive mural experience is designed to enlighten visitors about mental health and reflect on their own experiences by exploring positive affirmations. This mural installation will be on view at The Delaware Contemporary through the next summer of 2022!
- Improv Activities with First State Improv
- Cool Shoes Inc. - Summer Camp Registration
- DJ Rob - iCreate
- Pinch Pot Kits
- Contemporary Printmaking
- Brandywine School District Youth Art Show
- Drop-In hair cuts with Adam Fair - Bleek Professional Cuts
Haircuts: $20 - includes a free brush
In connection with our summer exhibition, UNAPOLOGETIC CONVERSATIONS OF HAIR & NONCONFORMITY
- THE STARFISH EXCHANGE - Magnet Making with Starfish Casters
- FOOD TRUCKS & REFRESHMENTS
Jerry Deans
Olé Tapas Food Truck
Moo Mobile - UD Creamery
Popcorn and Cotton Candy
