The Next Wilmington Art Loop Opens Tonight, Friday, July 11

Wilmington Mayor John Carney, City Cultural Affairs Director Tina Betz, and Jerry DuPhily ofOut & AboutMagazine[outandaboutnow.com] invite City residents and art lovers from around the region to this month's Art Loop Wilmington tonight,Friday, July 11. The popular FREE art exhibition, now in its 38^thyear, is a partnership between the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs andOut & About. Galleries in and around Wilmington will participate in this month's Art Loop. Acomplete list [https]can be found in the Julyissue ofOut and About.

Patrons are encouraged to take advantage of the Art Loop shuttle provided by the City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation Department. The shuttle will leave the parking lot of The Delaware Contemporary, located at 200 South Madison Street ,at 5:45 p.m. In addition to the featured venues, shuttle riders vote for their choice of galleries to visit.

The Art O Mat
501 W. 7th Street
wilmingtonalliance.org
Artist: Resetting The Culture - A Brian Mills Art Experience

Through a diverse array of mediums and artistic interpretations, "Resetting The Culture" playfully dissects and recontextualizes iconic imagery and narratives. The exhibition invites viewers to consider the deeper meanings embedded within our everyday consumption of media, prompting reflection on how these seemingly disparate elements shape our perceptions, values, and collective consciousness.

Bridge Art Gallery
213 N. Market Street
353-4527 • bridgeartgallery.net
Exhibition: "Ancestral Echoes: Masks We Wear" by Troy Jones

Bridge Art Gallery presents Jersey City native Troy Jones "Ancestral Echoes: Masks We Wear", a poignant exploration of identity, heritage, and the quiet performance of daily life. Known for his striking portraiture of African American figures in everyday settings, Jones overlays West African masks onto the faces of his subjects - merging contemporary Black life with ancestral symbolism.

Chris White Gallery
701 N. Shipley Street
475-0998• chriswhitegallery.com
Exhibition: HERE&QUEER Group Show

HERE&QUEER is an open call Pride exhibition running from June 6th to July 11th at Chris White Gallery. Our intention is to connect with, highlight and support 2SLGBTQIA+ artists of all ages, identities, and experiences.

City of Wilmington's Redding Gallery
800 N. French Street
576-2100• cityfestwilm.com/redding-gallery
Exhibition: City of Wilmington Employee Juried Art Show

City of Wilmington Employee Juried Art Exhibit will showcase selected art by City of Wilmington Employees and family members. Winners of the prizes will be announced at 6pm during the reception.

The Redding Gallery will present an exhibit of The Form of Freedom which details the process of creating and installing the statue "Unwavering Courage in the Pursuit of Freedom" in Wilmington's Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park. This sculpture depicts the American Abolitionist and guiding force in the Underground Railroad, Harriett Tubman with Wilmington Quaker Abolitionist Thomas Garrett. Preliminary sculptures and documents from the archive will be on display. There will be a short history and discussion at 6pm and a reception of light refreshments from 5-7pm.

Gallery 919 at Citizens Bank Center
919 N. Market Street
856-220-4236
Exhibition: Delaware Photographic Society
Join us for this exhibit from the Delaware Photographic Society.

Grace Church
900 N. Washington Street
655-8847 • gracechurchum.com
Exhibition: Slow Hope by Regina Matos Katz

"Slow Hope" is a form of hope that acknowledges the gradual nature of change. It is not putting on rose colored glasses, and it does not ignore the difficulty of waiting for something we really want. Join us for some light refreshments at the Art Loop opening from 5-8pm.

The Sold Firm
800-B N. Tatnall Street
689-3237
Exhibition: FIERCE: The Beyoncé Experience by y.it (James Wyatt)

Step into a visual celebration of one of the most iconic cultural forces of our time - Beyoncé. This art exhibition pays tribute to her legacy, power, and evolving artistry through the eyes of visual art and music who channels her influence into bold, expressive works. From the beginning of her Destiny's Child Houston roots to the opulence of Renaissance and country genre representation of Cowboy Carter, each piece reimagines moments from her music, performances, and personal journey. Expect a rich mix of mediums, including paintings and digital art, and memorabilia that echo her themes of empowerment, Black identity, feminism, and transformation. Whether you're a lifelong member of the BeyHive or simply inspired by boundary-breaking creativity, this show is a love letter to Beyoncé's impact on music, art and culture.

Wilma's
900 N. Market Street
761-0564
Exhibition: "Rays" group exhibition
Curated by Irina Angelova. Art Loop reception from 4:30- 9:30pm.

DOWNTOWN

Huxley & Hiro Booksellers
419 N. Market Street
439-0805
Exhibition: Water Women by Diane Crossan

LaFate Gallery
227 N. Market Street
753-5789
Exhibit: Diverse Patriotic Art Series by Eunice LaFate

Makers Alley
804 N. Orange Street
428-1229 • makersalleyde.com
Artist: Michael Anthony Gustavo Silva

MKT Gallery
200 W. 9th Street
289-6772
Exhibition: Spaces That Speak by DOT & Smashed Label

The Queen
500 N. Market Street
981-9816 • thequeenwilmington.com
Exhibition: TBA

Wilma's
900 N. Market Street
761-0564
Exhibition: "Rays" group exhibition

WEST SIDE

Blue Streak Gallery
1721 Delaware Avenue
429-0506
Exhibition: National League of American Pen Women

BEYOND THE CITY

Bellefonte Arts
803-C Bellefonte Blvd
547-2573
Exhibition: Ocean and Beyond by Svetlana Smorodinova

Finist & The Owl
811 Brandywine Boulevard
786-228-6638
Artist: Christina Klein

TheWilmington Art Loop is a self-guided exhibition of visual art displayed at galleries, studios, museums, and alternative spaces in and around Wilmington.The FREE event draws local and regional art lovers to the Downtown District and greater Wilmington area on the first Friday of the month except for Independence Day Weekend in July. Many venues offer opportunities to meet the featured artists while patrons enjoy refreshments, and, in some cases, live entertainment is scheduled.

Art Loop Wilmington's website - a hand-held guide to the Loop that is easily navigable by gallery location, artist, or type of venue - is mobile friendly and is updated with the monthly lineup the week of each Art Loop. The site can be accessed atwww.artloopwilmington.org [artloopwilmington.org].

You can also join the conversation on social media by using #ArtLoopWilm or visit theFacebook Page [facebook.com]. The next Art Loop will take place onFriday, August 1, 2025.