Our Sun Is Rising — Our Sun Is Setting

Our Sun Is Rising — Our Sun Is Setting is a group exhibition of artists who live and work in Delaware, presented at The Delaware Contemporary as part of Delaware’s 250th-anniversary observance. Juried by Dr. Morgan Joseph Hamilton and Sara Ganter, the exhibition considers belonging, isolation, disenfranchisement, and the power of the people within the complicated history of the United States.

The exhibition takes its title from the well-known story about Benjamin Franklin wondering whether the half-sun carved into George Washington’s chair was rising or setting. Visitors are invited to consider that question in relation to America today. The show is paired with We Were Always Here in Gallery 5, with the two exhibitions offering different perspectives on a shared history.

When: August 7, 2026–January 3, 2027

Venue: Gallery 1, Max & Jay Rosenthal Gallery, The Delaware Contemporary

Address: 200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Jurors: Dr. Morgan Joseph Hamilton and Sara Ganter

Artists: RM Cimini, Chad Cortez Everett, Suzie Goodenough, Andy Gordon, Janice King, Jeff Komins, Blazo Kovacevic, Anna McDermott, Michael McSorely, itunu ogundipe, Maia Palmer, Khamari Smith, Brad Thompson, Caitlin Walls, John Yeatman Jr., and Carson Zullinger

Tickets: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors, veterans, and students with ID; free for visitors age 18 and under and museum members. Admission is also free every first Friday during Art Loop.

Hours: Wednesday, 4–8 PM; Thursday and Friday, noon–5 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 AM–5 PM; Monday and Tuesday by appointment

Closures: The museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The schedule may change on holiday weekends.

Sponsorship: The exhibition is supported in part by the DE 250 Commission.