Division of the Arts fellowship winners reception set Aug. 8
Works by this year’s Delaware Division of the Arts award winners will be exhibited at CAMP Rehoboth from Saturday, Aug. 3, to Monday, Sept. 9, at 37 Baltimore, Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
A winners reception is set for 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8. Attendees can meet the artists, socialize in the courtyard and tour the art in the gallery.
This year, the division received work samples from 149 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, and folk, media and visual artists. The work samples were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals who considered the demonstrated creativity and skill in each artist’s respective art form. In all, 17 artists were awarded fellowships in the following categories – two masters, seven established and eight emerging.
Lori Crawford, an established interdisciplinary artist, creatively channels her emotions regarding climate change. Her works merge photography and painting into compelling diptychs, with photographs overlaying acrylic paintings, emphasizing the urgency of climate concerns.
Victor Letonoff, an established professional in creative nonfiction, resides in Lewes. Letonoff's unique journey from sculptor and blacksmith to police officer informs his writing. His experiences in law enforcement provide a rich backdrop for his storytelling.
Rebecca Raubacher, an established artist in the visual arts, first picked up a pencil and paper after her older sister took her to a horse farm at age 3 1/2. Drawing on that early beginning, Raubacher’s paintings still often feature the horses that first inspired her, but she is also passionate about portraying the figure. Layering of materials brings a heightened intensity to her work.
Julieta Zavala, an emerging artist in folk art, creates garments that blend her Mexican cultural heritage with contemporary social trends. Known for her innovative use of unconventional and sustainable materials, Zavala’s designs are both imaginative and environmentally conscious.
