Honors and awards have been a vital component of the annual Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill for decades, recognizing some of the finest work by area artists, as well as honoring people important to the Phillips’ Mill Community Association and its patrons.
This year’s exhibition, the 95th Juried Art Show, which will be held at the historic Mill and online Sept. 21 to Oct. 27, will feature a wide variety of awards. Art lovers interested in establishing new awards for this year’s show can do so now through Aug. 25.
In addition to an Honored Artist and Signature Image artist, who are selected by the art show committee, a full roster of awards for works juried into the show are bestowed each year. Which works will receive these awards is determined by the art show’s distinguished panel of jurors and funded by patrons of the show, individuals, businesses, and sometimes families, who enjoy supporting the Mill, the show, and the artists in this unique way.
Last year, 20 awards totaling $12,000 were presented at the opening preview reception for patrons and artists, a festive event held annually the evening before the show opens to the public.
Three Patrons’ Awards of $1,000 each are presented: one for painting, another for drawing, pastel or printmaking, and a third for sculpture. These are financed by the scores of contributors who answer the fundraising call for support of this historic art exhibition each year. An additional Phillips’ Mill Community Association sculpture award is financed by the Mill Board of Directors.
The balance of the awards, some long running, others changing year to year, are funded by individuals interested in sponsoring a named award.
Named awards are established with a minimum donation of $500 in consultation with the art committee.
Memorial awards, of which there are several, are a meaningful way to honor someone special while supporting the historic juried art show.
Supporting a particular subject matter or style of artwork –– painting, drawing, watercolor, portraiture, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, etc. –– allows patrons to celebrate and encourage the type of work to which they are drawn.
Anyone interested in establishing an award and contributing to an artist’s sense of accomplishment at this year’s 95th Juried Art Show should contact Dennis Riley, Art Show Chair, by Aug. 25 at artshow@phillipsmill.org.
Phillips’ Mill Community Association is located at 2619 River Road, New Hope. Call 215-862-0582, or visit www.phillipsmill.org for information.
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