The 75th Phidian Art Show

April 5-26, 2024
The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 75th Phidian Art Show for 2024. The show puts local artists’ work in the spotlight. Awards are given in various categories, including American and regional scenes, nature, best floral, landscape, oil, watercolor, and pen and ink entries.

The show remains on display until April 26. The original artwork and awards presentation exhibit takes place in our main gallery on the first floor during gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Awards opening reception.

The show opens on Friday, April 5, with the awards ceremony and reception taking place the same evening, 6-8 p.m. Refreshments and a cash bar are available at this time.

Here comes the judge.

This year’s judge is Tim Harrison of Milwaukee, WI. He is a curious, disciplined, and friendly creative director with over 15 years of experience working at global agencies and brands in New York City.

Although his professional career has been rooted in the digital arena, such as websites, social media, and video, he admires all mediums and welcomes the opportunity to luxuriate in more traditional art forms, like painting and photography. He received a BFA in Visual Design from Loyola University Chicago (2004). After graduating college, he spent two years in Spain, harnessing his art direction skills through Miami Ad School in Madrid (2010). After 12 years in New York City, he returned to the Midwest to run his creative agency in Milwaukee. In addition to working as a creative professional, Harrison has taught visual design courses at the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco and participated in various portfolio reviews for young professionals while in NYC.

Peoples Choice Award

The public can vote for a People’s Choice Award for their favorite entry. Visitors to the gallery can cast their ballots at TNPS from April 5–19. The People’s Choice award will be announced at that time.

Come back to this page for the full list of award winners.

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event was started in 1947 by the Phidian Art Club, a group formed in 1890 to promote art, literature, and music.

For artists

The Phidian Art Show Guidelines and Entry Forms are available for download just below.

Registration dates:
To make the registration go smoothly, be sure to download the entry form below and have your information filled out and taped to the back of each art piece. The volunteers at registration will help with any questions you may have.

Artwork will be received at The Next Picture Show, Monday through Wednesday, April 1–3, from 2–6 p.m. daily. The entry fee is $15 for one artwork and $25 for two artworks, with a two-artwork limit.