Bucks Co., Regional Artists Exhibit Work At Phillips' Mill Show

NEW HOPE, PA — An exhibition considered one of the area's most prestigious is in full swing, showing a variety of work from local and regional artists.

The 92nd Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mill had a "picture-perfect opening weekend," according to a news release.

"I was thrilled with the quality of the work submitted," sculptor Darla Jackson, one of this year's jurors, said. "The hardest part was narrowing down the number of works accepted to fit within the space."

More than 90 framed works line the walls of the historic mill, in addition to 20 sculptures and several overflowing portfolios of unframed oils, watercolors, prints, collages, and mixed media pieces.

"I was amazed at the diversity of approaches," juror Frank Hyder said. "It is exciting to see how much enthusiasm the area artists have."

The mill has been hosting artists since the Pennsylvania Impressionist and area resident William Lathrop organized the very first exhibition in 1929.

"There’s truly nothing quite like the energy behind community arts scenes," Ted Walsh, another juror, said. This kind of energy is important now more than ever.”

Last year's online-only show meant a key component of the experience was missing: the opportunity to move around the space and engage with artists. Laura Womack, art committee chair and Phillips' Mill board member, is excited to see this aspect return.

"Collectors love to visit the Mill when their favorite artists are scheduled," she said. "Artists love to talk to other artists whose work they admire. Art enthusiasts, in general, love to talk about art with the creative souls who make it. And, the artists themselves enjoy meeting people interested in their work."

The schedule of artist meet-and-greets is listed below, and is also updated online. The full list of award winners is included below and can also be found on the website.

The art committee invites and encourages the public to come see the show, visit with the talented artists behind the work, and enjoy some light refreshments on the lower level while browsing. The show runs through Oct. 31, daily from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m, at 2619 River Road.

Admission is $5, with discounts available for seniors and students and free admission for members. Art may be purchased online, too, according to a news release, except while the gallery is open at the Mill.

Click here to view the show online.

Awards

Phillips’ Mill 2021 Honored Artist: George Anthonisen of Doylestown, PA, The Rape of Justice

Patrons’ Award for Painting: Beach Grill Ocean City II by Mary Ann Bowman of Doylestown, PA

Patrons’ Award for Drawing, Pastel or Printmaking: Stuck in the Past by Leslie Schlegel of Quakertown, PA

Patrons’ Award for Sculpture: Diligence/Kintsugi by Tricia Zimic of Upper Black Eddy, PA

Award for First Time Exhibitor, in Memory of Russell P. Gilsdorf, given by Pat and Bruce Hamilton: Solebury Woods by Marcos Gago of Doylestown, PA

Award for a Realistic Bucks County Landscape, given by Maureen and Bill Harvey: Forsythia by Helene Mazur of Princeton, NJ

Award for a Painting of an Interior Scene, given by Diana and Jim Resek: Studio Blue by Glenn Harren of Holicong, PA

Award for Abstract Painting in Memory of Julia Spedding, given by Carol and Jim Stinnett: Dogwoods by Juan Bravo of Trenton, NJ

Award for a Still Life, given by Marvin Harold Cheitan: August Interior by Janine Dunn Wade of
Doylestown, PA

The Bridgeview Award for a Work of Art Featuring One of Bucks County's Many Scenic Bridges, given by Terri and Jon Epstein: Doylestown Borough Bridge 1921 by Dean Thomas of Sellersville, PA

Crystal Springs Farm Award, given by Kathy and Ted Fernberger: Lucinda by Jas Szygiel of Chalfont, PA

Award for a Work of Art that Recognizes, Depicts and Celebrates Diversity in America, given by Mary and Herbert Flamer: Christian by George Thompson of Doylestown, PA

Denise and Volker Oakey Award Honoring All of the Phillips’ Mill Art Show Committee Chairs from John Folinsbee to Laura Womack: Small Pond by Jennifer Kish of New Hope, PA

Award in Honor of RTP given by Al, Cindy, Chris and Jenny Ruenes: Night Run Through Ringoes by Tom Chesar of Stockton, NJ

Award in Memory of Gus, Grace, and Ty, given by Kathy Schroeher and Jim Clare: North Lubec by John Schmidtberger of Upper Black Eddy, PA and Frenchtown, NJ

Award in Loving Memory of Linda Slaughter for a Watercolor with a Traditional Bucks County Theme, given by Melinda and Ted Tally: Canal Turtle by Margaret Simpson of Hamilton, NJ

Phillips’ Mill Community Association Sculpture Award: Transformation by Jennifer Rubin
Garey of Yardley, PA

Meet the Artists

Monday, Oct. 4 (1-3 p.m.) Denise Callanan-Kline of Doylestown, PA

Monday, Oct. 4 (1-3 p.m.) Margie Milne of Phillipsburg, NJ

Tuesday, Oct. 5 (1-3 p.m.) Robin Crowley of Doylestown, PA

Wednesday, Oct. 6 (1-3 p.m.) Janine Dunn Wade of Doylestown, PA

Wednesday, Oct. 6 (1-3 p.m.) Tracy Everly of Holland, PA

Thursday, Oct. 7 (1-3 p.m.) Tom Chesar of Stockton, NJ

Thursday, Oct. 7 (1-3 p.m.) Megan Lawlor of North Wales, PA

Friday, Oct. 8 (1-3 p.m.) Judith Nentwig of Ambler, PA

Saturday, Oct. 9 (1-3 p.m.) Robert Papp of Quakertown, PA

Saturday, Oct. 9 (1-3 p.m.) Barbara Kaiser of Flemington, NJ

Sunday, Oct. 10 (1-3 p.m.) Renee Egan of Yardley, PA

Sunday, Oct. 10 (1-3 p.m.) Pat Proniewski of Hamilton Square, NJ

Sunday, Oct. 10 (3-5 p.m.) David Orban of Trenton, NJ

Monday, Oct. 11 (1-3 p.m.) Marybeth Hucker of Hatboro, PA

Thursday, Oct. 14 (1-3 p.m.) Helena van Emmerik-Finn of Doylestown, PA

Friday, Oct. 15 (3-5 p.m.) Emily Thompson of Doylestown, PA

Friday, Oct. 15 (3-5 p.m.) George Thompson of Doylestown, PA

Sunday, Oct. 17 (1-3 p.m.) Mary Ann Bowman of Doylestown, PA

Wednesday, Oct. 20 (1-3 p.m.) Mark Mccoy of Perkasie, PA

Thursday, Oct. 21 (1-3 p.m.) Charlene Lavinia of Doylestown, PA

Saturday, Oct. 23 (1-3 p.m.) Deborah Riccardi of Lansdale, PA

Saturday, Oct. 23 (1-3 p.m.) George Anthonisen of Solebury, PA

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