Wilmington, DE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: Older adults in Wilmington's District 8 faced isolation and limited access to cultural experiences after the pandemic. To address this, the museum installed six large-scale murals across the neighborhood, including two at nearby living centers, featuring Jazz Age illustrations and quotes. These vibrant works transformed building facades into accessible art spaces, encouraging residents to step outside and engage with their community. The project sparked plans for annual installations to sustain revitalization. As one councilmember said, "The Delaware Art Museum team has done it again... Wilmington has yet another nationally, if not internationally, known exhibit right here in our backyard."

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

Montpelier, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: An artistic, ADA-accessible play structure with seating will be added to the library lawn. This new outdoor feature will provide a welcoming space for reading, play and informal gatherings across generations.

Alliance, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public art installations

Description: New murals will be installed during a downtown art festival to expand a walkable public art corridor. The project will encourage foot traffic and give residents visible, shared spaces shaped by volunteer and artist collaboration.