These artists came to Delaware from places like New York, Ghana and the UK to pursue their artistic inspiration. Here, they share their journey and why Delaware is the right spot for them to be.

Benjamin Wagner, Songwriter/Author/Filmmaker

Originally from New York, Benjamin Wagner already had an illustrious media career when he moved to Wilmington with his wife in 2019. He spent 18 years at MTV News (running the channel from 2008 to 2014), then worked at Facebook until 2021. Through it all, he has been a musician, blogger, filmmaker and journalist. He was awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship by the Delaware Division of the Arts in 2025.

Since moving to Delaware, Wagner has independently written, directed and produced his second documentary, Friends & Neighbors, which will air o

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