Embodying Masonic Values Art Competition 2022
Since 2018, the Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania’s “Embodying Masonic Values” open art competition has provided an opportunity for the art community to explore Masonic values through art. Cash prizes are awarded to winners in five categories: Oil, Three-dimensional, Drawing and Print-making, Water-Based Medium and Digital Imagery. All artwork is also available for sale.
Congratulations to our 2022 winners!
BEST IN CATEGORY ($200 awarded per piece)
- Oil: “A Pair of Compasses” by PJ Mills
- Three-dimensional:
“Portrait of Franklin” by Morgan Dummitt - Drawing and Print-making:
“Unlocking Independence” by Juan Sepulveda - Water-Based Medium (a tie):
“Discoveries” by Jeannine Dabb & “The Union League of Philadelphia” by Mark Schreiber - Digital Imagery:
“New Ideals” by Valeria Lang
GRAND MASTER’S PRIZE ($500 awarded)
- “Balance” by Dennis RedMoon Darkeem
BEST IN SHOW ($1,000 awarded)
- “Balance” by Dennis RedMoon Darkeem
Art Available for Purchase
If the artists in the Grand Exhibition choose to participate, their entered works may be offered for sale, with 80% of the sale value going to them and 20% to The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania. All pieces are subject to prior sale. Prices do not include shipping, handling and insurance. Buyers can also pick up their purchase at the Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Please contact the gift shop at 215-988-1977, Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., to make a purchase and arrangements.
Best in Category
Oil
A Pair of Compasses
Media: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18" x 18" x 2"
Price: $2,000
Artist: PJ Mills
3-Dimensional
Portrait of Franklin
Media: Painted plaster
Dimensions: 25" x 14" x 14"
Price: $1,200
Artist: Morgan Dummitt
Drawing & Print Making
Unlocking Independence
Media: Ink, chalk and charcoal on paper
Dimensions: 10" x 7" x 0.01"
Price: $300
Artist: Juan Sepulveda
Digital Imagery
New Ideals
Media: Digital
Dimensions: 10" x 8" x 0"
Price: $400
Artist: Valerie Lang
Water-based Medium
The Union League of Philadelphia
Media: Wine and watercolor
Dimensions: 20" x 32" x 0"
Price: $3,900
Artist: Mark Schreiber
Discoveries
Media: Mixed media
Price: $2,500
Artist: Jeannine Dabb
Best in Show
Renovatio Ritus, Dedication (In Use)
Media: Porcelain
Dimensions: 8" x 4" x 3"
Price: $400
Artist: Madeline Davis
Grand Master’s Prize
Balance
Media: Photography
Dimensions: 20" x 20" x 10"
Price: $1,200
Artist: Dennis Darkeem
2022 Entries
Refugees
Media: Oil
Dimensions: 20" x 16" x .5"
Price: $3,520
Artist: Eleanor Guerrero
The Death of Hiram Abiff
Media: India ink, black walnut ink and blueberry ink on paper
Dimensions: 13.5" x 11.25" x 1.25"
Price: $200
Artist: Terri Frew
Portrait of Franklin
Media: Painted plaster
Dimensions: 25" x 14" x 14"
Price: $1,200
Artist: Morgan Dummitt
Portrait of Marie Antoinette
Media: Plaster
Dimensions: 24" x 11" x 12"
Price: $1,200
Artist: Morgan Dummitt
Neil Armstrong
Media: Magazine papers, molding paste and convex mirror on board
Dimensions: 40" x 50" x 1.5"
Price: $13,500
Artist: Jennifer Deppe Parker
Renovatio Ritus Rings
Media: Silver, moonstone, garnet, pearl and 14k gold
Dimensions: 1.5" x 4" x 1"
Price: $1,250
Artist: Madeline Davis
Renovatio Ritus (The Renewal Ritual)
Media: Porcelain, gold luster, sterling silver, 14k gold and gemstones
Dimensions: 8" x 14" x 6"
Price: Not for sale
Artist: Madeline Davis
Renovatio Ritus, Dedication (In Use)
Media: Porcelain
Dimensions: 8" x 4" x 3"
Price: $400
Artist: Madeline Davis
Young Money
Media: Collage
Dimensions: 40" x 20" x 15"
Price: $10,000
Artist: Dennis Darkeem
Balance
Media: Photography
Dimensions: 20" x 20" x 10"
Price: $1,200
Artist: Dennis Darkeem