The Rehoboth Art League is one of only a few actively collecting art institutions in Delaware.  The collection contains over 1000 items, which include works of art in various media; colonial furniture; artifacts and decorative art collected by the Corkran’s when they resided in the Homestead, as well as an array of RAL’s organizational archives.  The collection maintains a focus on mid-20th century works of art created by notable artists such as Ethel P.B. Leach, William Leach, Orville Peets, Jack Lewis, Howard Pyle, Edward Grant and Howard Schroeder, to name a few.  As part of our exhibition season, we are excited to share many of these works, some which have never been seen, to the public with these special “themed” showcases curated by members of the Collections Committee.

Messing About in Boats

“Rivers, creeks, ponds, the bays and the ocean play a crucial role in the life and culture of Delmarva, so it’s only natural that work boats and pleasure craft are a rich source of subject matter for local artists.  In this exhibit selections from the Art League’s permanent collection highlight the wide range of watercraft and settings, rendered in an equally wide range of styles and media.”

Image credit: Morning Departure, watercolor by Matthew Mack. Rehoboth Art League Collections.