The Philadelphia Sketch Club
Where Artists Grow
Exhibition
Legacy
Art Show
PressRelease
ANNUAL LEGACY ART SHOW & SALE
November 20 through December 12, 2009
Public Reception December 6, 2009, from 2 to 5 PM
The Philadelphia Sketch Club will hold its 2009 Legacy Art Show & Sale from November 20 through December 12, 2009, in its historic building at 235 S. Camac Street, Philadelphia. An artists' reception will be held on Sunday, December 6, from 2 to 5 PM. Art works of various media by Club Members will be presented for exhibition and sale at very reasonable prices with the proceeds benefiting the Club's operating fund. Visitors to this exhibition will also view the historic exhibition 150 YEAR & MORE: Celebrating the Philadelphia Sketch Club which will be on view through December 13, 2009. This exhibition serves as a kick-off of the Club's 150th year and includes works by such notable members as Eakins, Garber, Moran, N. C. Wyeth, Frost, Baum and more.
The Philadelphia Sketch Club was founded in 1860 and is America's oldest artists club. Its membership, past and present, includes many prominent artists.
Throughout the exhibition the galleries will be open from 1 to 5 pm on Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun.
The Sketch Club is located at 235 S. Camac St., between 12th & 13th and Locust & Spruce Streets.
For information call (215) 545-9298 or visit www.sketchclub.org. Admission is free.
Verification of press release or questions can be directed to Barbara Murray, Executive Director, at (215) 545-7140 or Bill Patterson, President, at (267) 664-2434.
Below are images of four paintings that will be in the exhibition:
John Ennis, Quiet Moment, Oil
Ben Cohen, Irvanes Tree, Pastel
John Ennis, Stephanie, Oil
Ben Cohen, On Edge, Water Color
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