Announcing the Award Winners of the 69th Annual Juried Art Show

The Perkiomen Valley Art Center is proud to recognize the outstanding artists selected for honors in this year's exhibition at The Hill School Boyer Gallery. With exceptional submissions and remarkable creative vision on display, our juror, Bradley Hendershot, faced the difficult task of selecting award recipients from an impressive and diverse body of work.

Bravo to the artists whose work stood out — and thank you to everyone who participated, donated and volunteered to make the 69th Annual Juried Show a huge success! Thank you also to the Hill School for hosting the event and student musician Ambrose Cole for the wonderful piano music. 

RECORD TURNOUT! ✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us — this year’s opening reception had our highest attendance ever! Your support keeps the arts thriving in our community. ❤️

Congratulations to all the award-winning artists!
We celebrate your talent, dedication, and artistic excellence. (Group Photo of the winners below.) 

SPECIAL AWARDS

Jon Bond, King of the Hill, Best of Show (Photo Below) 

Rich Godshall, "Cool, Clear Water", People’s Choice Award (Photo Below)

Terry Page, Sheep in Winter, Sheryl Vasily Memorial Award

Johanne Lamarche, Dream Catcher, Susan Livesy Memorial

Linda Gerhard, Mango Tango, Award for Excellence-Mood & Expression

James DePietro, Supply and Demand, Award of Excellence in Memory of Donna T. Wells

Jeff Grabert, Lines of Time, Bud Slemmer Memorial Award

Valerie Jones, Morning Lineup - Red Buffalo Ranch Collegeville PA, Hill School of Award Excellence (Photo Below)

Martin Wigg, After the Wedding, Janice Ward Memorial Award

Bob,Hakun & Anne Mitchell Reid, Metamorphosis, Phillip Smith Memorial Award 

CATEGORIES

Fred Danziger, Refrigerator, Oil First place (Photo Below)

Stephen Allen Kayakers on the River Oil Second Place

Ron Tomes At the Beach Oil Third Place

Lori Quinque-Quinn Hosensack General Store Oil Honorable Mention

Camilla Dodds Catching the Wind Acrylic First Place

Georgeanne Smisko Zvodar Rhubarb Rhapsody Acrylic Second Place

Tish (Letitia) Ryan Whispering Reflections Acrylic Third place

Thomas W. Benfield, Chaos Acrylic, Honorable Mention

Donna Steich, Side Eye Water, Medium First Place

Katharine Ross, Summer Squall, Water Medium Second place

Royal Unzicker, Brent's Pulley, Water Medium Third Place

Melissa Stout-Greiner, Maitake Stir-Fry, Water Medium Honorable Mention

Catherine McIlhenny, Mountain Lake, Pastel First Place (Photo Below)

Jacqueline Meyerson, Going Nuts, Pastel Second Place

John R. Lloyd, Millbrook Marsh Mallard, Pastel Third Place

Michael Rosiak, OC NJ- Blue, Graphics First Place

Mia Davis, The Inevitable, Graphics Second Place

Timothy Stringer, Orchids, Graphics Third Place

Julie Macon, Hill Leaving Home, Graphics Honorable Mention

Dora Siemel, Perhaps Love, Sculpture First Place

Milan J. Kralik Jr., Chain Reaction, Sculpture Second Place

Luciana Orsoni Timmons, Laundry Sculpture, Third Place

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Brad Hendershot, Peter Farmstead, Juror of Acceptance & Awards

(Photo below of Brad addressing the guests at the reception)

Philip Smith, A Question of Balance, Remembering our Friend

Thank you also to Photographer Terry Page! 

The Perkiomen Valley Art Center is thrilled to announce the talented artists accepted into our 69th Annual Open Juried Art Show, hosted at The Hill School Center for the Arts – Boyer Gallery in Pottstown!

Each year, this beloved exhibition celebrates creativity and craftsmanship, bringing together incredible works from artists across our region. This year’s selections reflect a wide range of mediums, styles, and perspectives—all united by a shared passion for art that moves and inspires.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Sunday, November 2, from 2–4 PM, where Juror Brad Hendershot will share his reflections on the exhibition and PVAC will present awards to the top entries. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists, mingle with fellow art lovers, and experience the show firsthand.

Congratulations to the talented artists accepted into the show:

Colleen Algeo
Stephen Allen
Joan Ambrose-Bibbo
Danielle Astheimer
Richard Begbie
Thomas W. Benfield
Charles Bilella
Sally Bishop
Jon Bond
Penelope Breen
Herb Breyer
Barbara Brown
Fred Danziger
Mia Davis
James DePietro
Maryanne Ditter
Camilla Dodds
Susan Elverson
Janet Frattura
Terry Freemark
Linda Gerhard
Rich Godshall
Kathleen Goldcamp
Gail Gosser
Jeff Grabert
Sharon Gross
Deb Guttshall
Bob Hakun & Anne Mitchell Reid
Sally Heffentrager
Julie Macon Hill
Susan Hohman
Annalie Hudson
Bill Jackson
Valerie Jones
Marianne Knipe
Milan J Kralik Jr
Johanne Lamarche
John R. Lloyd
Donna McGough
Catherine McIlhenny
Jacqueline Meyerson
Sharon Moyer
Teresa Nicolo
Deborah Nyman
Luciana Orsoni Timmons
David Page
Terry Page
Elizabeth Page
John Pierson
Lori Quinque-Quinn
Michael Rosiak
Katharine Ross
Tish (Letitia) Ryan
Carol Salter
Linda D Sandoli
Francesca Santini
Lois Schlacter
Dora Siemel
Terry Souders
Donna Steich
Melissa Stout-Greiner
Timothy Stringer
David W Thomas
Ron Tomes
Carol Traveny
Diane Turner
Royal Unzicker
Mary Mckeever Volpe
Sherry Ward
Martin Wigg
Patricia Wilson-Schmid
Katherine L Wince
Walter Zdunowski
Georgeanne Smisko Zvodar

 Can’t make it to the reception? The exhibition will be on view October 28 – December 13, 2025, so make an appointment at the Boyer Gallery to explore the artwork and see which pieces captured the juror’s eye. Call the Gallery Director at (610) 705-1225 to make that appointment.

Support local creativity — celebrate the talent, dedication, and spirit of the artists who make our community so vibrant. Bring a friend, be inspired, and experience the beauty of art in person!

✨ Big News! ✨

Perkiomen Valley Art Center is thrilled to announce that Bradley Hendershot will be serving as the Juror of Selection and Awards for our 69th Annual Open Juried Art Show!

Where: The Hill School – Boyer Gallery, Pottstown
️ When: October 27 – December 13, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 2 | 2–4 pm

Hendershot will be responsible for reviewing submissions and determining the awards for this year’s show. He will also deliver remarks and meet participating artists at the Opening Reception on Sunday, November 2, from 2–4 pm.

Brad Hendershot standing in the doorway of his studio. 

Brad is an award-winning watercolorist whose work has been recognized by the Allied Artists of America, American Watercolor Society, Hudson River Art Association, and Rockport Art Association. Known for his stunning depictions of rural Pennsylvania and coastal Maine, Brad brings both excellence and heart to every piece he creates. His paintings live in museum, corporate, and private collections across the country.

Bedtime Watercolor by Bradley Hendershot

Our President, Colleen Algeo, summed it up perfectly:
"We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Brad Hendershot as our juror this year. His artistry reflects both mastery and heart, and his connection to our region makes his perspective especially meaningful. Having him share his eye and his wisdom with our community is an honor, and we cannot wait to see the exhibition take shape under his guidance."

This year’s show promises to be inspiring — and we can’t wait to share it with you! 

Online registration will begin soon. 

PVAC Leadership Retreat: Laughter, Connection & Big Ideas

On August 11, 14 of us from the Perkiomen Valley Art Center gathered at the cozy home of our president, Colleen Algeo, for a special Leadership Retreat. Two brand new members joined us, and right away it felt like we were among friends.

We kicked things off with “The Unexpected Game.” Each person secretly wrote down something surprising they’ve done in life. The answers were hilarious, heartwarming, and sometimes jaw-dropping—turns out our artists have lived some pretty adventurous lives! Guessing who wrote what broke the ice instantly and had us all laughing together.

From there, the retreat shifted into meaningful reflection. 

"The Stick it to Colleen Game" 
Using sticky notes (to respond) we stuck our comments on Colleen's art school self portrait. First up, we celebrated PVAC’s recent successes including:

YAYS

Three vibrant art shows
Inspiring art talks
New classes and Plein Air Outings
And the friendships that keep our community strong.

Also stickie: Our New Website, Monday Meet Ups, New Members, the MCCC show, meetings now held at Peter Becker Community, The Dedication and Excitement of Our members, plus their willingness to help out, The Hill School Show, the Art Talks, and leadership that welcomes new ideas. 

WANTS

We also weren’t shy about talking through challenges and brainstorming how to make PVAC even better moving forward.

The collection of what the group who like to see happen includes:

Oil painting classes, a full schedule of activities (have you checked out the new calendar page?), a connection to younger artists (maybe sponsoring a youth exhibit), more sharing of idea on our blog (do members know they can make submissions?), more people at the summer picnic, Facebook group so we can be more spontaneous with our art meet ups, year round plein air events, more people to use the website, broaden details like rain dates, if there is food, alternate dates on our events, a budget (Okay, that was Colleen), More clarity on the prizes at the member show, more shows, advertising for shows, increase awards, local field trip to Souderton - "Eye Curious", Exhibit B and Lunch in town, offer an art camp, a larger place for classes, 2 or 3 people shows, Board Meetings on a more predictable schedule, communication via text messaging, indoor outdoor picnic place - maybe Penny Packer Mills. 

VISIONS

What made the day extra special was the mix of fun and honest conversation. We dreamed about what the future of PVAC could look like—new events, new collaborations, and new ways to bring people together through art. They included: Our own building: An actual PVAC Center with a coffee shop! (love it), to strengthen relationships via art, a resource center on the website including a list of art galleries in the surrounding area and places to buy art supplies, An art supply swap/benefit, and more member participation. 

The retreat wrapped up with a sense of excitement and connection. Everyone left with smiles on their faces and fresh energy for the year ahead.

Big thanks to everyone who came, shared, laughed, and imagined alongside us. Here’s to a creative and inspiring year ahead at PVAC!

Check out our new CALENDAR page, complete with color coded listings!  We hope this makes it easier to check what's coming up for PVAC. Just click on the CALENDAR tab in the menu! 

Fall Painting classes are forming with Linda Gerhard, Rich Godshall and Terry Page!  

Register before August 8 for early registration discount.

Can't attend all 8 classes, you can sign up for flexible scheduling and pick you classes!  

Open to PVAC members and the public so share with friends!!  

WATERCOLOR with Linda Gerhard

ACRYLICS with Rich Godshall

 WATERCOLOR with Terry Page

It was dark and ominous, and surely it would pour on us, but mother nature held out until we were almost done!   Everyone found a spot to paint and had an enjoyable time!

If you missed this session, be sure to sign up for one of the next ones!

Mark Your Calendars!!

PROSPECTUS

Join us for a fun field trip to the artsy town of Phoenixville.  We'll spend a couple hours visiting the galleries then get together for dinner.

Sign up for the field trip and the dinner at Bistro on Bridge or just the field trip. Registrants for the field trip will receive a bingo card with a list of things to find in town.  We'll gather at Bistro on Bridge Restaurant at 7:30 and see who found the most things on their bingo card.   Dinner signup will allow us to reserve space for our group at the restaurant.

More details and registration

Summer Street, Winter Morning by Fred Danziger, an award-winner is on view at the Fine Arts Center. 2025 Members Show is live online,  In-Person Exhibition opens May 9

The online gallery for the 2025 Members Show is now live. The In-Person Exhibition at the Fine Art Center of the Montgomery Community College in Blue Bell, PA will open on May 9, and runs to June 9, 2025.

The Reception for the In-Person Exhibition will be held on Friday, May 9, 6-7:30 pm. It will include the awards ceremony, catered food and drinks.