Let’s Celebrate! Attend our 165th Annual 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.
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!
Tickets can be purchased below!
- 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.
Donate any amount to the Philadelphia Sketch Club Here
Highlights
- Awarding the Philadelphia Sketch Club Medal of honor to three of the nation’s top artists for their significant achievements in the visual arts:
– Michael Gallagher
– Maureen Drdak
– Dick Ranck - A live art auction with professional auctioneer
- An in-person silent auction
- An online silent auction, open in advance and closing at midnight after the Gala
- Deluxe hors d’oeuvres & cocktails
- Music
Purchase Tickets
- Patron: $175 ($125 is tax deductible)
- Patron tickets receive entry to the Gala, catered hors d’oeuvres, complimentary bar, a gift bag, and their name listed in the event booklet
- Art Lover: $125 ($75 is tax deductible)
- Art Lover tickets receive entry to the Gala, catered hors d’oeuvres, complimentary bar, and a gift bag
- Art Supporter: $75 ($25 is tax deductible)
- Art Supporter tickets receive entry to the Gala, catered hors d’oeuvres, complimentary bar, and a gift bag
All tiers of tickets are available to the public and to all Sketch Club members.
Learn more about our Honorees Here!
Live Auction Items
We are proud to announce the opening of the Philadelphia Sketch Club’s first Online Auction!
Our Online Auction offers a rare chance to win an array of unique experiences, including items such as:
- Two evenings of fine dining with Wyeth family legacy, Victoria Wyeth
- Tickets to Longwood Gardens
- Membership with the Delaware Art Museum
- A day of plein air painting hosted by PSC Member and Officer Clayton Bright
- Custom Framing with BLICK Art Materials
- And More!
Tickets to attend the 165th Gala are NOT required to bid on Online Auction items, nor is Membership to the Philadelphia Sketch Club. It’s anyone’s chance!
Bidding will close on November 16th, one day after the Gala.
Looking for other ways to help?
Donations to our silent auction and sponsorships in our Gala booklet are welcome! See our donation guide and advertising rates below.
We appreciate your support. Your generous donations allow the Sketch Club to continue programming events like this.
Donate any amount to the Philadelphia Sketch Club Here
Download the Booklet Advertising & Silent Auction Donation Forms Here

