April Brings Celebration Of Fine Arts To Phillips' Mill In New Hope

NEW HOPE, PA — The month of April brings a celebration of fine art photography to Phillips’ Mill with two outstanding shows.

The annual juried Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition marks its 30th Anniversary of showcasing excellence in the photographic arts. Rounding out the month, the "Not Your Run of the Mill Photo Show" will feature works by the gifted volunteers of the Mill Photo committee.

"Both are must-see events for photography enthusiasts," said show organizers.

At the juried exhibition, which opens on Sunday, April 2 and runs through April 21, 138 images will grace the walls of the historic mill, selected by juror Jill Enfield from more than 1,200 submissions received from more than a dozen states.

From traditional to digital, the photographs highlight the range of talent encompassed by what is considered the premiere juried photography show in Bucks County.

Enfield, an internationally renowned fine art photographer, curator, author and educator, shared her expertise in assessing this year’s slate of submissions. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as juror of the competition and conveyed high praise for the quality of work submitted.

“Inn at Phillips Mill” by Sue Ann Rainey, a well-known area artist, was selected for
this year’s 30th Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition.

"The range, diversity, creativity and experimentation presented in this larger body of work is exceptional. Whether it was nature, landscape, art, portraiture, street photography, there was just so much high-quality work it made narrowing down the prize winners a very painful but rewarding experience. Kudos to all the accepted entries,” she said.

Enfield is a leading authority on alternative photographic processes. Her work has been shown throughout the U.S. and Europe and can be found in museums and private collections around the world. She has taught at The New School’s Parsons School of Design since the late 1980s as well as at the International Center for Photography in New York City, and at workshops throughout the world.

Founded by Spencer Saunders in 1991, the annual juried exhibition celebrates and promotes fine art photography embracing the theme of “Photography as Art, Photographer as Artist.” For a complete list of accepted artists and additional information about the show, visit www.phillipsmill.org/photography/photo-exhibition.

Following the juried show, the Mill will present its Not Your Run of the Mill Photo Show from April 23 to 30. This show features the works of the Mill Photo Committee who, along with being extraordinary photographers themselves, dedicate their time and talent to organizing the annual Photographic Exhibition and sharing their interests throughout the year.

"A passion for their art is evident to all who visit the show," said organizers. "The Committee welcomes new members and volunteers and encourages interested individuals to visit their website or contact them at photo@phillipsmill.org."

If You Go

Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition is open April 2 to 21 and the "Not Your Run of the Mill Photo Show" will be on view April 23 to 30. Both shows are open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until 8 p.m. Phillips’ Mill Community Association is located at 2619 River Road, New Hope 18938. For more details visit the Mill’s website at phillipsmill.org.