Announcements

Call for Entries: 162nd Small Oils Exhibition

Our historic 162nd Small Oils Exhibition returns this September. We are now accepting entries!

This is an open, juried show for paintings where the principal medium is oil paint, acrylic, casein, tempera, or other mediums used to represent oil painting. This is not a works on paper or water medium exhibition, although oil on paper is acceptable. Maximum size for any one dimension is 20″ (excluding frame).You may submit up to 10 works. Maximum accepted works per artist is 2.

*Paintings must be framed unless framing is not intended for the work. All items must be wired for hanging (no hooks, brackets, or holes).*

Deadline for online submissions: 11:59 PM Friday, August 7th
Dates of Show: September 6th – September 27th 

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

PROSPECTUS   |   ENTER ONLINE

Now Accepting Entries: Workshops Exhibition 2026

Our annual Workshops Exhibition is back! Join us in celebrating the dedication of our models, workshop monitors, instructors, volunteers, and artists.

This is an open, NON-JURIED * show for works created at or inspired by Workshops at the Philadelphia Sketch Club, including Open Studios, Printmaking, Instructional Courses, or any other PSC Workshop Offering. If known, artists are encouraged to note the featured model in the work. Artists may submit up to 2 works. 

*All ELIGIBLE works (up to 120 pieces) are accepted by default. You will be notified if your submissions are NOT eligible. 

Please Note: All works MUST be framed and wired to hang OR mounted on board. Works deemed unsuitable upon delivery will not be displayed. 

Models are invited and encouraged to join us at the Reception on Sunday, August 16th from 1-3 PM!

Deadline for online submissions: 11:59 PM Friday, July 17th

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

PROSPECTUS   |   ENTER ONLINE

Workshops Monitors: ENTER HERE

Somewhere I’ve Been: Awards Announcement

We’re proud to announce our award winners for our June exhibition, Somewhere I’ve Been!

Join us on Sunday, 6/14 from 1-3 PM for our Reception and awards.
 
First Place: Anthony Thompson “Ice on the Bay”
Second Place: Linda Hollinger “Girl with Doll Brazil”
Third Place: Judy Hodge “3 Sentinels Along Lake Erie”
 
Honorable Mention: Judy Terrivel “Alveiro”
Honorable Mention: Ann Tannous “Candy Shoppe”
Honorable Mention: Nancy Bea Miller “Ghost Tree at Burnt Head, Monhegan Island”
Honorable Mention: MaryAnn Goodwin “Temple Bar”
Honorable Mention: Rhonda Peyton “Wildflower Sailing”
Honorable Mention: Joseph Sundwall “Sunny Summer Sunday”
 
As a friendly reminder, Pick Up of all works is adjusted for July 4th: Sunday, June 28th 1-3 PM; Monday, June 29th 1-5 PM; Wednesday, July 1st 1-5 PM.
 
Work cannot be stored at the PSC. All works not picked up more than 30 days after the end of an exhibition becomes property of the Philadelphia Sketch Club.