Accepted Works Announced for the 95th Annual
Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill
We are excited to announce the accepted works for the 95th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill, the region’s most prestigious art show. These amazing works of art will soon be on display at the historic Phillips' Mill. You won't want to miss it!
95th Annual Juried Art Show
September 21–October 27, 2024
The Annual Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mill is 95 and thriving! Over the next few weeks, our dedicated Art Committee members will be hanging and arranging all the accepted artwork at the Mill, as well as preparing an online gallery.
Serious art collectors from across the region and beyond anticipate this show 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.
Opening Preview for Patrons & Artists
Friday, September 20, 5 pm
The opening reception of the Juried Art Show is one of the most highly anticipated evenings of the year. All submitting artists, as well as patron-level supporters of the show, are invited to attend this invitation-only event.
Award winners will also be announced during the evening. This year 22 awards totalling $13,000 will be presented to some of the area's most talented artists. It is always an exciting and heartwarming event.
To all the patrons who have already contributed: We thank you! It's not too late to join them. But you must make your donation by September 16, 2024, to attend the reception.
2024 Honored Artist Janine Dunn Wade Is Our September ArtTalk Guest
Wednesday, September 18, 7 pm
In this special edition of ArtTalk, we will be chatting with Janine Dunn Wade, the honored artist for the 95th Annual Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill. Janine’s paintings are gestural artifacts of a conversation between the artist and her materials. Featuring vibrant colors and strong brushwork, they reveal her joie de vivre!
Janine has exhibited widely, including at Ellarslie in Trenton and Woodmere Art Museum. She’s been participating regularly in the Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show since 1995, winning several awards.
SAVE THE DATES
October 16: Freda Williams
November 20: Robert Papp
Popular Plein Air Sessions Extended!
Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 am
Plein air painting, which returned to Phillips’ Mill over the summer with seasoned artist Christopher Monteiro, will continue through the fall and early winter. During each session, Christopher leads artists of all skill levels in many media, either on the beautiful grounds at the Mill or at a nearby location. Drop-ins are welcome, but we strongly encourage you to contact Chris at pleinair@phillipsmill.org prior to the session to find out the location.
DATES & FEES
Sessions will be held every other Thursday morning (skipping holidays) at 9:30 am – 11:30 am
September 19
October 3, 17, 31
November 14
December 5, 19
Attend as many sessions as you like.
PMCA Members, $18 • Non-Members, $25
(Fees are per session)
Call for Submissions
Play with Words Student Playwriting Challenge
September 9, 2024 – January 12, 2025
The Third Annual Play with Words juried playwriting competition for students is now open. Local students in grades 7 through 12 who attend school within 25 miles of New Hope, PA, are invited to submit their scripts. The first 50 scripts are considered. Judges evaluate them using a blind submission process. The top six plays will be read on the stage of the historic Phillips’ Mill on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The top 10 will receive written commentary from our judges.
SAVE THE DATE
7th Annual Emerging Playwright Competition Reading of Winning Plays
November 23, 2024
The Emerging Playwright Competition attracts talented playwrights from a 100-mile radius of the Phillips’ Mill Community Association. The goal of the competition is to encourage new work and bring it to the stage. Every year, six short plays are selected by a jury to be read on stage, with talkbacks with the audience following the readings.
You'll find more information about this special event in the October issue of The Grist.
Make an Impact. Help Preserve History as a Community or Business Partner
Phillips’ Mill is considered the Birthplace of Pennsylvania Impressionism because it was here, in this 18th-century former grist mill, where artists such as William Lathrop, Daniel Garber, Fern Coppedge and Edward Redfield met to socialize and exhibit their work.
For the past 95 years, the Phillips’ Mill Community Association has served the arts community in this same wonderful and historic space. We are seeking corporate and community sponsors to help us preserve this national treasure, expand our programs and secure our future.
Look for a letter from our Board of Directors in the next few weeks outlining our sponsorship levels and opportunities. Or contact Linda Leffingwell Paton at development@phillipsmill.org for more information.
95th Birthday Bash Raised Nearly $33,000!
We are delighted to report that our 95th Birthday Bash raised approximately $33,000 for the Preservation Fund. Thank you to all who attended and contributed! Without our 18th-century grist mill, where William Lathrop, Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber, Fern Coppedge and their friends gathered, socialized and exhibited their work, we would be just another arts organization. The Mill is not just our home; it is a historic landmark under our care. Without the Preservation Fund, we would not be able to provide the TLC the Mill requires on an ongoing basis. Thank you!
Merch Alert!
95th Anniversary Tote Bags on Sale
We need to tout our totes! Because they are pretty cool—and very useful. We created the totes as thank you gifts for our 2024 Juried Art Show patrons (Copper level and above). But they will also be available for purchase at the Mill throughout the show for $20.
All members of the Phillips’ Mill Community Association are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting at the Mill on Tuesday, October 1, at 7 pm. The meeting will follow a wine and cheese social that begins at 6 pm. We’ll be discussing activities, voting on new directors, and learning about actions of the Board.
As an added bonus, you will have a chance to view the 95th Annual Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill!
Phillips’ Mill Photo Committee Members Featured in Local Shows
Several Phillips’ Mill Photo Committee members have recently had their work displayed in juried exhibitions.
Cheryl Bomba’s images were included in the 10th Annual Points of View Art Show and Sale, held August 23-25 at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ. Lynn Kerr and Scott Hoerl both have work on display through October 31 at Princeton Photography Club’s Lakefront Gallery in Hamilton, NJ. Sharlene Holliday, Sue Ann Rainey and Maria Dreyer all have photos featured in the Raise the Roof: Contemporary Barnscapes exhibit, on display from August 31 to October 6 at the New Hope Arts Gallery.
“Undocumented” by Linda McManus
Phillips' Mill Photo Committee member Linda McManus is equally at home in the worlds of commercial and fine art photography. Having earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in black-and-white photography, she honed her architectural photography skills with a job in real estate and her still life skills while serving as lead product photographer for QVC. “I feel that having a camera in my hand on a daily basis has kept my eye sharp and creativity fluid,” says McManus. “Commercial work has paid the bills, but creating fine art will always be my passion.”
