CAMP Rehoboth to host artists reception Sept. 14

CAMP Rehoboth will host an artists reception for two shows from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The reception offers an opportunity for art lovers, supporters of LGBTQ+ culture, and curious community members to come together and celebrate art, community and inclusivity.

The Grin and Bear It show features both bear-themed artwork and pieces by artists who identify as members of the bear community. Body Works, a solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Keith David Trievel, will be on display in the Elkins-Archibald Atrium.

Grin and Bear It showcases a wide array of artistic expressions with works spanning various mediums including collage, photography, acrylic and oil paintings, digital graphics, mixed media, textiles, ceramics, graphite and video. The exhibition was juried by a team of community members who carefully selected works from a diverse group of local and regional artists. Featured artists include J.S. Adams, Scott G. Brooks, David Camorali, Damien Cheeks, Brad Cox, Rick Dove, George Farrah, Max Fleishman, Robert Fleming, Ernest Hollowak, Jeffrey Kibler, Jon McDonough, Michael Migliori, Rich Morel, Barry Moshinski, Guillermo Silveira, Sabina Troncone, Don Twine and Joe Vescio.

In Body Works, Trievel presents a collection of mixed-media works that combine acrylic paint on recycled canvas, bonded tissue paper, and ink drawing, resulting in a fresco-like or Venetian plaster effect. "Life is a journey from darkness into light. With each lesson learned, and each connection formed, a little more light is shed, revealing more of our true self,” said Trievel. His art offers a powerful reflection on personal growth and transformation.

Both exhibitions will be on view from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, through Monday, Oct. 7, at CAMP Rehoboth.