Image Credit: Artwork by John Cooley
Event Dates: November 1 & 2, 2025 (10 am to 4 pm)
Application Fee: $25.00 (Registration fee is non-refundable)
Application Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025 (4:00 p.m.)
Notification of acceptance by: Friday, September 10, 2025
Booth Fee (if accepted): $300.00
Booth Fee Due Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Eligibility: OPEN TO REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE MEMBERS ONLY. In order to be considered for the jury process you must be a member by the application deadline and during the jurying process. Membership must be current from the time of applying through the duration of the show.
Description: Over the years the Members’ Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show has been a favorite show bringing together select artisans to the Rehoboth Art League every first weekend in November. This year the Members’ Holiday Fair will be held on November 1st and 2nd. Last year 1500 people attended the event. It is a significant winter event for the Rehoboth Art League and is well-known for the high quality of its artisans. The event is held across the Rehoboth Art League’s Henlopen Acres campus in its historic buildings. Visitors enjoy a festive atmosphere and delight in seeing and purchasing beautiful handmade items. There is a $5 entry fee for patrons to attend the event.
Submission/Jury Process
Each submission must consist of five images - four (4) of the artist's work and one (1) of their booth display. All work must be created within the past two (2) years. To exhibit more than one medium an artist must complete separate applications for each. It is possible to be approved by the jury for one medium and not another. Any image missing from the required five (5) images will result in disqualification from the Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show application process. Only items resembling the photographic images submitted as part of the application may be shown at the event. It is a blind jury. Do NOT submit booth images with any identifiable sign or photo of the artist or artist information.
NOTE: From time to time, based upon the security settings on your email account, emails from ArtCall may be filtered to your spam folder. You should receive an email confirmation with each submitted application and an email indicating the juror's decision. If you do not receive an email indicating the status of your submission on September 19, contact Jenny Morningstar via email at jenny@rehobothartleague.org.
Submission Images: Submission images must be less than 4MB each. After submitting your application you may re-enter the call until the deadline to delete, change, and/or edit your submissions until the application deadline on August 25, 2025 at 4:00pm. Check out this instructional video to resize larger images using both Mac and Windows operating systems.
Booth Space
The Holiday Fair takes place inside four of the Rehoboth Art League’s Henlopen Acres buildings: The Corkran & Tubbs Galleries, the Paynter Studio, Chambers Studio, and the historic Homestead. The Rehoboth Art League cannot guarantee requests by artists for a particular location. Only one exhibitor per space is allowed and subletting is not permitted. Booth sizes and shapes vary due to each building’s unique architectural features and subsequently, there can be no guarantee of an exact shape or size. Most spaces are at least 6’ x 6.’ Please come prepared with a flexible set up to accommodate your allotted space.
Display
Artists must supply their own display equipment and furniture. The Rehoboth Art League does not provide tables, racks, chairs, or other display materials. Based upon the building’s configuration electrical outlets may not be accessible to booths. Under no circumstance are artists permitted to use the gallery walls or any RAL furniture for any type of display. Use of nails and other hardware are not permitted on any RAL gallery or studio wall.
Donation to RAL Education and Exhibitions Fundraiser
Each accepted artist is asked to donate an artwork of a minimum value of seventy-five dollars ($75) for the Rehoboth Art League’s Holiday Fair auction. The proceeds of this auction help support the Rehoboth Art League’s education and exhibitions programs.
Standards and Media
All displayed works must be original and created by the exhibiting artist (either one-of-a-kind or in a limited edition from an original form) and made by hand using appropriate tools. Works manufactured commercially or through commercial kits are not allowed. In addition, imported works, kits, items from kits, items made using commercial patterns, items assembled from pre-manufactured components, items made with endangered species, embellished items, clothing, or arts and crafts supplies are not allowed. All displayed work must be for sale. Acceptable categories include basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, wood, paper, wax, furniture, soaps, and mixed media. Other media may be considered for those artists who have historically participated in this show.
Promotion
The Rehoboth Art League has budgeted for significant advertising, signage, and promotional materials. By agreeing to participate in this show, the artist consents to images of their works being used in educational materials, press releases, and other related publicity.
Sales and Payments
All participating artists are required to process their own sales. The Rehoboth Art League does not provide payment support or wrapping materials.
Setup: Unloading / Loading
Artist set up is Friday, October 31, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Before setting up, all artists must check in at the Corkran Gallery where they will receive their booth location, parking pass and location, and event packet. Artists may not arrive earlier than 10:00am for set up. All artist set ups must be complete by 4:00pm on Friday, October 31st. Booth displays are to remain in place through 4:00pm on Sunday, November 3rd. Breakdown is Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Artists must remove all artwork, trash, and debris from their site at the end of the event. The Rehoboth Art League assumes no responsibility for participating artists’ property.
Artist Parking
The Rehoboth Art League is located in the residential community of Henlopen Acres. Artists will be given a parking location and pass upon checking in at the Corkran Gallery. Town officials strictly enforce the parking rules. Please be considerate of our neighbors who generously allow our artists to park at their homes.
Refund Policy
The application fee of $25 is non-refundable. The Rehoboth Art League will issue a booth fee refund, less a $25 administrative fee, for cancellation requests received before the end of business day on September 26, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests after September 26, 2025. There is no inclement weather date for the Rehoboth Art League’s Holiday Fair. The Rehoboth Art League reserves the right to cancel the event in the case of extraordinarily severe weather or other unforeseen catastrophic events. If, by chance, such a situation occurs, the Rehoboth Art League will not issue any booth refunds.
Inquiries
Email Jenny Morningstar at jenny@rehobothartleague.org or call 302-227-8408 ext. 206.
BY APPLYING FOR THIS SHOW, YOU AGREE TO THE REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS. USE THE MENU BAR AT THE TOP OF THIS APPLICATION TO REGISTER.
