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Rehoboth Art League
Two of the historic buildings –
the 1780 Paynter’s studio, plus
Chambers – are used for art classes.
There is also a large pottery
classroom and children's studios.
A newer structure houses
offices, four galleries for exhibits and
the sale of art. The prominent
structure is the town’s oldest building,
the Homestead, an elegant 1743
farmhouse with a formal back garden.
They hold exhibits in the
Homestead and it also houses a
permanent collection of well known
Delaware artists work.
One very fascinating feature is the
three signed green doors housed in
the Homestead.
One of the green doors now in
the Homestead. Image courtesy
of RAL

The Rehoboth Art League
(RAL) has been around for 75
years and has established a
formidable reputation.
The campus is in the historic,
off-the-beaten-track Henlopen
Acres neighborhood.

These doors literally tell the story
of RAL. Each green door is signed by
visiting and local artists – some well
known, some obscure – and by
notable visiting dignitaries, like
Governors and various celebrities.
This tradition started back in the
1930’s and the league published a
book, “Doors to History,” chronicling
the signers.
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