The Next Picture Show welcomes the 3rd Wine Tasting Gala on Friday, Oct. 18. This event combines patrons’ support for the arts with a fine glass of wine (or two, or three). This year, Winebow Fine Wine & Spirits will offer five wines from Portugal for us to sample. Scroll down for more information about Winebow.
THE EXHIBITION RUNS Friday, April 5th until Friday, April 26th
During the artists’ reception on Friday, April 5th, guest judge presented the awards for the 75th Phidian Art Show.
This exhibition is put on by the Phidian Art Club of Dixon, IL.
Mary DeFrancisco Award Honorable Mentions |
“Adoration”, Watercolor – Bill Moritz
“Self-Portrait”, Ink on paper – Michelle Berard
“Meteor I Saw in 1997”, Acrylic – Sarah Matthew
The Next Picture Show Award | “Trio”, Oil – Bonny Brown
Ronald Reagan Presidential Award (Best Regional Scene) | “White Pines Walking Bridge”, Acrylic – Lucinda Winterfield
Caryl Crawford Fleming Award (Best Nature Subject) | “Midnight Dance”, Oil – Sheila Ames
Marie L. Helin Memorial Award (Creativity) | “Still Life, not so Still. She’s Thirsty”, Oil – Kitto
Mary Helen “Mame” Cooper Memorial Award | “River Marsh”, Acrylic – Perry Paliga
Myra Nichols Memorial Award | “Early Riser, Late Fall”, Watercolor – Dick Cholke
Lucille Warner Memorial Award | “Meadow”, Mixed Media – Ben Perez
Roxy Hey Memorial Award (Best Floral Art) | “Dahlias at the Market”, Oil – Karen Tucker
Beverly Weber Memorial Award | “Obie’s Favorite Place”, Acrylic – Julie Young
LeSage Memorial Award (Best Realistic Style) | “King”, Charcoal and graphite – Kimberly Gerry
The Dixon Telegraph Award | “Ebbs & Flows”, Acrylic – Joy Meyer
Jane Marshall Memorial Award | “Girl in Striped Shirt”, Acrylic – Kelly Broitman
Mary Ann Ferolo Memorial Award | “Jane Magnolia”, Oil – Laurie Friemuth
Sauk Valley Bank Award (Best Oil) | “None Left”, Oil – Elizabeth Jahn
KSB Hospital Award | “Sunflower Pair Diptych”, Watercolor – Carla Hill
Ann Roe Memorial Award | “Bringing Life into Focus”, Mixed Media – Laura Brown
Ken Nelson Auto Group Award | “At the Beach”, Watercolor – Betty Predmore
Robert Crowson Memorial Award | “At My Wits End”, Soft Pastel – Mary Howe
Roger Brown and Iva L. Gamel Memorial Award (Best American Scene) | “Out on the Route”, Watercolor – Craig Carpenter
Phidian Past Presidents’ Award (Agnes Ferguson Memorial) | “Sanctuary”, Oil – Stuart Roddy
Myrtle Walgreen Best of Show Award | “Oklahoma 1938”, White colored pencil on black paper – Matt Jagitsch
THE EXHIBITION RUNS February 22nd, 2024–March 30th 2024
During the artists’ reception on Friday, March 1st, guest judge Heather Baker presented the awards for our Shades of Gray Exhibition with an audience of over a hundred.
This exhibition is sponsored by Ken Nelson Auto Group of Dixon, IL.
Best of Show | “At the Sea Shore,” Acrylic on canvas | Kelly Broitman, Sterling, IL
First Place | “Twilight,” Film photography on gelatin silver print | Les Allen, Dixon, IL
Les Allen (Right) talking about his winning piece with our judge, Heather Baker(Left).
Second Place | “S. L. L. 7/30/2022,” Photography | Jon Wildman of Dixon, IL
Third Place | “Jamaal,” Graphite, carbon pencil, and charcoal powder | Ryan Jandry of Dixon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Repetition,” Oil | Laurie Friemuth of Oregon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Finding My Light” Oil | Michelle Jagitsch of Sterling, IL
Honorable Mention | “Home Sweet Home” Photography | Bob Logsdon of Dixon, IL
THE EXHIBIT RUNS January 11, 2024–February 17th 2023
During the artists’ reception on Friday, January 26, guest judge Robert Krajecki presented the awards for our largest and longest running show.
This exhibition is sponsored by Hicks Insurance of Dixon, IL. The next juried art exhibition scheduled is Shades of Gray. The show will run from February 22 to March 30, 2024.
Best of Show | “Thunder in the West,” Oil on canvas | Carol Bingham, Sycamore, IL
First Place | “Wisconsin River in the Beginning,” Watercolor | Ellen Mumford, Dixon, IL
Second Place | “Living Proof #5.4,” Cold wax & oil | Kent Broadbent of Annawan, IL
Third Place | “Winter’s Tender Embrace,” Photography | Bob Cholke of Rockford, IL
Honorable Mention | “Dawn Mist,” Photography | Charles Kerr of Dixon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Storyville,” Pen, ink, colored pencil & pastels | Dan Bowman of Dixon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Chance of Rain,” Acrylic/ Mixed Media | Jayne Rose of Dixon, IL
THE EXHIBIT RUNS November 30–January 9, 2023
During the artists’ reception on Friday, December 8th, guest judge Nora Balayti presented the awards for a brand-new art exhibition.
The next juried art exhibition scheduled is the Regional Survey of Art. The show will run from Nov. 30 through Jan. 9, 2024.
Best of Show | “Snowfall on the Church Road,” Oil on wood panel | Carol Bingham, Sycamore, IL
First Place | “Farm in Frost,” Mixed Media | Karen Tucker, Dixon, IL
Second Place | “Ice Under the Sun,” Photography | David Bingaman of Dixon, IL
Third Place | “Lowell Park Winter,” Watercolor | Ellen Mumford of Dixon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Snow Laden,” Acrylic | Julie Young of Oregon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Snow Day,” Acrylic on wood panel | Kelly Broitman of Sterling, IL
Honorable Mention | “Dixon Winter,” Watercolor | Betty Predmore of Dixon, IL
THE EXHIBIT RUNS October 27–November 25, 2023
During the artists’ reception on Friday, Nov. 3, guest judges Glenn and Tim Boles presented the awards for a brand-new art exhibition.
This show’s sponsor is Sauk Valley Properties.
The next juried art exhibition scheduled is Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams. The show will run from Nov. 30 through Jan. 9, 2024.
Best of Show | “Whoope,” Photography | Bob Logsdon, Dixon, IL
First Place | “Reefs,” Mixed Media | Ellen Mumford, Dixon, IL
Second Place | “Swell Day,” Acrylic | Kelly Broitman of Sterling, IL
Third Place | “Light up Coast,” Watercolor | Dick Cholke of Pecatonica, IL
Honorable Mention | “Sunset in Treasure,” Soft Pastel | Mary Howe of Oregon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Sea Dragon,” Alcohol Ink | Kaleb Lee of Barbara Lundeen of Dixon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Water under the Bridge,” Acrylic | Perry Paglia of Dixon, IL
THE EXHIBIT RUNS September 8-October 19, 2023
During the artists’ reception on Friday, Sept. 15, Carolyn Lee McKee-Freese, art educator, and the show’s guest judge, presented the awards for this year’s Farms & Barns art exhibition.
This show’s sponsor is the Lee County Farm Bureau.
The next juried art exhibition scheduled is Aqua Expressions: Artistic Reflections of Water. The show will run Oct. 27-Nov. 25, 2023.
Best of Show | “After the Storm,” Watercolor | David Gregory of Peoria, IL
First Place | “Saturday in Farm Country,” Acrylic | Janice Conkrite
Second Place | “Day Off,” Photography | Bob Logsdon of Grand Detour, IL
Third Place | “Two Ponytails and a Cowboy Hat,” Watercolor | Jan July of Belvidere, IL
Honorable Mention | “Midwest Summer,” Pastel | Darcy Doiel of Atlantis, FL
Honorable Mention | “Miracle,” Photography | Kaleb Lee of Franklin Grove, IL
Honorable Mention | “Old Renne Farm,” Acrylic | Lucinda Winterfield of Dixon, IL
Earlier this month, Letha Catalina took over the reins as executive director of The Next Picture Show Community Arts Center (TNPS).
Bringing her love of the arts and community service, Letha embarks on the upcoming fall and winter seasons coming to the gallery.
Born and raised in Oregon, Illinois, she and her husband, Chris, moved to Dixon two years ago with their two youngest children. Years ago, Letha was starting her photography career. Needing guidance on how to go further with promoting and exhibiting her work, Catalina stopped by TNPS for some advice. A love affair was born, and she has been showing her work for the past four years, often winning awards.
Before starting as TNPS’ executive director, Letha owned the charming shop Chickweed Cottage, on Hennepin St. in Dixon.
TNPS looks forward to seeing what Catalina brings to the table at the art center.
“I really hope to see more murals throughout Dixon and collaborate with local businesses. Our area has a rich history of art, and I hope to spread creativity and beauty throughout the community,” she remarked. “Dixon is a true gem.”
Yes. Yes, it is.
THE EXHIBIT RUNS July 21 – September 2, 2023
During the artists’ reception on Friday, July 28, Chloe Metz, Oregon artist and the show’s guest judge, presented the awards for this year’s Absolutely Abstract art exhibition. After the award presentation, TNPS’ new executive director, Letha Catalina, was introduced. Catalina starts her position on August 8.
This show’s sponsors are Ellen and Carl Mumford.
Best of Show | “The Summer of 2020,” Acrylic | Perry Paliga of Dixon, IL
First Place | “Kaleidoscope,” Acrylic Mixed Media| Jayne Rose of Dixon, IL
Second Place | “Every Day is Undone #9,” Photographer | John Wildman of Dixon, IL
Third Place | “Woman with Child,” Cold Wax Medium and Oil | Kent Broadbent of Annawan, IL
Honorable Mention| “Urban Renewal,” Collage and Acrylic | Debbie Thompson of Dixon, IL
THE EXHIBIT RUNS JUNE 2-JULY 15, 2023
During the artists’ reception on Friday, June 9, Amy Sikyta, TNPS executive director, presented the awards for this year’s The Human Form art exhibition. Debra Cleary, artist and art educator, served as the guest judge for this exhibition.
Axiom Wealth Management of Dixon, IL sponsors the Human Form Art Exhibition.
Best of Show | “Hands & Arms Story,” Black & White Charcoals | Ryan Jandrey of Dixon, IL
First Place | “Everyday Is Undone #7,” Photography | Jon Wildman of Dixon, IL
Second Place | “Exit Stage Left,” Oils | Dale Tulk of Ashton, IL
Third Place | “Aquarius Water Bearer Pin Up Girl #2,” Oils | Kitto of Dixon, IL
Honorable Mention | “Sleep John Estes,” White Pencil on Black Paper | Matt Jagitsch of Sterling, IL
Honorable Mention| “Valkyrie,” Mixed Media Acrylic | Whitley Cuevas of Sterling, IL
Honorable Mention| “What She Wants,” Graphite on Oils | Lorena Malm of Spring Valley, IL
