August 5 - September 2, 2007

This is Berks County’s largest juried art exhibition, showcasing most media including watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel paintings as well as photography, sculpture, fiber art and more. What started out as a small regional show, first held at the Museum in 1977, has grown into an open event that has attracted national and international entries from as far away as Columbia, South America. The show attracts from 350 to 500 entries each year vying for $3000+ in awards.

The jurors this year are James Dupree and James McFarlane who are well known artists and art teachers from the Philadelphia area.

Their task will be to pare down the entries to about 120 of the best works that will be on display in the temporary galleries.

The Opening Reception will be on Sunday, August 5 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and will feature Marty Mellinger playing the Museum’s antique Steinway piano. Awards will be presented at 5:00 p.m. Throughout the show, you can vote on your favorite works of art for the People’s Choice Award that will be presented to the winning artist at the end of the show in September.

For a complete timetable and more information including jurors, eligibility, entry fees and requirements, click here to download a PDF version of the official flier.