Author Archives: Josie Rowley

Absolutely Abstract Awards Announcement

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Announcing our 2026 Abstract Award winners!
Congratulations to all who participated and helped make this show a success!
Join us on Sunday 5/17 from 1-3 PM for our Reception and awards.
 
First Place: Bryan Jernigan “Sound of Line 55”
Second Place: Terri Yacovelli “Under Pressure II”
Third Place: Jean Fontaine “10 Trees Gone”
Honorable Mention: Bill Timmins “Undecided”
Honorable Mention: Adam Levin “Breakdown of Order”
Honorable Mention: Richard O’Brien “Momo’s Pancakes & Blueberries”
Honorable Mention: Steve Flom “harrumph”
Honorable Mention: Christine Wagner “Eye in the Sky”
 
As a friendly reminder, Pick Up of all works is scheduled for: Sunday, May 31st 1-3 PM; Wednesday, June 3rd 1-5 PM; Friday, June 5th 1-5 PM
 

Call for Entries: Art as Civic Voice (New Show!)

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Introducing Art as Civic Voice, an open call for artworks in celebration of this year’s United States Semiquincentennial.

Art as Civic Voice invites artists to consider the role of creative expression within public life. This exhibition seeks works that engage with art as a form of civic participation, social dialogue, and reflection.

Artists are encouraged to interpret “civic voice” broadly. Submissions may explore: 

  • The history, people, and evolving identity of Philadelphia  
  • The role of art in shaping or responding to democratic processes, governance, and public discourse  
  • How visual culture influences political thought and activism 
  • Art as a tool for social change  
  • The construction and preservation of collective memory across communities and generations  
  • Other interpretations 

Submitted pieces may be 2D or 3D in any medium and must explore the theme of “Art as Civic Voice”

This show is NOT juried. All works MUST be framed and wired to hang. Artists may submit a maximum of 2 works.

Deadline for online submissions: 11:59 PM Sunday, June 14th

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

PROSPECTUS   |   ENTER ONLINE

For online entry assistance, email gallerymanager@sketchclub.org

Call for Entries (New Show!): Somewhere I’ve Been

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Somewhere I’ve Been

We’re excited to open submissions for our new exhibition coming this June, “Somewhere I’ve Been.”

  • Somewhere I’ve Been is an open, juried exhibition exploring travel, place, and personal geography. You may submit up to 10 works. Maximum accepted works per artist is 2. We welcome artwork inspired by: 
    • Travel & journeys 
    • Landscapes & environments  
    • Memory & identity tied to a place  
    • Vacation or escape  
    • Everyday spaces and “stay-cations” 

Submitted pieces may be 2D or 3D in any medium and must explore the theme of “Somewhere I’ve Been.” All works MUST be framed and wired to hang.

Deadline for online submissions: 11:59 PM Friday, May 15th 

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

PROSPECTUS   |   ENTER ONLINE

Phillustration 17 Awards Annoucement

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Congratulations to all who participated and helped make this show a success!
Join us this Sunday 4/12 from 1-3 PM for our Reception and awards.
 
First Place: Cleonique Hilsaca “Mother and Child”
Second Place: Mick Ricereto  “Lost Frank Furness – The Bank of Republic”
Third Place: Perry Santulli  “Blues Brothers Poster ”
Honorable Mention: Chase Woolner “Rock on”
Honorable Mention: Peter Chodelka “Equinox “
Student Awards:
First Place: Leander Dos Santos “Dive Into Reading”
Second Place: Amy Broughton “Sundered Staff”
Third Place: Olivia Outlaw “Big Chanterelle”
 
As a friendly reminder, Pick Up of all works is scheduled for: Sunday, April 26th 1-3 PM; Wednesday, April 29th 1-5 PM; Friday, May 1st 1-5 PM