March 29, 2024

Celebrate Art, Rehoboth! Closes

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On a perfect summer afternoon in late June, 200 visitors gathered in the Carpenter Museum’s E. Otis Dyer Barn and the Tilton Room to celebrate Rehoboth’s talented professional and student artists. By invitation from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, twenty-seven professional artists and thirty-seven student artists from the Palmer River Elementary School, D.L. Beckwith Middle School, and Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School exhibited their artwork.

Celebrate Art, Rehoboth! was truly a community event. Standing on the balcony in the Barn and looking down upon the ground floor, you would have witnessed quite a scene: artists clustered in small groups visiting with old friends, children tugging on their parents’ hands to direct them to their masterpieces, a reporter taking copious notes, and visitors leaning in to get a closer look at each work of art. Outside in the “café”, lemonade and homemade cookies were served under a tent. Visitors paused to rest under the trees and enjoy their treats.

As the old saying goes “All good things must come to an end.” And, Celebrate Art, Rehoboth! has closed. Thanks to all who came to the exhibition to enjoy the artwork and support our local artists. The Rehoboth Cultural Council is indebted to so many people who made this event possible. The Antiquarian Society for its support and the use of their beautiful post-and-beam barn. Our local artists who bravely agreed to exhibit their work in an exhibition that had no history. The Rehoboth art teachers who took time from their end-of-year preparations to select and deliver the artwork: Acacia Beaulieu, Palmer River Elementary; Jennifer Faletra, D.L. Beckwith Middle School; Ms. Rutkowski, Mr. Schifone, and Ms. Tache, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. Melissa Treichler who served as our liaison to the schools and who created a wonderful exhibit showcasing our student artists. Melissa Enos for her assistance in hanging the student artwork. Barbara Spencer, former Director of the Carpenter Museum, for her support and guidance. Connie Wenzel-Jordan for the endless hours spent creating and maintaining the CAR! website. Sheila Oliveira and Laura Napolitano, Curators of CAR!, who did a masterful job displaying the artwork. The Rehoboth Congregational Church who graciously allowed us to hang our banner on their property. The Greater Fall River Art Association for its generous donation of four display panels that allowed the RCC to expand the collection. Ron Whittemore for painting the display panels and directing traffic. Lynore McKIm for the use of her tent. Anjulan’s Florist for the beautiful floral arrangement. The many bakers who offered delicious cookies and snacks for the opening reception. Thank you all!

Many of the artists and visitors to Celebrate Art, Rehoboth! have suggested that the exhibition should become a Rehoboth tradition. Stay tuned!

Many thanks to the Art Teachers for selecting the student art and participating in the show:

Palmer River Elementary
Acacia Beaulieu K-4

D. L. Beckwith Middle School

Jennifer Faletra 5 thru 8

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional HS

Ms. Rutkowski 9 thru 12
Mr. Schifone 9 thru 12
Ms. Tache 9 thru 12

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