Local Favorites legacy Mural by terrance Vann ©Developing Artist Collaboration (DAC) biggs Museum of American Art PubliC Art Delaware Public Art Delaware’s public art isn’t just something to look at. It’s something to feel. It lives in unexpected corners, tucked into alleys, and right out in the open, reminding us who we are, where we’ve been, and why it all matters. Our communities are strengthened through art, and even more so, by the artists behind it. I’m a mural artist, a Delaware native, a builder of creative community, and most importantly, a firm believer in how art helps neighborhoods thrive. So let ’s take a little journey together. Start in West Rehoboth, where the Legacy Mural bursts with color, heart, and history. Painted by nationally recognized artist and West Rehoboth descendant Terrance Vann , this large-scale piece honors the Black families who shaped the soul of this tight-knit neighborhood, from Rehoboth’s segregated past to today. The powerful truth is: If this mural hadn’t been created, West Rehoboth’s rich Black history may have been forgotten. Now, it’s permanently celebrated in full color. Then, head to Dover, where dozens of sleek metal birds take flight at the Biggs Museum of American Art . Suspended mid-air, they look like they’re about to lift off, freezing a moment in motion. They transform the plaza into something alive, strange, beautiful, and a little bit magical. Finally, cruise into Wilmington and spot the massive whale breaching across the side of a building on Market Street. It’s bold. It’s surreal. And it’s painted right onto brick and concrete by one of the most famous mural artists in the world, Wyland . Some might say it looks out of place. But that’s the whole point; it refuses to blend in. And that’s what makes it unforgettable. Find Wyland’s Whaling Wall at 117 N. Market Street in Wilmington. Art is every where, if you know where to look. Written by leah beach, Delaware Native, Founder of the Developing Artist Collaboration (DAC), and Mural Artist VisitDelaware.com 13
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