If you're passionate about printmaking, the Delaware Art Museum (DelArt) should be at the top of your cultural itinerary. Nestled in Wilmington, this gem of a museum offers a rich and diverse print collection that spans centuries and styles—making it a haven for anyone who appreciates the power of ink, paper, and human imagination.

Currently on view is the extraordinary exhibition Marisol to Warhol: Printmaking and Creative Collaboration, running through September 7, 2025. Curated by Dorothy Fisher, Lynn Herrick Sharp Curatorial Fellow, the show brings together more than a dozen print portfolios and suites from the museum’s collection, showcasing the collaborative spirit that defines the medium. From bold pop to the sculptural lithographs, the exhibition is a vibrant survey of American printmaking from the mid-20th century onward.

Seasoned collectors, art history buffs or anyone who loves the tactile beauty of print will be delighted by the DelArt experience that is both intimate and inspiring. The museum’s permanent print collection is a rich tapestry of artistic innovation, spanning centuries and styles. From the bold surrealism of Salvador Dalí to the narrative depth of Howard Pyle’s illustrations, the collection offers a compelling journey through the evolution of printmaking. Visitors can explore works by modern masters such as Jacob Lawrence, whose prints capture the rhythm and resilience of African American life, and Frank Stella, whose abstract compositions push the boundaries of form and color. The museum also houses prints by Audrey Flack, whose photorealistic works blend technical precision with emotional resonance. Drawn to historical engravings? Contemporary lithographs more your jam? DelArt’s collection provides a dynamic and inclusive view of the print medium’s expressive potential and showcases how artists have pushed the boundaries of printmaking. Make the easy day-trip from the Baltimore-Washington area, you’ll be glad you did!

Closer to home, the 2025 Peggy Doole National Small Works Exhibition at Washington Printmakers Gallery offers a compelling extension of the themes explored in DelArt’s Marisol to Warhol. Juried by Margaret Winslow, Chief Curator of Contemporary Art at the Delaware Art Museum, whose curatorial vision emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the expressive potential of printmaking. Winslow selected works from across the country that reflect the diversity and dynamism of contemporary print practices. The installation of the show was a collaborative effort led by WPG members including Ron Meick , Matina Marki Tillman and Kristin Deninno who hung this stunning exhibition with precision and impact.

Together, these two exhibitions—one national in scope, the other museum-based—demonstrate how printmaking continues to thrive as a medium of both personal expression and collective dialogue.

by Barbara Bitondo

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