42nd Annual Members' Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show

The 42nd Annual Members' Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show will be held November 7 & 8, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Rehoboth Art League's Henlopen Acres campus. The event takes place across four historic buildings: The Corkran & Tubbs Galleries, the Paynter Studio, Chambers Studio, and the historic Homestead. Last year, 1,500 people attended. There is a $5 entry fee for patrons. Artists must be current Rehoboth Art League members to apply, with membership required from the time of applying through the duration of the show.

Applications must include five images: four of the artist's work and one of their display. Photos must showcase work created within the past two years. To exhibit more than one medium, artists must complete separate applications for each. Works must be original and created by the exhibiting artist (either one-of-a-kind or limited edition from an original form) and made by hand using appropriate tools. Acceptable categories include basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, wood, paper, wax, furniture, soaps, and mixed media. Commercially manufactured items, imported works, kits, items made using commercial patterns, items assembled from pre-manufactured components, items made with endangered species, embellished items, clothing, and arts and crafts supplies are not allowed. All displayed work must be for sale. Submissions are evaluated by a blind jury. The application deadline is Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00pm ET. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable). Artists will be notified of jury decisions on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

The booth fee is $300, due by Friday, September 25, 2026. Booth sizes and shapes vary; most spaces are at least 6' x 6'. Artists must supply their own display equipment and furniture. The Rehoboth Art League does not provide tables, racks, chairs, specialty lighting, or other display materials. Electrical outlets may not be accessible to all booths. Nails and other hardware are not permitted on gallery or studio walls. Artist setup is Friday, November 6, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Setup must be complete by 4:00pm. Breakdown is Sunday, November 8 from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Each accepted artist is asked to donate an artwork with a minimum value of $75 for the Rehoboth Art League's Holiday Fair auction, with proceeds supporting the organization's education and exhibitions programs. For inquiries, contact Kelly Wells at [email protected] or 302-227-8408 ext. 206.