Guide to the Art Scene in the Rehoboth Beach Area
The Rehoboth Beach art scene adds a rich cultural layer to the coastal experience, from photography galleries and historic art campuses to live theater and outdoor performances. Staying at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel places you just steps from many of the most engaging artistic attractions in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!
Discover Art Galleries in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is the heart of the local art gallery scene:
- 26 Ocean Gallery is an eclectic, sensory-filled art space where locally created artwork shares the spotlight with vintage jewelry, reclaimed furniture, antiques, and fragrant soaps and candles.
- Art Off the Avenue features coastal photography by Susan McLean, whose work captures quiet shoreline moments and familiar local scenes.
- Gallery 50 was among the first commercial contemporary art galleries in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The gallery represents more than thirty regional and national artists working across a wide range of 2-D and 3-D media and provides expert custom framing guided by co-owner and Master Framer Ed McGann.
- Penny Lane Mall offers surprises, with artist co-ops and small galleries tucked among its charming shops.
Experience the West Side Creative Market
West Side Creative Market transformed a once quiet parking lot into a lively art hub in Rehoboth Beach. Held Monday and Friday evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the market features more than 20 local artists, live music, food trucks, and craft cocktails.
With a strong focus on handmade and original work, the market supports hundreds of regional artists and musicians while inviting visitors to connect directly with the people behind the work!
Immerse Yourself in Performing Arts and Creative Energy
The art scene in Rehoboth Beach also features the performing arts:
- Clear Space Theatre Company brings professional live theater to downtown Rehoboth Beach, producing year-round shows ranging from Broadway-style musicals to contemporary plays and youth performances.
- The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand hosts free concerts throughout the warmer months, filling the oceanfront with music and energy.
Visit the Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Located just one mile from downtown, the Rehoboth Art League is one of the most compelling cultural attractions in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Founded in 1938, it sits on a 3.5-acre historic campus in Henlopen Acres. Some of the attractions include:
- The Peter Marsh Homestead, built in 1743, anchors the property and hosts rotating exhibitions inside its preserved historic walls.
- Permanent collections and rotating exhibits showcase brilliant art year-round.
- The Historic Homestead Garden behind the Peter Marsh Homestead, designed in 1931 by Louise Corkran, remains a beautifully preserved colonial-style landscape of formal garden rooms, boxwoods, and coastal relics.
- The Art League also offers classes and special events/festivals such as the Rehoboth Arts Festival and Holiday Fair!
