Monday ceremony will celebrate new chapter for legendary program after one-year move to Madison . Joe Kubert had his hand in creating many comic-book storylines of heroic feats and dramatic comebacks for iconic brands. Then he and his wife, Muriel, moved to Dover in 1976 and opened The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. Forty-nine years later, a pair of former students of the world-renowned school bought the school and moved from its weathered former home to s

Creators and fans enjoy 'Basement Bash' to celebrate the imaginative spirit. Story and photos by Heath Rumble The creative spirit filled The Amp in the Richards Building during the 'Basement Bash' to close the Fourth Annual Dover Art Week. Dover Art Week, celebrating the local creatives community, got a joyful sendoff at The Amp, a new arts center and performance space that recently opened in the Richards Building on Blackwell Street. The third installment of the "Basement Ba

Latest hands-on Art Week event gives new artists inspiration to create. Story and photos by Heath Rumble Budding sculptors got their hands dirty for a class during Dover Art Week celebrations at the Richards Building. In the historic halls of one of Dover’s oldest buildings, an eager crowd buzzed in anticipation of Sulpture Night during Dover Art Week activities Wednesday night. As organizers, assistants and interns from The Amp — Dover’s new arts center — set up tables and c

Fourth annual festival celebrates the community's creatives and their supporters. Dover Art Week got off to a busy start last Saturday at the Richards Building. By Heath Rumble/Photos by Walter F. Rodriguez The fourth annual Dover Art Week kicked off Sunday afternoon with a sidewalk festival in Meridia Transit Plaza in Downtown. The convergence of artists and musicians, dubbed "Art on Blackwell", represented the creative spirit, with people contributing individual works to co

'Unearth a Story' activities and reading challenge runs through August 7. When children read, they get the chance to let their imaginations run wild. (Photo/Liliana Drew) The Dover Free Public Library is opening its doors to all community members interested in a variety of free weekly summer programs. From the Summer Reading Challenge to engaging weekly programs for children, teens, adults, and family-friendly special events, you don't even need a library card. “This summer’s

From the spoken, sung, or written word to ceramics to chalk on a sidewalk to capturing a moment on film—or anything that captures the imagination of the creator or audience—this quote from author Joyce Carol Oates delivers the essence of the creative experience.

'For The Love of Art' event launches ceramics studio and art gallery in Dover's Richards Building. The basement of Dover's Richards Building has been buzzing with activity for the past year, becoming a hub of artistic and cultural activity. Now, the space known as "The Amp" will open its doors on Saturday, April 11, giving everyone a chance to see what the revitalized basement has to offer. "For the Love of Art" will spotlight The Amp's ceramics studio, led by Ceramics Direct

Acclaimed Fine Arts/Dance teacher named best for 2025-26 school year. DHS Fine Arts/ Dance teacher Hannah Olmo, center, is surrounded by family and students as she is recognized for her dual Teacher of the Year awards. (Photo/Karen Fucito) The Dover High School community surprised Fine Arts/Dance teacher Hannah Olmo with the news that, in addition to earning Teacher of the Year status at DHS, Morris County also named her the Governor's Educator of the Year. She was celebrate