CAMP Rehoboth Puts Art at the Heart of Our Community
Embrace the Spring Season with Art
As we anticipate the arrival of spring, we invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and enrichment through the appreciation of the arts. Read on as we unveil the opportunities awaiting you.
Art4Change: Youth Art for a Greener Earth
Mar. 16-Apr. 20, 2024 | Artists’ Reception: Mar. 17, 1-3 p.m.
This environmentally-themed showcase features the works of talented artists age 16 to 21. Through their original creations, they seek to raise awareness about environmental issues and foster a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with nature and all living beings.
Dive into the diverse array of mediums, including mixed media, photography, 3-D works, woven art, sketches, and more. Many pieces incorporate reclaimed and natural materials, furthering their message of sustainability and eco-consciousness.
Join us on March 17 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for the Artists’ Reception to celebrate the talent of these young artists and honor their dedication to making a positive impact on our planet. ▼
FEST ART 2024!
Apr. 26-May 31, 2024
Artists’ Reception: Apr. 26, 3-5 p.m.
Spring will be in full bloom as we prepare for the ever-popular FEST ART 2024!, CAMP Rehoboth’s premier community art show of the year. This exhibition, which celebrates women in the arts, is open to all.
We are privileged to announce DC artist Joey P. Mánlapaz as the juror for FEST ART 2024!. She is an accomplished contemporary realist painter recognized for her multifaceted roles as painter, educator, curator and juror of art exhibitions, and advocate for the elderly through art. Mánlapaz holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from George Washington University and is widely acclaimed for her depiction of the ever-changing landscape of Washington, DC, where she resides and has a studio. The nation’s capital, by far the largest collector of her work, owns 43 of her paintings and prints.
When not at the easel, Mánlapaz finds joy in conducting art workshops for older adults at assisted living and memory care facilities. She serves on the faculty at George Mason University and is a lecturer at The Art League in Alexandria, Virginia.
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your talent alongside other artists by submitting your work for consideration. The submission period closes on March 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Scan the QR code and complete the Registration and Submission Form to be part of this momentous event. ▼
Looking Ahead: Pride Unbound
As we transition from spring to summer, the celebration continues with Pride Unbound. Stay tuned for more details on this empowering exhibition, where LGBTQ+ and queer artists will share their unique perspectives and narratives, enriching our cultural tapestry with their creativity.
From spring to summer and beyond, the arts flourish at CAMP Rehoboth and we invite you to be part of it. Embrace the spirit of renewal and exploration as we celebrate the diversity of human expression through art. ▼
Upcoming Contributor to CAMP Arts
Beginning with our April issue, local arts enthusiast (and Managing Director of Clear Space Theatre) Joe Gfaller will begin contributing to Letters’ CAMP Arts column. He’s looking forward to exploring topics such as discoveries he makes in the local arts community, and emerging trends and themes in the arts. Meanwhile, by way of introduction, here’s some of what Joe had to say during a recent conversation….
CAMP Rehoboth: As shared with you in an email, we invited contributors to provide a six-word memoir for this issue. We’d love to hear yours, if you have one?
Joe Gfaller: I’m ready! It’s “Connecting and transforming communities through theatre.”
CR: Nice! Let’s follow-up with three fun facts about you….
JG: One: During a college linguistics class, the professor told me that my last name begins with an “illegal consonant cluster”—that’d be the “Gf.” It’s of German/Austrian origin, but the construction was dropped—except in a small valley in the Alps—at some point in history. I may be one of the very last living people on the planet with my last name.
Two: I have visited all 50 state capitals. I had to honeymoon in Honolulu to score #50, but it was worth the sacrifice!
Three: My first memory of seeing a play was when I went to a production of The Wizard of Oz at a NewJersey community theatre when I really was too young—say, two?—to appreciate the experience. The lights went down, I wailed in terror, and Glinda the Good Witch asked that I be removed. I like to think the experience is one of my inspirations for working to create a more inclusive theatre space (lol)….
CR: What have you found most surprising about this area, now that you’ve lived here for several months?
JG: There are a few things…. First, it’s incredibly refreshing—especially for someone recently-arrived from St. Louis—to have an office that’s just a few blocks’ walk from the ocean. What a way to spend your lunch break! Another—it seems the grocery store parking lots function as roads. I mean, who knew?!
CR: Anything else you’d like to share with us now, before you start regularly contributing?
JG: Just that I’m delighted to be here in Rehoboth. I was in Rehoboth at some point in my 20s, as I traveled back and forth from Atlanta to visit my dad in New Jersey. It struck me even then as a place that hit “the sweet spot”—there’s a wonderful, out-and-active LGBTQ+ community, but we’re not isolated. We’re part of all the community. And, people have been so friendly and welcoming—I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us all. ▼
Leslie Sinclair is a member of the Delaware State Arts Council and a passionate leader of CAMP Rehoboth’s visual arts programs.