Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds Lane Henlopen Acres
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971
Phone: (302)227-8408
Fax: (302)227-4121


 

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Rehoboth Art League, with the people of Delaware and its visitors, encourages artists and arts education, and sponsors exhibits and programs that reflect the diversity of the community in an historic setting and in partnership with other organizations.

Ethel P.B. Leach painting on Rehoboth Beach, ca. 1925

 

HISTORY

The Rehoboth Art League (RAL) was founded in 1938 by Louise Chambers Corkran to encourage interest and participation in cultural and artistic activities.

In 1978, the Homestead property and building adjacent to the League grounds were acquired. The Homestead, constructed in 1743 by Peter Marsh, became the home of Colonel and Mrs. Corkran in the thirties, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the oldest houses in Rehoboth Beach and has been restored to provide additional gallery space.

To celebrate our 70th Anniversary the Rehoboth Art League has opened its archives of photographs and placed a few of them in this catalog. We hope you enjoy taking a look back at our history, as well as the artwork of our current
instructors placed throughout the catalog.

This year’s program includes exhibits, lectures, classes and workshops.

Located on three-and-a-half acres in one of the most beautiful sections of Rehoboth Beach, the RAL has excellent exhibition and studio space. RAL holds a permanent collection of works of art and reaches out into the community to teach art.

The RAL is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. It is supported by membership dues, contributions, fundraising events, gifts, investments, and grants, including funds from the Delaware Division of the Arts, the Sussex County Council, and the Delaware Humanities Forum. Your support, in addition to membership dues and tuition, is welcome.

 
 

Our programs are made possible in part by the Delaware State Arts Council, and the Sussex County Council. For additional information on arts activities in Delaware, please visit the
Delaware Division of the Arts homepage.