Matilda Bray, a poet and senior at The Solebury School, submitted one of her first plays to the competition last year, and encourages other young aspiring writers to do the same.
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Matilda Bray, a poet and senior at The Solebury School, submitted one of her first plays to the competition last year, and encourages other young aspiring writers to do the same.
It was a glorious evening along the banks of the Primrose Creek—and actually in the creek itself, as the 2023 Mill Preservation Committee entertained guests with a brilliantly British affair.
Traditions run deep at Phillips’ Mill and two of the most beloved are the Honored Artist and Signature Image for the Mill’s historic Juried Art Exhibition, now in its 94th year. In an unprecedented, exciting, and happy coincidence, independent voting for the two honors this year resulted in the selection of artist Pamela Miller as the recipient of both.
Ellie was an extraordinary person and I can say this because to date I have not met anyone like her. She was kind and thoughtful, pleasant and cheerful, gentle and generous. Everyone who met Ellie got the same impression of her and then remarked, “How did I ever meet such a sweet and lovely lady?”
Phillips’ Mill is proud to present “Voices: A History of the VIA of Doylestown,” a historical drama that celebrates the pioneering women who founded Doylestown Hospital 100 years ago.
The annual Spring Fling at the Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition was held on Friday, April 14, for Mill members and their guests. Great attendance, wonderful weather and superb photographs made for another delightful evening at the Mill.
Jim Stinnett recently passed away at his home in Yardley, Penn., surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of Carol Stinnett, Art Committee member and former Phillips’ Mill Art Show Chairperson. Jim and Carol were Lathrop Circle members and have, for many years, given an art show award for abstract painting.
This spring, Freeman’s will bring to market a remarkable single-owner collection of American paintings, including several rare and sought-after Pennsylvania Impressionist canvases.
The prestigious Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition, considered the premier annual juried photography exhibition in Bucks County, was on display at the historic Phillips’ Mill from April 2 - 21, 2023. See photos from the opening reception.
Every year the Phillips’ Mill Art Show Committee selects a “signature image” of the Mill to be used on posters, ads, postcards, social media and the website for the upcoming show.This is a dynamic opportunity for artists to build their visibility among collectors. In the past, many of our signature images have sold.
Students and parents packed the house downstairs at Phillips’ Mill on February 5, 2023, to hear Andrea Thompson, Arts Education Manager of the Michener Art Museum, discuss Art as a Life and Career Path. Her talk emphasized the variety and abundance of career paths for artists.
For the first time in three years, the Phillips’ Mill Youth Art Exhibition, showcasing the artwork of area high school students, is on display at the Mill.
This year, the Mill will mark three decades of presenting what has become an internationally recognized show.
Ellen Pietsch remembers going to see her older sister’s artwork on display at the Phillips’ Mill Youth Art Exhibition and thinking, “Wow, this artwork is so out of the box, things I haven’t seen before. Paper cutouts in a shadow box, a bunch of shadows reflected off the light. How do people get these ideas?”
It’s been a wonderful year. We thank you for sharing it with us.
What playwright doesn’t dream of seeing their work performed on the Broadway stage or published in a prestigious literary magazine or recognized by their peers with a distinguished award?
The 93rd annual Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill came to an end on Halloween weekend.
A lively Mill Members Mixer was held on Friday evening, October 21, at the Annual Juried Art Show. About 90 members and their guests attended.
Phillips’ Mill has announced an exciting playwriting competition for students, grade 6 to 12, with a “playful” name and a sincere intent.
Each year, the Phillips’ Mill Community Association’s Board of Directors hosts a party in appreciation of the Lathrop Circle’s additional support of the many art, drama, photography, educational and social programs that help make Phillips’ Mill such a vital part of the larger community.
Every year, the Mill presents and funds artist awards for its Juried Art Show. These include Patrons' awards for painting, drawing, pastel or printmaking and sculpture, among others. Over the years, a number of generous individuals and organizations have established an artist award as a meaningful way to support the Mill and become a part of its history.
Planning for the 93rd Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill is well underway and the 2022 prospectus is now available on the Phillips’ Mill website.
On Midsummer’s Night (June 24) the Mill lawn was the setting for a merry rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Mill members and their guests dined amid a sparkling, magic forest where lively actors performed a delightfully bowdlerized version of Shakespeare’s popular comedy.
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the end of June, 30 art lovers and artists converged at the Mill to attend our first Art Focus event, For the Love of Watercolor
With the ghost light finally turned off after three years, actors filled the stage with great acting, song, live music and dancing. Comedic plays of eight local playwrights were the bones of the show.
Join us behind the scenes with the team that set out to keep people engaged with the arts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — and beyond.
A large and lively group of about 120 Mill members came together on the evening of Friday, April 8th, following the long COVID hiatus. It was the first of many special events being planned for members this year. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen!
April marked a month-long celebration of the fine art of photography.
Phillips’ Mill is run by volunteers. Although it goes without saying that we appreciate the work of all of our volunteers every day, we are taking this opportunity to say thank you to a few individuals who have donated so much of their time and energy to the Phillips’ Mill Community Association.
A Lambertville filmmaker and artist called the piece named best in show at the Phillips' Mill Youth Art Exhibition "extraordinary."
Nancy Saladik has said she tries to capture “the simple, raw emotions of the genuineness of children” in her work. She succeeded in “Daily Practice,” from the 2020 Phillips’ Mill Art Show.
The veteran National Geographic photographer, world traveler and visual storyteller will be the solo juror for the internationally recognized show.
We thank the many volunteers and supporters who helped make 2021 a successful year. Many thanks and best wishes for a warm and wonderful holiday season!
“Beyond the Frame” Exhibition Curators Share Their Secrets!
Photo Committee and 2022 Photo Exhibition updates. Plus exciting member news and notes.
Live Theater Returns for One Truly Magnificent Evening at the Mill
As the lights come up on Broadway, so too will they brighten the stage at Phillips’ Mill on Saturday, November 20, at 7 pm, with a live play reading –– to a live audience –– the first since the pandemic closed theater doors.
Phillips’ Mill Community Association Art Talk presents “Meet the Patrons’ Awards Winners at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, via Zoom.
The Art Market is notoriously uncertain. We hear of riches made by modest collectors with an eye, extraordinary frauds, market manipulation. How do you navigate trends in art?
Many of the artists will be at the mill for meet-and-greets in October. Read the details and see who won prizes in the 92nd juried show.
The Art Show’s return to the Mill has been, in a word, triumphant. We cannot overstate the level of excitement, incredible turnout and general good vibe felt by all who came out for the opening weekend of the 92nd Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show.
If you asked 10 playwrights to describe the path to success, you are likely to get 10 different but equally eloquent responses. Playwright, associate professor and one of this year’s Phillips’ Mill Emerging Playwright Competition jurors Wilbert Turner, PhD, tells aspiring writers to get as much of their work in front of as many people as they can.
The Art Committee of the 92nd Annual Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show has chosen internationally renowned sculptor George R. Anthonisen of Solebury as its Honored Artist.
Phillips’ Mill Community Association has announced that it is launching a plein air landscape painting workshop series for teens this summer. “Painting in Nature at Phillips’ Mill” will be open to students ages 14 to 18.
Playwright J. B Heaps is one of the six winners of the 2021 Phillips’ Mill Emerging Playwright Competition.
3rd Annual Emerging Playwright Competition Online Reading Set for June 12, 2021
Tips and tricks for taking beautiful photographs of your artwork for display online.
The 92nd Annual Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show promises to be one of the best ever. For the first time, it will not only display paintings and sculptures in the Mill, but also online.
All photographs from the Member Show are for sale. View the artwork online at www.phillipsmillphoto.com.
Photo Committee and 2021 Photo Exhibition updates. Plus exciting member news and notes.
Congratulations to the 2020 winners of the Phillips' Mill Emerging Playwright Competition.
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The Phillips’ Mill Community Association is a center for arts and culture dedicated to nurturing and engaging contemporary art and artists and to preserving the historic meeting space of the regions’ Pennsylvania Impressionists and Modernists. We are committed to presenting inclusive programs in the arts and education reflecting the diversity of the area we serve, building on and advancing our heritage.