Delaware College of Art and Design

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Delaware College of Art & Design
TypePrivate art school
Active1997; 27 years ago (1997)[1]–2024
AccreditationMSCHE
PresidentJean Dahlgren[1]
Academic staff
50
Location
Wilmington
,
Delaware
,
United States
CampusUrban
Websitewww.dcad.edu

Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) is a private art school in Wilmington, Delaware. It was founded in 1997 through a partnership between the Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. On May 23, 2024, the college announced it would be winding down operations to close permanently.[2]

History[edit]

The Wilmington Renaissance Corporation established the school in 1997 as part of their downtown revitalization efforts.[3] The schools reached a record attendance of 250 students in 2011 which declined to 160 by 2017.[4] The schools had only 107 students in 2024 when the closure was announced due to low enrollment.[5] Both Pratt and the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design agreed to accept incoming freshmen and rising sophomores as part of a teach-out plan.[6]

Campus[edit]

DCAD offers academic facilities at 600 N. Market St., and previously housing on the adjacent blocks with Saville Apartments to the south at 521 North King Street to the north at 707 North King Street. A multimillion-dollar ($4.7M) expansion in student housing opened for Fall 2012 at 707 N. King Street in response to a significant increase in requests for on-campus residency. The former hotel's kitchen has been transformed into a student cafeteria for all resident and commuting students. The 600 North Market building was the initial opening site for the college with an entering student population of 50.[1] As the student body dwindled, the school sold both residential properties in 2021.[5]

Delmarva Power & Light Building
Delaware College of Art and Design is located in Delaware
Delaware College of Art and Design
Delaware College of Art and Design is located in the United States
Delaware College of Art and Design
Location600 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Coordinates39°44′31″N 75°33′00″W / 39.741909°N 75.549869°W / 39.741909; -75.549869
Built1927-28
ArchitectBrown & Whiteside
Architectural styleArt Deco[7]
MPSMarket Street MRA[7]
NRHP reference No.85000149[7]
Added to NRHPJanuary 30, 1985[7]

DCAD's downtown Wilmington location is in the former Delmarva Power headquarters building at 600 N. Market St. The building has been converted for use as studio and classroom space, as well as administrative offices for DCAD faculty and staff. The building was built in the Art Deco style with an Aztec motif.[8]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Parra, Esteban (January 14, 2012), "College of Art will expand at hotel site", The News Journal, delawareonline.com, retrieved January 14, 2012
  2. ^ Powers, Kelly. "Delaware College of Art and Design to close permanently in Wilmington". The News Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  3. ^ Schmidt, Sophia (May 16, 2015). "Wilmington Renaissance Corp. celebrates 25 years of development in city". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Vuocolo, Alex (March 9, 2017). "Delaware College of Art and Design sticks to two-year model". Delaware Business Times. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Vuocolo, Alex (May 23, 2024). "DCAD to close in upcoming weeks". Delaware Business Times. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  6. ^ Lynch, Cherise (May 23, 2024). "Delaware College of Art and Design to close its doors at end of spring semester". MSN.com. NBC Philadelphia. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  8. ^ Historic Building Notes on Selected Market Street Properties (PDF), East Coast Greenway, August 5, 2008, archived from the original (PDF) on July 5, 2008, retrieved March 10, 2009

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