For 10th Year, Phillips' Mill In New Hope Spotlighting Youth Artwork

NEW HOPE, PA — The 10th Annual Youth Art Exhibition debuts at Phillips’ Mill on January 29 and will be open to the public weekends from noon to 4 p.m. through February 19.

After successfully transitioning to online exhibitions during the height of the pandemic, Youth

Art is returning to in-person shows this winter at its historic Mill on River Road in addition to offering the event online.

Launched with a handful of schools in 2014, the Youth Art Committee continues to work in
harmony with area public and private school art departments with 22 schools participating this
year. Art teachers curate the show, selecting students’ work in the disciplines of painting, works
on paper, 3-D works, photography, and a new category this year, non-photography digital art. A
juror chosen by the Mill awards cash prizes in each category, as well as a “Best in Show” award.

Kenoka Wagner, owner and curator of 2nd Floor Gallery in Revere, will serve as this year’s
juror. Wagner is a mixed media artist, painter, printmaker, and sculptor, giving him a unique
perspective to assess the artwork. Born an artist from artist parents, Kenoka has a lifetime of
art experience from his very first memory in his father’s studio, and his approach to his work is
exploratory and full of joy. All winning entries will be announced at an Awards Ceremony at the
Mill on January 28 and posted on the PhillipsMill.org website.

There is no entry fee for students or schools to participate in the Phillips’ Mill Youth Art Exhibition and the Mill takes no commission on sales. All proceeds go to the artist. All awards are funded by the generous contributions of Phillips’ Mill supporters. People interested in adding their support can contribute online at https://www.phillipsmill.org/art/youth-art-exhibition.

Throughout the decades, Phillips’ Mill has built a unique home for celebrating and promoting
the arts in Bucks County. With gratitude for the continuing support from teachers, art
enthusiasts and Mill members, the Youth Art Exhibition Committee and Phillips’ Mill’s board
members proudly celebrate 10 years of offering this unique opportunity for students to exhibit
their work with their peers, and shine through their remarkable artwork and distinctive styles.

Participating schools include: Central Bucks High School East, Central Bucks High School West, Central Bucks South High School, Council Rock High School North, Council Rock High School South, Ewing High School, George School, Hillsborough High School, Holy Ghost Preparatory School, Hopewell Valley Central High School, Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Neshaminy High School, New Hope-Solebury, Pennsbury, Princeton Day School, Solebury School, Stuart Country Day School, The Hun School, The Pennington School, Upper Dublin High School, Villa Victoria Academy and West Windsor Plainsboro South.

More information about the Youth Art Exhibition can be found on the Phillips’ Mill website at
www.phillipsmill.org/art/youth-art-exhibition. Phillips’ Mill Community Association is located at 2619 River Road, New Hope. For information, call 215-862-0582 or visit www.phillipsmill.org.