Youth Art for a Greener Earth exhibit reception set March 17

CAMP Rehoboth announced its Art4Change: Youth Art for a Greener Earth exhibit will run from Saturday, March 16 to Saturday, April 20. An artists reception is set for 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. CAMP Rehoboth will show its commitment to the cause by recycling and using compostable goods at the reception.

Art has the power to engage thinking, promote dialogue and stir change. In Art4Change: Youth Art for a Greener Earth, developing artists ages 16 to 21 share works that raise awareness about the environment and explore the relationship among humans, nature and all life on Earth.

Through their original creations, the artists seek to foster a deeper understanding of humans’ interconnectedness with the world around them. The selections in this juried exhibition were made by a team of community members who looked for works that meet the theme, are thought-provoking, and capture the attention and imagination of viewers.

“In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, Art4Change: Youth Art for a Greener Earth emerges as a beacon of hope and creativity," said Leslie Sinclair of the CAMP Rehoboth visual arts team. “Youth have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to address environmental and climatic challenges through innovative ideas, advocacy, and in the case of this exhibit, through the creation of art.”

Selected artworks include a diverse array of mediums, including mixed media, photography, 3-D works, woven art, sketches and more. Several pieces incorporate reclaimed and natural materials, furthering the message of sustainability and eco-consciousness.

Students reflected on their individual experiences, observations or emotions related to environmental issues. In “Toxic,” photographer Madison Laird explores the impact of litter on the environment, while Gabe Blackwood’s acrylic painting “Plastic Ocean” depicts the harmful effects plastics can have on the aquatic environment. Sarah Cohen shows the important role decomposers play, and the figure in Dejour Williams’ impactful watercolor cradles the earth to raise awareness.

Additional exhibiting artists are Gina Berduo, Giavonna Coco, Braydon Donovan, Audrey Lane, Charlie Matas, Krista Silon, Willow Troise and Lexi Walker.

CAMP Rehoboth is located at 37 Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach; for details, go to camprehoboth.com.