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

3-Dimensional

Drawing & Print Making

Digital Imagery

Water-based Medium

Best in Show

Grand Master’s Prize

2022 Entries

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Refugees

Media: Oil
Dimensions: 20" x 16" x .5"
Price: $3,520
Artist: Eleanor Guerrero

2022-12-12T10:46:16-05:00

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

2022-12-12T10:50:07-05:00

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

2022-12-12T10:50:55-05:00

Renovatio Ritus Rings

Media: Silver, moonstone, garnet, pearl and 14k gold
Dimensions: 1.5" x 4" x 1"
Price: $1,250
Artist: Madeline Davis

2022-12-12T10:54:41-05:00

Young Money

Media: Collage
Dimensions: 40" x 20" x 15"
Price: $10,000
Artist: Dennis Darkeem

2022-12-12T10:55:20-05:00

Balance

Media: Photography
Dimensions: 20" x 20" x 10"
Price: $1,200
Artist: Dennis Darkeem