Arts Commission
Call for Artists - Fall 2026: The Tredyffrin Township Arts Commission invites artists from Chester County and Montgomery County to submit original artwork for a juried exhibition celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park and its enduring place in our nation's story. As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and as Valley Forge prepares for the 250th anniversary of the Continental Army's encampment of 1777–1778, this exhibition offers artists an opportunity to explore the landscapes, history, people, and ideals that continue to make Valley Forge a source of inspiration. Selected works will be exhibited in the lobby of the Tredyffrin Township Building at 1100 DuPortail Road, Berwyn, providing residents and visitors with an opportunity to experience Valley Forge through the eyes of local artists in Chester and Montgomery Counties. Click here for more information on the theme, submission requirements, entry process & exhibition schedule.(PDF, 190KB)
The Arts Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity for the preservation and promotion of arts, culture, and creative identity within the Township and is intended to assess and evaluate the merits of applications for the creation of public art, while advising the Board of Supervisors on the same. The Commission shall provide guidance, advocacy, and leadership to support the reach and impact of public art and shall provide for the assessment of the artistic needs of the community; provide the means of development of a comprehensive Township wide plan to encourage and strengthen artistic and cultural resources; and act as an advisory board to the Board of Supervisors on all matters pertaining to the arts and the cultural development of the Township.
The mission of the Arts Commission is to use the full spectrum of arts to create a sense of place and community in Tredyffrin Township. Their vision is to encourage wide participation in arts making to showcase all aspects of the Township, its citizens and the beauty of the seasons.
The Arts Commission typically meets monthly, on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Arts Commission Activities
The Commission consists of up to five (5) members who are Township residents, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, all of whom serve three (3) year, overlapping terms (see list of current members below) and one of whom should be a professional, licensed architect or certified urban planner.
| Members |
Term Expires |
| Angela Scully, Chair |
1/1/2028 |
| Libby Bernick, Vice Chair |
1/1/2027 |
| Pattye Benson, Secretary |
1/1/2028 |
| Cara Cline-Thomas |
1/1/2027 |
| Vacant (architect/planner) |
1/1/2026 |
| Sharon Humble, Board of Supervisors Liaison |
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| Carlotta Johnston-Pugh, Board of Supervisors Liaison |
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| William Martin, Staff Liaison |
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| Patricia Hoffman, Staff Liaison |
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Arts Commission Upcoming Meetings
Arts Commission Past Meetings