“COMMUNICATION”: This photo by Sharlene Holliday is part of the annual juried “Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition,” on view through April 22 at the historic Phillips’ Mill on River Road in New Hope, Pa.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Phillips’ Mill Community Association welcomes spring with two back-to-back fine art photography shows.

The annual juried “Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition” is on view through April 22 at the historic Phillips’ Mill on River Road in New Hope, Pa., and will be followed by the “Not Your Run of the Mill Members Photo Show” opening April 24.

The “Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition,” considered the premier juried photography show in Bucks County, presents 136 works of fine art photography. Selected from over 1,100 submissions by juror Bob Krist, formerly of New Hope and internationally-acclaimed for his photographic work for National Geographic and Smithsonian, the show runs the gamut of imagery.

Krist said he was “blown away by the breadth and depth of the work. 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.” 

Established in 1991 by show founder and New Hope native Spencer Saunders, the exhibition celebrates and promotes the fine art of photography. From the very beginning, it has had as its recurring theme, “Photography as Art, Photographer as Artist.” For a complete list of the accepted artists and additional information about the show, visit phillipsmill.org/photography/photo-exhibition.

Following the juried exhibition, on view April 24 to 30 is the “Not Your Run of the Mill Photo Show,” featuring the work of the Mill Photo committee members. These passionate photographers are responsible for mounting the juried show and share their art and interests throughout the year. If you’re interested in joining the Mill Photo committee, contact them at photo@phillipsmill.org. Subscribe to their newsletter at phillipsmill.org/photography.

Phillips’ Mill is located at 2619 River Road in New Hope, Pa. Gallery hours are Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1 to 5pm; Fridays and Saturdays 1 to 8 p.m.