Independent Arts News Reporting 96th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill Opens September 20th, a Favorite Autumn Tradition in New Hope
Reported on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Pictured Above: Patrons and artists enjoying a previous opening on the grounds of the 18th century Phillips’ Mill. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA
The catered event will also feature the presentation of 25 awards with prizes totaling $14,500, donated by the Mill and its patrons.
New Hope, PA —The Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show celebrates its 96th year in the historic grist mill from September 20 to October 26, 2025. This prestigious art exhibition showcases the vibrant artistic community of Bucks County and the River Towns region, whose members submitted a record-breaking 700+ artworks this year.
Nestled on River Road just north of New Hope, Phillips’ Mill’s much-anticipated annual event attracts collectors and art lovers from Philadelphia to New York and is the perfect destination for leaf peepers during the fall season.
Kicking off the exhibition is an opening night preview for patrons and accepted artists on Friday, September 19, when attendees get first crack at purchasing the works before the show opens to the public the next day. This magical catered event will also feature the presentation of 25 awards with prizes totaling $14,500, donated by the Mill and its patrons.
For the first time this year, the opening event will require tickets to attend. Show patrons and artists will receive invitations via email which require an RSVP, after which e-tickets will be provided. Anyone wishing to attend the opening can become a patron by visiting the Mill’s website at phillipsmill.org.
Pictured Above: “Phillips’ Mill” by Jay McPhillips is the Signature Image of the 96th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill. Photo Credit: Contributed
Greeting guests at the event will be this year’s Honored Artist, ceramic sculptor Shawn Campbell of Milford, NJ and Signature Image artist Jay McPhillips of Doylestown, whose vibrant painting “Phillips’ Mill” was selected to promote this year’s show.
Each year a new slate of jurors selects the works to be exhibited and the prizes to be awarded, creating a unique quality and perspective for each show. Jurying the framed pieces – painting, drawing and works on paper – were Robert Reinhardt, art instructor at Germantown Friends School and the Fleisher Art Memorial; William Valerio, Ph.D., CEO of the Woodmere Museum; and Michael Williamson, retired professor of art at the Barnes Foundation. The sculpture and portfolio categories were judged by Chakaia Booker, sculptor and artist, and Jase Clark, printmaker and sculptor based in Philadelphia.
Throughout the run of the show the popular “Meet the Artists” program enables visitors to chat with the artists about their work. Check the Mill’s website for updated schedules. The gallery is open daily from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Works can be viewed and purchased online. Admission is $6 for adults, $2 for students, and free for Phillips’ Mill members. Join and enjoy all the benefits of Mill membership at phillipsmill.org.
Phillips’ Mill Community Association continues the legacy of its founders, William Lathrop, Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber, Fern Coppedge and other New Hope School artists, by providing a welcoming space for artists to gather and share creative works of all kinds, a tradition begun nearly a century ago. Recognized as the Birthplace of Pennsylvania Impressionism, it remains a jewel of the region and a landmark in American art history. To learn more about the Mill’s rich history and its diverse programs, as well as how you can become involved, visit phillipsmill.org.
Phillips’ Mill Community Association is located at 2619 River Road, just north of New Hope. 215-862-0582. Questions? Email artshow@phillipsmill.org.
