July 9-10-11 2024 

10 AM to 2 PM    Meeting at the Cape May Point Science Center

Greetings .

This year this summer we have a unique opportunity to paint  at the new 

Cape May Point Science Center formally known as St. Mary’s by the Sea.

Here’s a chance to paint at one of the most historic locations in South Jersey.

Phil Courtney will handle watercolor demonstrations

Joe Sweeney will handle the oil and acrylics 

To register, email Joe Sweeney at: joesweeney@mac.com

Phil Courtney

Phil Courtney is a graduate of The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Phila, PA. Following his education, he was employed as a billboard artist for outdoor advertisers in the Philadelphia area for more than twenty-five years. Phil began showing his own work after moving to Cape May, NJ in 1995 with his wife and children. His work has been shown locally at the former Washington Street Gallery, the SOMA NewArt Gallery, the FAN Gallery in Phila., The Ferry Gallery at the former Ferry Park. His work is also part of several private collections in South Jersey.

Joe Sweeney

Joseph Sweeney is a professional landscape painter living in Ardmore, PA. He received a BFA in Painting and Drawing from the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts) and an MFA from Penn State University. He has taught for many years at area institutions and art centers including PAFA, the University of the Arts, Wayne Art Center, Woodmere Art Museum and Chester Springs Yellow Springs Studio. His work has received numerous awards and is included in many public and private institutions, collections and museums. 

To apply contact joesweeney@mac.com