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Art Show Applications

Here is your one-stop place to download upcoming art show exhibition applications.

2023 Upcoming Art Exhibitions | Artist deadlines


The Human Form (formerly known as “About Face”) | DETAILS
June 2 – July 15, 2023
Entry deadline | May 23, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by May 30, 2023
Opens to the public | June 2, 2023
Awards reception | June 9, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning July 18, 2023


Nuts About Art Show (outdoor art show)
July 1, 2023 | held at John Dixon Park at 515 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Entry deadline:
    Postmarked application due by April 29 for a $65 booth fee. The fee goes to $75 on April 30.
  • Notification of acceptance by June 15.
  • No refunds after June 14.

Absolutely Abstract | DETAILS (link to come)
July 22-Sept. 2, 2023
Entry deadline | July 15, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by July 23, 2023
Opens to the public | July 22, 2023
Awards reception | July 28, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning Sept. 5, 2023


Farms & Barns | DETAILS (link to come)
Sept. 8-Oct. 21, 2023
Entry deadline | August 19, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by August 26, 2023
Opens to the public | July 22, 2023
Awards reception | Sept. 15, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning Oct. 24, 2023


PAST SHOWS

74th Phidian Art Show* | DETAILS
Mar. 31 – April 22, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | March 27-29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Opens to the public | March 31, 2023
Awards reception | Mar. 31, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
* This show is hosted by TNPS but is presented by the Phidian Art Club of Dixon, IL.


For the Love of Animals | KSB Exhibition | DETAILS
Entry deadline | Mar. 21, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by Mar. 28, 2023
Opens to the public | April 1, 2023
Artwork pickup at TNPS | After July 5, 2023


Shades of Gray | | DETAILS
Feb. 24 – Mar. 25, 2023
Entry deadline | Feb. 10, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by Feb. 18, 2023
Opens to the public | Feb. 24, 2023
Awards reception | Mar. 3, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Artwork pickup at TNPS | March 28-29, 2023**
** NOTE: A new show is going up on Mar. 31. All artwork needs to be picked up Mar. 28 or 29.


Transportation | KSB exhibition | DETAILS
Entry deadline | Dec. 23, 2022
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by Jan. 2, 2023
Opens to the public | Jan. 7, 2023
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning Apr. 5, 2023


18th Regional of Art Survey | DETAILS
Jan. 13 – Feb. 18, 2023
Entry deadline | Dec. 27, 2022
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by Jan. 3, 2023
Opens to the public | Jan. 13, 2023
Awards reception | Jan. 20, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning Feb. 18, 2023


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