"The Spire", Etching by Joseph Pennell, ca. 1920
Collection of William C. Patterson
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Beaux Arts and Brunch Tarts |
| An Art Auction Fund Raising Event : Sunday, April 23, 2006 1PM to 5Pm |
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In an unusual yet fruitful confluence of interests and opportunities, the Philadelphia Sketch Club and the Historic St. Peter's Church Preservation Corporation
join forces to exploit the visually and historically rich environs of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Churchyard at 3rd and Pine in Philadelphia. The result is an exciting auction of works of art celebrating the St. Peter's heritage and its modern stature as an urban oasis amid the adjacent high-rises, brick, and asphalt. Treat yourself to a rare opportunity at the Union League of Philadelphia to relax, enjoy a delicious brunch, take home a beautiful representation of St. Peter's, in the process supporting these two great organizations.
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| About the Philadelphia Sketch Club |
About Historic St. Peter's Church Preservation Corporation |
The history of the Philadelphia Sketch Club dates back to 1860 when a group of students decided to form a “sketching group” to hone their skills in illustration, a growing and lucrative profession at that time. The group quickly expanded to include artists who worked in a variety of media. Public programs encouraging the making and appreciation of art date back to the organizations earliest days.
Today the Philadelphia Sketch Club provides an environment where a wide range of visual artists can interact with one another and involve themselves directly in public arts programming,
thereby becoming part of a community with a common focus. [Read more...] |
Since 1761, St. Peter's Church has been a place of worship and a landmark in its community. Designed by Robert Smith, this National Historic Landmark is a perfect example of Georgian symmetry and craftsmanship. The large Palladian window, marvelous wine-glass pulpit and "glory" (sounding board) and elaborate Rococo organ case all
contribute to the church's beauty.
Smith's design, which places the pulpit at the west end of the church and the altar at the east end, has mandated the retention of the church's box pews. Once common, but now uncommon, box pews were a necessity for an unheated church and pew rents supported the church. Samuel Powel,
Mayor of Philadelphia... [Read more...] |
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