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title: Art as Civic Voice
description: Non-juried group exhibition at Philadelphia Sketch Club exploring art as civic voice. Open to all mediums; 1–2 works per artist. Exhibition July 5–26, 2026.
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status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-23"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Philadelphia Sketch Club
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/philadelphia-sketch-club
deadline: "2026-06-14"
entryFee: 15 USD
location: Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: All accepted work offered for sale online at sketchclub.org; PSC takes 25% commission on sales.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - mixed media
  - ceramics
  - textile
  - digital art
  - installation
---

# Art as Civic Voice

**Hosted by:** Philadelphia Sketch Club

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA, United States | **Deadline:** June 14, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15

## About This Program

> "Art as Civic Voice — civic participation, social dialogue, democratic processes, political activism, collective memory"

Open, non-juried exhibition celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial. Artists of all mediums are invited to explore art as civic participation, social dialogue, and democratic reflection. Themes include Philadelphia's history and evolving identity, the role of art in governance and public discourse, visual culture and political activism, art as a tool for social change, and the construction of collective memory. Works may be 2D or 3D; all must be framed and wired to hang with eyehooks, no larger than 40" in any dimension, and no heavier than 30 lbs. All accepted work must be offered for sale; PSC takes a 25% commission. AI-generated works are not eligible.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, textile, digital art, installation
- **Note:** Works must explore the theme of Art as Civic Voice and may be 2D or 3D in any medium. Works created using AI are not eligible. Works must be original and not previously shown at the PSC. Ineligible: works with discriminatory language or imagery, works promoting hostility toward specific communities, explicit depictions of violence, works promoting a specific religious doctrine.

### Additional Requirements

Maximum 2 works per artist. Works must be 2D or 3D, framed and wired to hang with eyehooks (no large freestanding sculpture). Max 40" in any dimension including frame; max 30 lbs. Must be original, not previously shown at the PSC, and offered for sale. No AI-generated work. Submit images in JPG, GIF, or PNG format; image size must be more than 50 KB and less than 10 MB. All works must be entered online at once before checking out.

## Compensation & Benefits

All accepted work offered for sale online at sketchclub.org; PSC takes 25% commission on sales.

PSC Members: $5 for first piece, $10 for each additional work. Non-members: $15 for first piece, $10 for each additional work. Maximum 2 pieces per entry. Payment via credit card or PayPal.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 14, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 5, 2026
- **Program End:** July 26, 2026

## How to Apply