REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- Positivity in the eyes of CAMP Rehoboth can be accomplished by expanding to include a more diverse group of people in all aspects.
To start accomplishing that mission, the work of Black artists was showcased through the month of February in an exhibit entitled "Black Histories, Future Visions".
The show is an opportunity to explore experiences and challenges with bias that artists portray in their work. Teenagers and longtime artists have their pieces displayed on the CAMP Rehoboth Campus.
Board Member and Arts Coordinator Leslie Sinclair says equity, diversity, and inclusion are focuses for the organization in 2021.
"I think over this last year we have seen so many highlights of the racial injustices that are so persistent and that’s the reason we think it is so important to do this show," Sinclair said.
According to Development Director Anita Broccolino, the support for the arts program in particular has dropped by seventy percent. Overall, CAMP Rehoboth has seen a thirty percent drop in all donations.
"That is very concerning because we provide so many free programs and services to the community including free counseling, health and wellness, yoga you name it," Broccolino said. "All of those programs that we offer free and we continue free through virtual programming have been impacted."
Inviting the community in-person or virtually to support an organization with room for all.
The exhibit is open through March 5. Email artshow@camprehoboth.com to view the art in-person. Pieces and work for sale can also be viewed at camprehoboth.com.