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PCS ART EXHIBIT AT LUDINGTON LIBRARY
Bryn Mawr, PA

July 21 through September 5, 2025
Deadline for members to submit work for jurying is June 15, 2025.


Work will be displayed in the entrance gallery of the library
on the wall and in the facing cases.


PAST EVENTS

PCS members and friends went on an Adventure to The Schoenberg Collection
at the Kislak Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Curator Dot Porter treated us to a private showing
of beautiful illuminated Medieval manuscripts.




Saturday, May 3, 2025, from noon to 4 pm.
Ludington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA

PCS members and friends got creative
with mini-workshops and demos,
and found bargains on art supplies
and books at the Serendipity Shop.



December 2024
PCS Exhibit at Medford Leas




On Saturday, November 16th, PCS members and friends gathered at Second State Press in the Crane Arts Building 1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia for a private tour and demonstration by PCS member and resident typographer, Brian Allen.

Founded in 2010, Second State Press is a nonprofit community printmaking studio whose mission is to foster the development of ideas and innovation in printmaking by providing their neighborhood with a professional, affordable, and supportive workspace. 

SSP advances the growth of a sustainable printmaking community by offering professional facilities through membership, affordable communal workspace for emerging and mid-career artists, community arts programming and professional development opportunities. 




Saturday, October 5, noon - 4 p.m. Bookmark signing
at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
S
treet Fair Celebration

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania celebrateD its 200th birthday this year.
PCS is participated in its Street Fair Celebration on Saturday, October 5, 2024
From Noon to 4 PM, PCS members inscribed bookmarks
and demonstrated lettering with visitors. 




Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bookmark signing at Constitution Day
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106



Volunteers from PCS enjoyed their time at the Philly Pen Show on January 13, 2024
demonstrating hand lettering on bookmarks.


About PCS

Established in 1976, the Philadelphia Calligraphers’ Society’s purpose is to promote the study and practice of calligraphy and allied arts and to focus public attention on its use and beauty.

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Events & Workshops

2025 PCS CALENDAR
for questions or more information email
philadelphiacalligraphers@gmail.com

The Writes of Spring

Saturday, May 3, 2025
noon to 4 pm.
Ludington Library
5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.,
Bryn Mawr, PA

PCS Adventure

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:30 am
University of Pennsylvania

Pre-registration is required; click HERE to register.


Join Us

Interested in becoming a member? The Philadelphia Calligraphers’ Society is based in the Philadelphia area, with members from all over the world.

Membership is open to everyone and all levels. There are no entrance requirements beyond an interest in learning more about the art of lettering, and a desire to meet others and share the experience of calligraphy.

CONTACT US:

philadelphiacalligraphers@gmail.com

P.O. Box 822, Ardmore, PA 19003

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