The people of the state are well known for their arts and crafts. The unique mask heads of the various ethnic groups reflect the maturity of Delta State's art works. The intricate colours the masks wear are symbolic of the colour mix the people have been involved with over time. Many of these exotic collections are yet to find their way into the national museum.

The State Council for Arts and Culture was set up to promote, propagate, preserve and present the rich cultural heritage of the people of the state. It executes its programmes by organizing festivals of arts at local government levels, arranging the state's participation in arts festivals at the national level, serving as the cultural centre of the state, organizing and conducting lectures, demonstrations and research into matters relating to the arts and culture of the state, publishing or sponsoring the publication of literature on the arts and culture of the state, selecting, sponsoring and making necessary arrangements for the performance of dance troupes, theatrical and similar clubs to undertake tours within and outside the state. Also, it establishes and maintains galleries, museums and historic monuments.

To promote the state's cultural heritage, the council maintains a professional dance troupe, which provides cultural entertainment at functions organized by the government, organizations or individuals on request. The Midaka cultural group, one of the numerous cultural groups under the umbrella of the council, represented Delta State at Abuja on December 12, 1991 when the seat of the Federal Government was formally moved to Abuja.

The council organizes festival of arts and culture annually at the local government and state levels. The finalists are subsequently groomed in preparation for national and international competitions.

Delta State has produced some renowned artists. These include Bruce Onobrakpeya and Demas Nwoko. Bruce Onobrakpeya has won many local and international awards for his paintings and etchings, which are highly informed by his Urhobo folklore background.

In recent times, there has been an upsurge in the production of the state's crafts for commercial purposes and export. Owing to the artistic qualities of these crafts, they now attract attention in the international market. The most popular crafts are hand-woven cloths (Otogwu or Akwa-Ocha), pottery, mats, cane baskets, cane chairs and tables, sculptures and ceramic decorations. Colourful sleeping mats are produced in many parts of Bomadi, Burutu, Ughelli, Warri, Okpe, Sapele and Ethiope local government areas. Patani, Okwagbe and Igbodo are noted for mat making. Leather fans are made principally in Warri, Okpe, Ethiope, Sapele and Ughelli local government areas.

The women are well-known for their dexterity in pottery. They produce a variety of earthenware items including cooking pots, bowls, mugs, the traditional "ukoko” pipe and water pots. Beautiful specimens abound in Oto-Edo, Ugherwughe, Otu Jeremi and Okwagbe. Some homes in Delta State still serve their soup in earthen pots, which are cherished because of their capacity to keep their contents warm for a long time.

The Izons, Urhobos, Itsekiris and Igbos in the riverine districts are well known for their canoes which are a favorite means of transportation in those areas.

Dances & Music, Music Instruments, Dresses and Festivals.