THE BARNES FOUNDATION

Thursday, October 12

Join the Rehoboth Art League for a trip to experience the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, PA. Art collector Albert C. Barnes chartered the Barnes in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at art. Over three decades, he collected some of the world’s most important impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern paintings, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. He displayed them alongside African masks, native American jewelry, Greek antiquities, and decorative metalwork. Dr. Barnes was a strong supporter of progressive education and social justice, and he worked closely with Black communities in the belief that people—like art—should not be segregated.

Advance ticket purchase, which includes comfortable coach bus travel and entry into the Barnes, is required. Also included is expedited check-in and priority collection access, a guided tour, and a 10% discount in the Barnes Shop.  Tickets are $100 per person and must be purchased by September 24. The group’s bus leaves from the Rehoboth Gateway Shopping Center, between Fresh Market and Bed, Bath & Beyond on Rt. 1. Check in begins at 7:30am and the bus departs Rehoboth at 8am sharp. The bus will leave the Barnes at 4pm, with an anticipated return time to Rehoboth at 6pm.

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