About The Event
Our State. Our Story. Our Sparkle.
The 16th Annual A Taste for Art was an elegant evening where art, cuisine, and community reflected and illuminated the many sparkling facets of our beloved First State - with the priceless purpose of giving children the bright, beautiful futures they deserve.
Stay tuned for news and updates on our 2027 event!
A Diamond State of Mind raised over $92,000 for Delaware's children and families!
The most elegant way to celebrate the First State... is being first.
One hour before the main event, VIP guests delighted in creatively curated tastes of Delaware’s delicacies - think oysters, chicken, even scrapple - elevated beyond your wildest expectations.
Wilmington Brew Works served tastings of their locally brewed craft beers, along with the stories, directly from the owner, of how their popular brand came to be.
Attendees had a full open bar - featuring Delaware's Official State Cocktail, as both a cocktail and mocktail.
Attendees sipped, savored, shopped, and supported thriving children
Attendees shoped original works from local artisans, in a variety of mediums, with 25% of all on-site sales donated directly to our mission.
Delaware's top high school culinary programs prepared and served exquisite small bites .
Attendees enjoyed an expansive menu of carefully curated wines, craft beers, top-shelf liquors, and custom-themed cocktails & mocktails.
Winners took home a wide variety of high-end items and experiences, with a focus on Delaware's most beloved and desired things.
THANK you Featured Artists!
THANK YOU student chefs
OUR DAZZLING Honorary Committee
Diamond
Chip and Katy Connolly
Michelle and David Shepherd
Greg and Susie Williams
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champion
Tam and Darin DeFer
David and Lisa Driban
Rachel and Todd Harad
Peg Kates
Susan and Bernie Kelley
Senator Tizzy Lockman and John Collins
Heather O'Connell
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advocate
Anonymous
Mary Bowler and Kenneth Jones
Don Brown and Lynne Howard
Senator Dan Cruce and Bart Dryden
Robert and Suzanne DeSantis
Lt. Governor Kyle and Olin Gay
William and Deborah Hartnett
John Nowaczyk and Ciara O'Connell
Kirsten Olson and Richard James
Gina and Josh Schoenberg
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supporter
Cindy Bo and David Hwang
Jaclyn and Ross Carey
Mayor John and Tracey Quillen Carney
Lisa and Marty Lessner
Kate and Bob Pincus
Michael and Maureen Rhodes
Zallinger/David Foundation
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friend
Gunnip & Co.
Qi Folio - Tristan Keelan
Lizzie and Ray Lewis
Kathryn Sharp and Justin Nicholson
Mary Williams and Brendan Schlauch
Jamie Schneider
OUR SPARKLING Sponsors
& silent auction donors
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Chip & Katy Connolly
Tam & Darin
DeFer
Marisa
de los Santos
Robert & Suzanne DeSantis
Jen & Al
Gallo
Emily & Greg
Hershman
Susan & Bernie Kelley
Representative Sarah McBride
Kiera & Patrick McGillivray
Kirsten Olson & Richard James
Sarah Rogatz
& Family
Meghan & Jamie Walls
Eva Weissman Pottery