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Tickets are open: Masterpieces and Muses — 166th Anniversary Gala

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The Philadelphia Sketch Club’s 166th Anniversary Gala is Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at 235 South Camac Street.

This year’s theme is Masterpieces and Muses. Dress is creative cocktail, black tie, or costume — come as a painting if you want to.

We will present the Sketch Club Medal of Honor to Alexandra Tyng, Darryl “Cornbread” McCray, and Adrian Martinez. The evening includes deluxe hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, music, a live auction in the gallery, a silent auction in the clubhouse, and an online auction open to anyone. You do not need a ticket or a membership to bid online.

Ticket tiers start at $75. VIP ($250) and Patron ($175) include reserved seating and a listing in the evening booklet. A portion of every ticket is tax deductible.

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Call for Entries: Member’s Show

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2026 Member’s Show 

We invite all PSC Members to submit your work to the Philadelphia Sketch Club’s Member’s Show! We are now accepting entries! 

This is a juried show open only to PSC Members in good standing. If you join and are accepted prior to the show deadline, you may enter. Any 2D or 3D medium, of any subject is permitted. Maximum framed size is 44 inches in any dimension, including the frame. Paintings must be framed unless framing is not intended for the work. All items must be wired for hanging (no hooks, brackets, sawtooth hangers or holes). The PSC Gallery is unable to accommodate large free standing sculpture.

Work must be original and not previously shown at PSC. All pieces must be for sale. Work accepted online that is deemed non-suitable upon delivery at PSC will not be displayed. Weight may not exceed 30 lbs. Please include potential shipping cost in price. PSC takes a 25% commission for all sales. Works created using generative AI are not eligible for any PSC exhibition.

Deadline for online submissions: Friday, October 2nd at 11:59pm

Dates of Show: November 8th – December 20th, 2026 

Reception: Sunday, December 6th from 1-3pm

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

PROSPECTUS | ENTER ONLINE

 

162nd Small Oils: Awards Announcement

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We’re proud to announce our award winners for our September Exhibiton: 162nd Small Oils 

Congratulations to all who participated and helped make this show a success!
Join us on Sunday, 9/13 from 1-3 PM for our Reception and awards.
 
First Place: Jenni Nolen – “Pomegranates and Satsumas”
Second Place: Steve Scheuring – “Sheashell Motel”
Third Place: Heather Rinehart – “Winter Blues”
 
Honorable Mention: Robert Beck – “Homebound”
Honorable Mention: Maura Matthews – “Delicate Arch” 
Honorable Mention: Cheryl Popek – “Tomatoes and Basil”
 
Pick up Dates: Sunday, September 27th 1-3 PM; Wednesday, September 30th 1-5 PM; Friday, October 2nd 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.