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Memorial and exhibit celebrate life of Jack Lewis
Lewis's daughters (l-r) Heather Lewis and Sallie Lewis Sharpless join Rebecca Raubacher, curator of the exhibit, next to a watercolor self-portrait of Jack. BY DENY HOWETH
July 26, 2013
Friends and family gathered at the Rehoboth Art League July 19 to celebrate Jack Lewis' life and art, and to open the Memories of Jack Lewis Exhibition.
Lewis's daughters (l-r) Heather Lewis and Sallie Lewis Sharpless join Rebecca Raubacher, curator of the exhibit, next to a watercolor self-portrait of Jack. BY DENY HOWETH
Sandra Ridgely, a friend of Jack Lewis for 50 years, talks with Raine Lewis, a nephew of Jack, after the service. BY DENY HOWETH
Judith Roales shares memories of Jack Lewis. BY DENY HOWETH
More than 50 people attended the memorial celebration honoring Jack Lewis. BY DENY HOWETH
A letter from Jack and a bucket of brushes rest in the family's corner gallery. BY DENY HOWETH
An attendee examines some of Jack's early oil on canvas works. BY DENY HOWETH
The family of Jack Lewis gathered for the celebration, Standing (l-r) are Sallie Lewis Sharpless, Secretary of State Jeff Bullock and Heather Lewis; in front are Sophie Sharpless Honeywell, John Edward Lewis Sargent, Lucy Sargent and Caitlin Sargent Roberts. BY DENY HOWETH
Macon Lewis Basinger, a niece of Jack Lewis, chats with Jim Flood while Fred and Mary Kaltreider listen to her story. BY DENY HOWETH
Granddaughters Caitlin Sargent Roberts and Sophie Sharpless Honeywell chat in the family section of the exhibit. BY DENY HOWETH
Sara Sargent, left, and Olaive Jones, an RAL trustee, listen to a story from John Sargent about his grandfather. Sara is John's wife. BY DENY HOWETH
Heather Lewis points out some of her work to Sandra Ridgely. BY DENY HOWETH
A Jack Lewis Memorial sits on a table in front of his painting "The Outdoor Show," depicting the annual event at the Rehoboth Art League. BY DENY HOWETH
A portrait of Dorothy and Jack Lewis on their 60th anniversary rests in a case with other memorabilia. BY DENY HOWETH
Nancy Suniewick, executive producer of the movie, "If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now," writes about her memories of Jack Lewis. BY DENY HOWETH
Memory cards will be compiled and become part of the exhibit. BY DENY HOWETH
A framed linoleum block self portrait from 1960. BY DENY HOWETH
Sheila Bravo, left, executive director at RAL, introduces Rebecca Raubacher, curator of the Jack Lewis exhibit. BY DENY HOWETH
Rob Schroeder talks with Heather Lewis and Lucy Sargent. BY DENY HOWETH
Rob Schroeder and Carol Short, children of painter Howard Schroeder, talk with Lucy Sargent, granddaughter of Jack Lewis. BY DENY HOWETH
A whimsical signature by Jack. BY DENY HOWETH
