75th Phidian Art Show

Friday, April 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

The 74th Phidian Art Show

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 27. 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.

Here comes the judge.

This year’s judge is Mary Jo Schuneman. She graduated from Illinois State University with a B.S. and M.S. in art education. As an art specialist, Shuneman’s students have varied in age from preschool to adults over her 25 years of teaching art in public schools. She is currently teaching art at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling, IL.

Peoples Choice Award

The public can vote for a People’s Choice Award for their favorite entry. Visitors to the gallery can cast their ballot at TNPS at any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

CLICK HERE for the list of AWARDS

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:
Monday through Wednesday, Mar. 27-29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. 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.

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Dixon, IL 61021 United States
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Joy in Your Heart | A KSB Art Exhibition

Friday, April 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

A KSB Commerce Towers Art Exhibit

This is a brand-new exhibit at KSB’s Commerce Towers. Artists are invited to contribute pieces they are passionate about and make them happy to share with others. Great art pieces can soothe our pain, soften our hearts, and lift us when we are down.

The show welcomes a diverse range of artists’ expressions in 2D. Photography is included.

This KSB Commerce Towers exhibit runs for three months. It will be displayed from December 2–February 23, 2024.

Artist Application

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215 E. First St.
Dixon, Illinois 61021
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Awards handed out at Aqua Expressions opening reception

First-time exhibition

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.

The Aqua Expressions award recipients

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

Opening reception | Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams

Friday, April 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Brand new show!

Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night in downtown Dixon. This evening provides a chance to mingle with the artists, view all the original art, listen to live music, and have a beverage or two.

This is a first-time art exhibition at the gallery.

LEARN MORE about this exhibition.

This show’s judge

to come

Tonight’s entertainment

to come

Sponsored by…

to come

815-285-4924

113 W. First St
Dixon, IL 61021 United States
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815-285-4924

Opening reception | Aqua Expressions

Friday, April 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Brand new show!

Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night in downtown Dixon. This evening provides a chance to mingle with the artists, view all the original art, listen to live music and have a beverage or two.

Aqua Expressions is a first-time event at the gallery, and we have a great artist turnout.

LEARN MORE about this exhibition.

This show’s judge

We are privileged to have Glenn and Tim Boles of Dixon, Illinois.

Tonight’s entertainment

Music is provided by the talented Kathy McKeel, flutist.

Sponsored by…

Sauk Valley Properties is the show sponsor.

815-285-4924

113 W. First St
Dixon, IL 61021 United States
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815-285-4924

Awards presented for Farms & Barns Exhibition

A popular exhibition opens in Dixon

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.

The Farms & Barns award recipients

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

Opening reception | Farms & Barns

Friday, April 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night in downtown Dixon. This evening provides a chance to mingle with the artists, view all the original art, listen to live music, and have a beverage or two.

LEARN MORE about this exhibition.

This show’s judge

Carolyn McKee-Freese, of Dixon, is this exhibition’s guest judge. Go to the link above to learn more about Carolyn.

Tonight’s entertainment

information to come

Sponsored by…

Lee County Farm Bureau is this exhibition’s sponsor.

815-285-4924

113 W. First St
Dixon, IL 61021 United States
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815-285-4924

Awards presented for Absolutely Abstract Exhibition

A new show of abstract art opened in Dixon

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.

The Absolutely Abstract award recipients

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

Opening reception | Absolutely Abstract

Friday, April 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Runs 6-8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night in downtown Dixon. This evening provides a chance to mingle with the artists, view all the original art, listen to live music, and have a beverage or two.

LEARN MORE about this exhibition.

This show’s judge

information to come

Tonight’s entertainment

information to come

Sponsored by…

This show’s sponsors are Ellen and Carl Mumford.

815-285-4924

113 W. First St
Dixon, IL 61021 United States
+ Google Map
815-285-4924

Awards presented for The Human Form Exhibition

Opening night brings out the community

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. 

The Human Form Award recipients

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

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