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Art Show Applications

2023 Upcoming Art Exhibitions and Artist Deadlines

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


Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams | DETAILS

The show runs Nov. 30 – Jan. 9, 2024
Entry deadline | Nov. 25, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by Nov. 25, 2023
Opens to the public | Nov. 30, 2023
Awards reception: Dec. 8, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning Jan. 10, 2024


Joy in Your Heart | KSB Exhibition | DETAILS

The show runs Dec. 2 – Feb. 23, 2024
Entry deadline | November 25, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by Nov. 30, 2023
Opens to the public | December 2, 2023
Artwork pickup at TNPS | starting February 28, 2024

PAST SHOWS


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


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


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


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.


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
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


Black & White | KSB Exhibition | DETAILS
July 1 – September 30, 2023
Entry deadline | June 20, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by June 24, 2023
Opens to the public | July 1, 2023
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning Oct. 24, 2023


Farms & Barns | DETAILS
Sept. 8-Oct. 21, 2023
Entry deadline | August 26, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by September 2, 2023
Opens to the public | September 8, 2023
Awards reception | Sept. 15, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning Oct. 24, 2023


Aqua Expressions | DETAILS
The show runs Oct. 27 – Nov. 25, 2023
Entry deadline | October 17, 2023
Deliver artwork to TNPS | by October 20, 2023
Opens to the public | October 27, 2023
Awards reception | Nov. 3, 2023, 6-8 p.m.
Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning Nov. 28, 2023

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