art exhibition

Exhibition runs Dec. 5 – Jan. 11
The Next Picture Show is pleased to welcome back a hit show from last year! Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams is back and will be presented at The Next Picture Show.

Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams captures the beauty and magic of the holiday season. From snowy paths to fresh pine and the glimmering lights of the season, artists are encouraged to submit both 2-D and 3-D work that captures the whimsy of winter.

Artists looking to enter can find the entry form at the bottom of the page. Due to the popularity of the exhibition, artists will be limited to two entries for the show.

Sponsorship

This show is sponsored by Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC of Dixon, IL.

Judge

Our judge for the event is artist and art educator Debbie Thompson!

Opening Reception

Mark your calendar because our opening reception will take place December 13th from 6–8 p.m. at The Next Picture Show!

For Artists | Entry Form

This is a juried exhibition! Artists must download an entry form and email their submission pieces to [email protected]. Upon submission, artists are required to include a non-refundable jury fee. TNPS will review all submissions to ensure they align with our guidelines and the exhibitions criteria. Notifications of TNPS decisions will be sent to artists no later than November 29th.

Each artist may submit up to 2 pieces. TNPS reserves the right to select all pieces or choose those that best fit the show’s theme. Our email will specify which works have been chosen. The entry deadline is November 29th. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Heavy Metal is a brand new exhibit in 2024

Exhibition runs Oct. 24-Nov. 30
The Next Picture Show is pleased to announce a brand new sculptural show. Heavy Metal will run from October 24th through November 30th. This exhibition will be presented at The Next Picture Show and showcase dynamic and bold pieces.

Heavy Metal features talented artists whose innovative and experimental works are crafted from various mediums. Artists are encouraged to explore abstract and figurative works formed from steel, iron, bronze, aluminum, and more. This is a new show you won’t want to miss!

Our show is open to 3-D pieces only. Artists looking to enter can find the entry form at the bottom of the page.

Sponsorship

Tri Star Metals sponsors this exhibition out of Freeport, Illinois!

Judge

Artist Perry Paliga judges the Heavy Metal Show and the Absolutely Abstract Show.

Opening Reception

Our opening reception will occur November 1 from 6–8 PM at The Next Picture Show!

For Artists | Entry Form

This is a juried exhibition! Artists must download an entry form and email their submission pieces to [email protected]. Upon submission, artists are required to include a non-refundable jury fee. TNPS will review all submissions to ensure they align with our guidelines and the exhibitions criteria. Notifications of TNPS decisions will be sent to artists no later than October 18th.

Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces. TNPS reserves the right to select all 3 pieces or choose those that best fit the show’s theme. Our email will specify which works have been chosen. The entry deadline is October 18th. We look forward to receiving your submissions!