Continuing and Professional Studies
As part of our mission to support and foster Wilmington’s creative community, DCAD offers community programs, courses and workshops for teens, and accelerated professional studies courses.
For teen Pre-College courses and workshops, please visit DCAD’s Eventbrite page to view our Fall 2022 courses and workshops.
Continuing Education
Watch for news about our Winter 2023 Drawing Marathon later this fall!

FAQ Continuing Education and Pre-College
Continuing Education courses are open to all members of our community (high school age and up) and have been developed to foster personal and professional growth.
The Delaware College of Art and Design is located on the Market Street Mall in the heart of Wilmington’s Downtown Historic District, a few blocks from Rodney Square, the Grand Opera House, the Christina Cultural Center, and Delaware History Museum, as well as many other downtown destinations. DCAD is easily accessible by multiple DART buses. Street parking is also readily available at no charge after 6:00 pm.
Tuition for each course is indicated as a part of the course description. Tuition is paid at the time of registration.
If you’d like more information about DCAD’s CE programs, please visit our policies and procedures page.
Yes. All Community Education instructors and students must be vaccinated. Proof of vaccination may be requested prior to the start of your course or workshop.
Visit DCAD’s Coronavirus page for more details about vaccination requirements and exemption information.
Want the full DCAD experience?
We welcome artists at any stage of their careers. For more information, please explore our programs of study and choose the area that interests you most.