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:

• Wednesday, October 1st 1-5 PM

• Friday, October 3rd 1-5 PM

• 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!

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!

Purchase Tickets, Donate, and Read More Here!

Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd from 6:30–9:00 PM for The Business of Art & The Art of Business – a unique evening where creativity meets entrepreneurship. Whether you’re an artist, executive, or entrepreneur, you’ll gain insights on how to grow your business artistically and earn more from your art.

Register and Learn More Here!

Capacity is limited – secure your seat today! First-come, first-served, so arrive early to claim your spot.

Evening Highlights:

• 6:30 – 7:00 PM: Socializing + complimentary drinks & charcuterie
• 7:00 – 8:30 PM: Guest speakers:
  • Glenn Bostock (CEO, SnapCab) on growing a business creatively
  • Christopher Adam Williams (Artist) on turning passion into profit
• 8:30 – 9:00 PM: Final thoughts + artwork available for purchase

We are now accepting entries for our annual Illustration Exhibition! This is an open juried show for any work of illustration, including sequential, editorial, self published, children’s book, advertising and institutional, self promotional and unpublished, traditional or digital media. You may submit up to 10 works. Maximum accepted works per artist is 2. Make sure all your information is accurate for each entry; your information will appear exactly as you enter it on all show materials.

Student entries are strongly encouraged! Works created using Artificial Intelligence programs will NOT be accepted. All works must be offered for sale during the exhibition. All work must be original and not previously shown at the PSC.

Deadline for online submissions: 11:59 PM Friday, September 12th

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

PROSPECTUS   |   ENTER ONLINE