Phillips’ Mill Community Association will host its 96th Juried Art Show from September 20 to October 26 at the historic grist mill in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The exhibition features a record-breaking 700+ artworks submitted by artists from Bucks County and the River Towns region, with an opening night preview on September 19 for patrons and accepted artists. The event includes 25 awards totaling $14,500, and for the first time, the opening requires tickets. Honored Artist Shawn Campbell and Signature Image artist Jay McPhillips will greet guests, and a jury of art professionals selected the works.
This annual show matters because it highlights the enduring vitality of a regional artistic community rooted in the legacy of the New Hope School and Pennsylvania Impressionism. The record number of submissions and the involvement of jurors from respected institutions like the Barnes Foundation and Woodmere Museum underscore the show's significance as a platform for local artists and a destination for collectors from Philadelphia to New York. The event also supports the Phillips’ Mill Community Association’s mission to preserve a nearly century-old tradition of gathering artists and engaging the public.