OUR COMMUNITY
The Phillips' Mill Community Association supports programming in the visual and performing arts, and hosts social and educational events. It is the broadest-ranging venue for artistic expression in Bucks County.
The annual Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill is a time-honored tradition that has celebrated the creative spirit of the region for nearly a century. Serious art collectors from across the region and beyond anticipate the annual Juried Show at Phillips' Mill as an important opportunity to expand their collections. Art lovers everywhere enjoy the breadth of work in the show and the artistic spirit of our community.
Founded in 1929, the Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mill is the first and longest-running juried art exhibition in Bucks County, continuing to draw artists and audiences alike to its historic stone gristmill in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Known for its exceptional quality and deep roots in the Pennsylvania Impressionist movement, the show maintains its prestige by upholding a rigorous selection process, welcoming both emerging and established artists from across the region.
Each year we honor an artist who has been a loyal participant in the Phillips’ Mill Art Exhibition over many years. We announce the honored artist a few months before the show. Be sure to check back in early July for our 2025 honored artist.
Phillips’ Mill is proud to announce Shawn Campbell as the Honored Artist for its 96th Annual Juried Art Show. This prestigious recognition is awarded each year to an artist whose work, dedication, and ongoing involvement with the Mill exemplify artistic excellence and community spirit. Campbell, a sculptor working primarily in clay, embodies all of these qualities—and more.
Patrons’ Award for Painting
We are Stardust/The Bat/Like Hadoukening in Lenapehoking by Sean Mount
Patrons’ Award for Drawing, Pastel or Printmaking
Sticks in Snow #2 by Bill Donnelly
Patrons’ Award for Sculpture
Assemblage 2 by Murrie Gayman
Award in Memory of Jack Staub for Excellence in the Painting of
a Horticultural Landscape given by Sally Drayer
Midsummer Iris by Alice Sims-Gunzenhauser
Phillips’ Mill Art Committee Award in Memory of Gail Sparrow
Amaterasu by Milan Kralik, Jr.
Phillips’ Mill Community Association Sculpture Award
Bunny by Morris Docktor
Award for Excellence in Portraiture given by Pamela Blake and Steven Cohen
Alan G. by Robin Crowley
Award for a Watercolor given by Marvin Harold Cheiten
Summer Slips Away by Barbara Kaiser
The Bridgeview Award for a Work Featuring One of Bucks County's Scenic Bridges given by Terri and Jon Epstein
Bridge to Frenchtown by William Miller
Crystal Springs Farm Award for a Work in the Style of the Pennsylvania Impressionists given by Kathy and Ted Fernberger
Two Cottages by Jas Szygiel
African American Art Award for a Work that Depicts African American Life, History, and/or Culture given by Mary and Herbert Flamer
I Got My Eyes on You by Morris Docktor
Award for a First-time Exhibitor in Memory of Russell P. Gilsdorf given by Pat and Bruce Hamilton
Amber Veil by Christina Sorace MacKinnon
Award in Memory of Janet Hunt given by her Family
Finding the Calm Within by Adriana Groza
Award in Memory of Gail Kennedy Benson given by Paul Klug and Kathey O’Brien
Snow* Winter by Hongxia Zang
Award for a Two-dimensional Abstract Work given by Holly Lovejoy and Tom Ducca
Let it Be by Paul Giancola
Award for a Landscape in the Style of the Pennsylvania Impressionists given by Laura and Ed McDonnell
Ascend by Cindy Roesinger
Award for Landscape Painting in Remembrance of Jean Mihich given by Chris, Reni, Carol and Alice
Haunt of the Sparrow by Ann Thomas
Award for a Still Life in Honor of Peg Van Brunt given by Margie and David Milne
Half Peck by Erica Wolf
Award in Memory of Edwin Leffingwell given by Jon and Linda Paton
Steam Vent, 72nd & CPW by Robert Beck
Award for an Artwork Featuring Architecture given by Linda Penrod and Bob Woodruff
Turnpike View by Emily Thompson
Award for a Painting of an Interior Scene given by Diana and Jim Resek
The Work Party: Green Truck with Balls and Blue Balloon by David Orban
Award in Honor of RTP given by Al, Cindy, Chris and Jenny Ruenes
Made in the USA by Mary Ann Bowman
Award in Memory of Gus, Grace and Ty given by Kathy Schroeher and Jim Clare
Kimona by Louise Strawbridge
Award in Memory of James D. Westcott given anonymously
Discussion by Mark Kobasz
The Bucks County Herald Award in Memory of Joseph T. Wingert, Founding Publisher given by Bridget Wingert
Connections by Matt DeProspero
Each year, the exhibition features a new image of the Mill to promote the show. The “Signature Image” is selected by the Art Show Committee following a competition every spring. Artists are encouraged to submit whimsical as well as traditional depictions of the Mill and its surroundings.
The Signature Image for the 96th Annual Juried Art Show
at Phillips’ Mill is “Phillips’ Mill” by Jay McPhillips.
This year’s image by Doylestown artist Jay McPhillips, combines the artist’s trademark charm, vibrant color, and Impressionist influence seen in much of his work. “When I first started painting, I was greatly influenced by the work of the Pennsylvania Impressionists. And I have stuck to that,” says McPhillips
McPhillips’s art journey, however, began in a more corporate setting—as an art director in top New York City advertising agencies where he worked on major accounts like Coca-Cola, crafting visual campaigns for global audiences. A former staffer for Comedy Central, McPhillips also designed print ads for some of the network’s most recognizable shows. He later worked as the graphic designer for McCarter Theatre in Princeton, a position that introduced him to the world of theater and performance. Over the years, he’s lived, worked and found inspiration in such vibrant creative towns as Portland, OR, Boothbay Harbor, ME, Portsmouth, NH, and Portland, ME where he studied at the Maine College of Art.
For the past decade, McPhillips has earned a living designing, painting, and selling his work throughout this area and says his Bucks County years have had the most lasting impact. He describes himself as a “working man’s artist” who likes “making stuff” that reflects the personality of the local shops, restaurants and attractions he has frequented in the many places he has lived. This includes “portraits” of the County Theater in Doylestown, the Swan Bar in Lambertville, the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge, and now Phillips’ Mill.
“It is such an honor to be recognized for my image of the Phillips’ Mill, the very place, the creative hub, for such icons as William Langson Lathrop, Fern Coppedge and Daniel Garber,” says a grateful McPhillips.
The Phillips’ Mill Art Exhibition is a juried show. The jurors are distinguished figures in the art world, each bringing a fresh perspective to the curation of work. They select from the hundreds of submissions we receive from an extraordinary community of local artists.
This process gives our show a different look each year, but the look is always based in our local community. Our jurors are accomplished artists in their own right, often with an academic background. We’ve had curators and art historians serve as jurors as well. We’re very proud of the shows they design for us.
The show accepts framed artwork, freestanding sculpture, and unframed portfolio pieces, allowing for a diverse presentation of mediums and styles. Submission of both traditional and contemporary works ensures that the Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show remains true to its origins—exhibiting the work and styles of its day—and a cornerstone of the local cultural calendar.
Robert Reinhardt • Instructor at Germantown Friends School and the Fleisher Art Memorial.
William Valerio, Ph.D • CEO, Woodmere Museum
Michael Williamson • The Barnes Foundation, Retired Professor of Art
Chakaia Booker • American sculptor and artist
Jase Clark • printmaker and sculptor based in Philadelphia
The accepted artwork for this year’s Juried Art Show has been posted!
A huge round of applause to the talented artists whose work will be on display in this year’s show.
Thank you to all who support our historic juried art show. You enable us to continue the legacy of William Lathrop, founder of the Phillips’ Mill Community Association along with his friends Daniel Garber, Fern Coppedge, John Folinsbee, Mary Elizabeth Price, Edward Redfield and the many other New Hope School artists who became the core of Pennsylvania Impressionism. They were devoted to exhibiting the art of their time, just as we are committed to showing the art of ours.
Your support is invaluable!
It takes a village to produce an exhibition of this caliber, including the abundance of awards we present to artists. Your support helps us maintain the legacy of our founders, who transformed an aging gristmill into an exhibition space now recognized as the Birthplace of Pennsylvania Impressionism.
All patron-level supporters receive tickets to the Preview Reception for Patrons and Artists, the art event of the season in Bucks County with music, wine, passed hors d’oeuvres, and the awards ceremony.
Silver, Gold and Platinum patrons see the show first, arriving at 4 pm for a “first look” and opportunity to purchase before the larger crowd arrives at 5 pm. These patrons also receive VIP, on-site parking at the Mill and the opportunity to establish a named award in consultation with the Art Committee, if so desired.
Bronze and Copper patrons arrive at 5 pm, seeing the show before it opens to the public on Saturday, September 20.
Platinum
$2500
Early arrival at 4 pm
VIP parking at the Mill
6 tickets to preview reception
Gold
$1000
Early arrival at 4 pm
VIP parking at the Mill
4 Tickets to preview reception
Silver
$500
Early arrival at 4 pm
VIP parking at the Mill
2 tickets to preview reception
Copper
$250
2 tickets to preview reception
Bronze
$150
1 ticket to preview reception
Join us in thanking the following early supporters of the art show. This list reflects donors through June 4, 2025. We will be updating the list periodically until the show.
Stephen and Roxanne Distler
Sally Drayer
Jacqui and David Griffith
Pat and Bruce Hamilton
Linda and Jon Paton
Weezie Sommer
Pamela Blake and Steven Cohen
B. Bron and S. Denton
Marvin Harold Cheiten
Guy and Mary Ellen Cook
Terri and Jon Epstein
Kathy and Ted Fernberger
Mary and Herbert Flamer
Jim Flynn and Sue Johnson
Jane and Tony Ford-Hutchinson
Sally and Richard Henriques
Thomas and Kathrine Hunt
Charlie Klein and Kathleen Groom
Paul Klug and Kathey O'Brien
Linda Kuehl and Danny Wilson
Jamie and Mark Lemberg
Holly Lovejoy and Tom Ducca
Ken and Debby Maisel
Laura and Ed McDonnell
Stacey McLaughlin and Michael Slattery
Eleanor Miller and the New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts
David and Margie Milne
Susan Muller and John Moffatt
Denise and Volker Oakey
Linda Penrod and Bob Woodruff
Diana and Jim Resek
Ron and Barbara Rintala
Cindy and Al Ruenes
Kathy Schroeher and Jim Clare
Annsi Stephano
Carol Stinnett
Bridget Wingert
Laura Womack and Richard Williams
Anonymous (2)
Janine Black and Barry Arkles
Carversville Inn
Will Donnelly
Claire and Jack Donohue
Chris Ferrara
Reni and Barry Fetterolf
Mark Flickinger and Rod Tailford
John Franzini and Monica Burton
Amy Friedman
Rhonda Garland
Nicole Geracimos
Gayle Goodman and Jim Searing
Ridge and JoAnn Goodwin
Robert Goodwin and Joseph Demchur
Judy Zipkin Grasso and Michael Grasso
David Hewitt
Donna and Michael Lacey
Rick and Laura Latella
David G. Lewis
Linda and Paul Macht
Steven and Jane Miller
Nancy P. Morrill
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Stephanie O'Connor and Tom Lillis
Wendy Paton Photography
Bill and Pat Patterson
Kim Rainey and Scott Nichols
Dennis Riley and Alan Adams
Katherine and Thomas Rogerson
Gail and Calvin Rose
Tammy Russeck
Alice Tillett
Dr. Michael A. Tomeo
Lauren Travis
Gene Underwood and Terry McNealy
Mabel "Freda" Williams
Joe Wingert and Ann Meredith
Sheila and Ted Zeitzer
Celia and Dave Anderson
Betty Benton
Susan Bindig and F. Samuel Brainard
Nan and Tom Carroll
Josh Elliott
Judy Gillis
Phyllis and Ken Haldeman
Gertraud Humphreys and Mark Baran
Patricia Hutton Galleries
Robert and Sally Huxley
Kathie and Joe Jankauskas
Susan E. Kane
Christopher Monteiro
Char Morrison
Richard Reid
Susan Sandor
Rita Smith
Stacey Vendetti
Janine and Tim Wade
Tricia Zimic
Anonymous (4)
Jane L. Kearney
IQuisine
The Living Earth, New Hope PA
Mini Green Floral, New Hope PA
The Pod Shop, New Hope PA
Stony Run Winery, Breinigsville PA
We welcome donations of any size. Your support helps keep this historic tradition alive!
If you are interested in joining the Art Show Committee, please email Paul Klug, Chair of the Juried Art Show, at artshow@phillipsmill.org for more information.
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The Phillips' Mill Community Association supports programming in the visual and performing arts, and hosts social and educational events. It is the broadest-ranging venue for artistic expression in Bucks County.