Watercolor: The Next Place to Start

• Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• April 2nd through April 30th, 2026
• At the Philadelphia Sketch Club, Upstairs Gallery

Gain control and confidence in watercolour in this five-week course!

Students will work on gradient control, water bead timing, intentional mark making, and edge management. You’ll study master watercolourists to better understand restraint, structure, and economy of means.

Seats are limited– Sign Up and Read More Here!

This is an open, juried show for abstract works. Submitted pieces must be abstract, and may be 2D or 3D in any medium. 

Please note: All works MUST be framed and wired to hang. Works may not exceed 40” in any dimension, including frame. Make sure your information is accurate for each entry; your information will appear exactly as you enter it on all show materials.

Deadline for online submissions: 11:59 PM Friday, April 3rd, 2026

For EntryThingy instructions and current open calls, visit our Enter an Exhibition page.

View the Prospectus (containing ALL important show information!) and enter online at the links below:

PROSPECTUS   |   ENTER ONLINE

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This is a competition to create merchandise to be used by the Philadelphia Sketch Club as promotional items for the club. Artists will submit their work online, and a group of finalists will be selected. Finalists will display their work in the Stewart room of the Philadelphia Sketch Club. Club Members and the public will be able to vote on finalists’ designs to be made into merchandise for the PSC.

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Due to inclement weather forecasted, upcoming Open Studio Workshops will be cancelled on Sunday, February 22nd and Monday, February 23rd. Pick-up of Passion in Art will be cancelled on Sunday, February 22nd.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

Have you ever been curious about zines? ? On March 20th, join us for a hands-on, creative evening with award-winning illustrator Catherine Epps!

Sign up HERE to reserve your seat and materials (capacity is limited)!

This workshop opens with a brief overview of zine history and culture, followed by a step-by-step guide to folding a simple mini-zine, with the option to receive a digital template.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you design your own one-of-a-kind zine in a unique, community-centered gallery space. All supplies are included. Bring your creativity!