Special Event

Event

Valley Forge Pop-Up Art Show

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 40.097160, -75.426030


The Pop-Up Art Show is located at Muhlenberg's Brigade (2220 N Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia). Artwork will be hung on the exterior and interior of the reconstructed log soldier huts.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Exhibition/Show

The Pop-Up Art Show begins at 10 AM and ends at 2 PM. Artwork drop-off and sign-in begins at 9:30 AM. Participants are asked to pick up their artwork prior to 2:30 PM the day of the show. Park rangers will be on site for the duration. In the event of rain, the show will be moved to Sunday, July 28.


Description

Pop-Up Art Show at Valley Forge

Bring your original photographs, drawings, sketches, paintings, and prints of Valley Forge or inspired by Valley Forge to Muhlenberg's Brigade. Share your work, get inspired, and meet other artists, photographers, creators, and Valley Forge lovers! Hosted by the Art in the Park program of Valley Forge National Historical Park.

When: Saturday, July 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM.

In the event of rain, the show will be moved to Sunday, July 28.

Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade

Tour stop #2 on the Encampment Tour - 2220 N Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia

Artwork Drop-off and Sign-in:

Saturday, July 27 at Muhlenberg's Brigade, beginning at 9:30 AM.

Artwork Pick-up:

Saturday July 27, no later than 2:30 PM. (If you are unable to pick up on 7/27, we will hold artwork for up to two weeks, until Aug. 10. We will not hold any art after Aug. 10)

What art is accepted?

  • Any 2-D image (ex. photo/painting) sized 11" x 17” or smaller.
  • Must be unframed and not matted.
  • Artwork must be your own work.
  • All images must be of Valley Forge National Historical Park or inspired by Valley Forge NHP.
  • This is a family friendly event. Rangers reserve the right to not accept art that may have been taken or produced in areas off limits to the public or otherwise violate park regulations.

Considerations:

Images will be hung outside exposed to the elements, including wind and sun. They will be displayed on clothes lines and held with clothes pins. The park is not responsible for damage to any artwork.  There will be park staff on site for the duration of the Pop-Up Art Show.

 

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Artwork drop-off and sign-in takes place on site the day of the show and is ongoing for the duration, beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the show at 9:30 AM and ending at 2 PM. Participants will provide their name, email, and the title of their artwork(s).

Contact Information

Gregory Purifoy
610-783-1099
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