The Rehoboth Art League hosts Gallery Talks as a free opportunity for the public to delve deeper into the arts and humanities content of our exhibitions. A wide range of presenters—including exhibition judges, jurors, art historians, and artists themselves—provide unique perspectives on fine arts, their historical contexts, and how the arts contribute to the human experience.
FROM THE JUDGE WITH DEB APPLEBY
Saturday, June 13, 2026 (10am)
Join the Rehoboth Art League for a conversation with judge of the 53rd Annual Members' Fine Craft Exhibition, Deb Appleby, who will discuss her award selections and other notable pieces.
Deb Appleby is a glassblower, designer, and maker originally based in Lewes, Delaware. She founded The Studio on 24 in 1999 as a functional production blown glass craft business and gallery.
She specializes in traditional, functional production glassware often made in series along with unique commission work. She prioritizes structure, balance, and enduring usability, drawing ocean-inspired colors from her coastal life near the Atlantic. In the mid 2000’s, her studio shifted focus from retail and local shows to private and commercial contracts, showcasing her transition from retail production to designer and maker. The work emphasized craftsmanship with visual impact, yet always based in function, fitting protocol office needs for official diplomatic events and gifts.
Her focus over the last years has been her private large scale commission work both in the US and with her studio overseas.
FROM THE JUDGE WITH STEVE OLIVER
Saturday, July 18, 2026 (10am)
Join the Rehoboth Art League for a conversation with judge of the 88th Annual Members' Fine Art Exhibition, Steve Oliver, who will discuss his award selections and other notable pieces.
Steve has enjoyed creating art for nearly his entire life and has always considered the ability to draw and paint an incredible gift. Growing up in the Adirondack Park and Thousand Islands region of New York State gave him countless opportunities to observe and learn about the wildlife that lived around him. That early fascination with animals, combined with his lifelong passion for art, naturally led him toward a career focused on wildlife art around 1982.
More than forty years later, his interest in the natural world has only deepened. His work continues to center on wildlife and the habitats they depend on. Traveling and observing animals in their natural environments is almost as rewarding to him as creating the paintings inspired by those experiences.
Throughout his career, Steve has received numerous awards and recognition for his wildlife art and has participated in many regional, national, and international exhibitions. His artwork has appeared on ten conservation stamps, including the 2010 Delaware Duck Stamp, and has been reproduced in more than 100 limited‑edition prints.
Steve is a longtime member of the international group, the Society of Animal Artists, and spent 28 years helping to organize and manage the prestigious Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Shows in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — serving 18 of those years as Executive Director.
FROM THE JUDGE WITH LYNN MARSDEN-ATLASS
Saturday, August 22, 2026 (10am)
Join the Rehoboth Art League for a conversation with juror and judge of the 12th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition, Lynn Marsden-Altass, who will discuss her award selections and other notable pieces.
Lynn Marsden-Atlass was the Executive Director of the Arthur Ross Gallery (2008-2023) and University Curator of the Penn Art Collection (2010-2023). During her tenure she curated over 50 exhibitions. She was Chair of the On-Campus Art Committee and the Art Advisory Committee (2011-2023) at the University of Pennsylvania.
Previously, Ms. Marsden-Atlass served as the Senior Curator of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; Curator of American and Contemporary Art at the Chrysler Museum of Art; Associate Director of the Colby College Museum of Art; and Director of the Consortium of Colleges Abroad in Paris, France. She was professor of 19th century French Art for the British Institute in Paris and three colleges (1979-1988), and adjunct professor in the Départment d’anglais at Université de Caen (1992-1993). In 2016 she was an Affiliated Fellow at the American Academy in Rome.
Marsden-Atlass received an M.A. in the History of Art from the University of Chicago and a B.A. from Lake Forest College. She served on the board of the American Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (2008-2018), and currently serves as an IMLS MAP Surveyor and an AAM Accreditation Reviewer. She established LMA Art Consultant in 2024 to advise museums, galleries, and individuals.
