NextFab is here! Keep up with the City Mural Projects and more! No Images? Click here June 2017 | Bi-Weekly News We are honored to welcome NextFab to Wilmington’s Creative District! The makerspace brings with it a network of collaboration for creators of any skill level or interest and offers tools, software and classes at all levels in the following areas: 2D PRINTING & PHOTOGRAPHY | 3D PRINTING & SCANNING | ELECTRONICS LASER CUTTING & ENGRAVING | DESIGN SOFTWARE | WOODWORKING Watch the ribbon cutting! We would like to again thank Governor John Carney, Mike Purzycki - Mayor of the City of Wilmington, City Council President Hanifa Shabazz, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, and everyone who came out to NextFab grand opening! Take a quick video tour: Contact NextFab to schedule an in-person tour today and learn more about classes and memberships! Take advantage of 25% off your membership for the rest of 2017 — join by June 30th. NextFab Wilmington In the News: “NextFab set to open its doors in Wilmington's Creative District” by Larry Nagengast (Delaware Public Media) “NextFab to open Wilmington maker space next week” (Delaware Business Now) “NextFab officially opens in Wilmington’s Creative District” by Holly Quinn (Technically Delaware) “Why Philly’s maker community could benefit from NextFab’s Wilmington spot” by Roberto Torres (Technically Philly) “Philadelphia’s NextFab maker space opens satellite in Wilmington” by Kathy Canavan (Delaware Business Times) “NextFab makerspace could be key to Wilmington's future” by Scott Goss (The News Journal) VACANT TO VIBRANTUnfortunately, the June 13 Vacant to Vibrant open house needed to be postponed. We truly apologize and promise to let everyone know the new date and time very soon! Thank you for your patience. LET'S MEET ON MARKETWant to experience a unique paint night? Join us this Friday, June 23 from 6pm-8pm at Lafate Gallery,The Art of Eunice La Fate.Enjoy an evening painting with Folk Artist, Eunice LaFate at her gallery on Market Street. Discover the artist in YOU! Different from other paint night venues in the area, you will paint an original work of art alongside artist, Eunice LaFate. Mediums include acrylic, water color and jumbo paint markers. Cost per person is $40, which includes, all art materials, including a 9x12 framed original work of art, wine, and refreshments. Space is limited. Reserve your seat today: CreativeDistrictWilm.comWilmington’s Creative District is a part of a national wave of creative placemaking initiatives that seek to transform urban areas. The community revitalizationThank you to the following publications for media coverage on this exciting news: project encompasses the area bounded by Fourth, Ninth, Market and Washington Streets and is driven by a strong collaboration from a variety of partners: Chris White Community Development Corporation, Christina Cultural Arts Center, City of Wilmington, Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Quaker Hill Neighborhood Association and Wilmington Renaissance Corporation.
Creative District Wilmington projects are generously supported by: Bank of America, CityFest, City of Wilmington Dept. of Cultural Affairs, City of Wilmington Dept. of Real Estate & Housing, Colonial Parking, Connections CSP, Delaware Division of the Arts, Delaware Dept. of State, Delaware State Housing Authority, Delmarva Power, Downtown Visions, DuPont, FHLB Pittsburgh, Gable Music Ventures, Highmark Delaware, IBEW Local #313, Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, JPMorgan Chase, Longwood Foundation, Lowe’s, MSP Equipment Rentals, National Endowment for the Arts, NCALL, NeighborWorks America, TD Bank Foundation, United Way of Delaware, and WSFS Bank. |