Author Archives: Josie Rowley
Artist Talk: Maureen Drdak & Tom Miles
This Saturday, October 11th, don’t miss an intimate dialogue uniting internationally recognized artist Maureen Drdak and acclaimed sculptor Tom Miles.
Werring Contemporary partners with Philadelphia’s iMOCA for this powerful two-person exhibition.
- Saturday, October 11th | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- iMOCA: Interactive Museum of Contemporary Art
- 1230 S Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19148
Click Here to RSVP and learn more!

Date Change: Phillustration 16 Reception
Please note!! ?
Phillustration 16 Reception has been moved from this Sunday 10/12 to Sunday, 10/26 1-3 PM.
Due to events on Camac St. this weekend preventing access to the Sketch Club, we will hold our Phillustration 16 celebration on 10/26 from 1-3 PM. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
We can’t wait to welcome you on the 26th. Thank you for your continued interest and understanding!
➡️Featured work: Philadelphia at dusk II, by Henrieta Maneva, Phillustration 16
161st Small Oils Exhibition Awards
We are pleased to announce our 161st Small Oils Exhibition Award Winners! Congratulations, and thank you to all who submitted and helped make this historic show a success.
We hope to see you at the Reception on Sunday, September 14th from 1-3 PM (awards presented at 2 PM).
First Place/R. Tait McKenzie Medal:
Ryan O’Farrell, A Study in Yellow Red
Second Place:
Catherine Kuzma, Boxer
Third Place:
Maria Kurtzman, The Green Door
Best Landscape:
Johanne Lamarche, Meander
Best Still Life:
Ronald Weisberg, Three Pears
Best Portrait:
Lois LeBlanc, Moody Study #2
Honorable Mention:
Hall Groat II, Oaks Inn
Honorable Mention:
Josh George, A Lot More Than I Bargained For
Honorable Mention:
Nancy Bea Miller, Down by the River
Honorable Mention:
Janine Dunn Wade, Mad Hatter Daffodils
Honorable Mention:
Jill Finsen, Front Row Seats
As a friendly reminder, pick up dates for Small Oils are:
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Wednesday, October 1st 1-5 PM
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Friday, October 3rd 1-5 PM
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Saturday, October 4th 1-3 PM
Work CANNOT be stored at the club and must be picked up, or a pick up date arranged at a later time.
Thank you again, and congratulations all!

The Philadelphia Sketch Club’s 165th Anniversary Gala
Join us in celebrating the Philadelphia Sketch Club’s 165th Anniversary Gala. This year’s gala honors three of the nation’s top artists and presents each with the Sketch Club Medal of honor.
- When: Saturday, November 15th, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Where: Philadelphia Sketch Club, 235 South Camac St. Philadelphia PA, 19107
- Attire: Formal, black-tie optional.
Proceeds from ticket sales and generous donations will help ensure the Philadelphia Sketch Club’s longterm viability; your support allows us to continue offering exciting programs and events like this one. Let’s pave the way for the next 165 years of memories!

