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NEW SHOW ALERT!
The Next Picture Show is excited to announce a new exhibition to our 2025 catalogue, Emotions in Color! For this exhibition, we invite artists to submit 2-D and 3-D works exploring the use of color to share narratives. Artists may be inclined to use vivid colors to represent memories, emotions, and stories. However, we challenge artists to explore what color means for their piece of artwork.
Opening Reception
Our opening reception and artist award ceremony will take place June 20th from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Judge
TBA
Sponsor
TBA
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.
Each artist may submit up to 3 entries. TNPS reserves the right to select all pieces or choose those that best fit the show’s theme. The entry deadline is May 30th. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Entry deadline | May 30, 2025 Deliver artwork to TNPS | by May 30/31, 2025 Opens to the public | June 4, 2025 Awards reception | June 20, 2025, 6-8 p.m. Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning July 3, 2025
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Thursday, July 3
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Cover Art: Winner of the 40th Illinois Watercolor Society Exhibition for Award of Excellence I. Janet Doll, IWS Rossini’s Last Opera.
Runs 1–4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon filled with talented artists from the USA, Canada, and beyond. The show runs May 1–May 31, 2025, at The Next Picture Show (TNPS) in Dixon, Illinois.
A CASH BAR with soft drinks, beer, and wine is available during this event.
Wednesday, June 4
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Thursday, July 3
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Cover Art: Winner of the 40th Illinois Watercolor Society Exhibition for Award of Excellence I. Janet Doll, IWS Rossini’s Last Opera.
IWS IS BACK!
The Next Picture Show is excited to once again host the Illinois Watercolor Society for their 41st Illinois Watercolor National Exhibition. This show features talented artwork by artists from the USA, Canada, and beyond!
Interested in entering? IWS has their own entry and application process, click here to learn more. The deadline to apply for this show is March 10th.
Juror of Selection and Awards: John Salminen
John Salminen is a signature member of numerous prestigious art societies in the United States including AWS, NWS and TWSA. Salminen is a member of China and Australia societies, and is the President Emeritus of the International Masters of Watercolor Association in Shanghai, China. He has won over 290 awards in national and international exhibitions!
The opening reception will take place Saturday, May 3rd from 1:00–4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, with a CASH BAR available during the reception.
About Illinois Watercolor Society
The Illinois Watercolor Society was established in 1981 and the first exhibition took place in 1982 at Glenview, Illinois. Today with over 190 members, IWS sponsors both a national show and a members’ invitational exhibit. IWS has also partnered with the Oak Brook Library and holds four meetings that feature demonstrations by nationally recognized artists which are free and open to the public.
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Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m. Enjoy a night filled with talented student artists from around the area. Celebrate with family, friends, teachers, artists, and students, while enjoying some light snacks, and viewing incredible work!
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OUR FIRST STUDENT ART SHOW 🎨
Scroll to the bottom to download the entry from ⬇️
The Next Picture Show is excited to offer its first Student Art Show! This exhibition is open to high school freshman through seniors. We want to showcase what young artists are creating, and provide a space for them to sell their artwork! This is a chance for students to exhibit their work in a one month exhibition.
We encourage artists to submit 2-D, 3-D, digital, and video work!Artists can submit up to 3 entries completely FREE (thanks to our awesome sponsor Ken Nelson Auto Group of Dixon, IL). Any questions or concerns regarding entires can be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected]. Don’t hesitate to reach out!
This exhibition will be judged! This provides students with an opportunity to win cash prizes and ribbons. For students curious or passionate about a future in the arts, entering exhibitions (and receiving awards) can be great resume and college application builder.
Interested in selling a piece? Students entering can list a sale price with their artwork. TNPS will take 25% commission of the sale (this is common among artists exhibiting in galleries). If your interested in selling your work, please price accordingly. Some things to take into consideration are the cost of supplies and time spent working on the piece.
ALL STUDENT ARTISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENTER. Whether a student is enrolled in an art class or not, we want to see you enter. Tell other young artists in grades 9–12 who might be interested!
Judge
Our guest judge for this exhibition is the talented artist and art educator, Glenn Bodish! He is currently an Associate Professor and the Gallery Director at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL. Bodish offers a variety of foundational courses such as 3-D Design Foundations, Life Drawing I, and Oil Painting I.
Sponsor
This show is sponsored by Ken Nelson Auto Group of Dixon, IL! With their generous sponsorship, students are able to enter the Student Art Show at no cost.
Opening Reception
Our opening reception will take place Friday, March 28th from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at The Next Picture Show. This is a night to celebrate your art with friends, family, teachers, local artists, and students! There will be music, light snacks, and awards will be announced at 7:00 p.m.
For Students | Entry Form
Artists must download an entry form and email their submission to [email protected]. TNPS will review all submissions to ensure they align with our guidelines and the exhibitions criteria. Each artist may submit up to 3 entries. The entry deadline is March 14th, 2025. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Entry deadline | March 14, 2025 Deliver artwork to TNPS | by March 15, 2025 Opens to the public | March 26, 2025 Awards reception | March 28, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Artwork pickup at TNPS | beginning April 26, 2025
Wednesday, June 4
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Thursday, July 3
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Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m. Enjoy a night immersed in desaturated art and design. Browse a collection of work from a gray lens at this wonderful exhibition. Throughout the night mingle with artists, have a beverage or two, and view some incredible artwork.
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We’d like to welcome back Shades of Gray!
The Next Picture Show is pleased to welcome back Shades of Gray, a dazzling show captured in grayscale. For this exhibition, we invite artists to submit 2-D and 3-D works created entirely in black, white, and gray mediums.
Opening Reception
Our opening reception and artist award ceremony will take place February 21st from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Judge
Our guest judge for the event will be the talented, Carolyn McKee-Freese!
Sponsor
Our wonderful sponsor for Shades of Gray is RiverWorks Coworking of Dixon, IL!
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.
Each artist may submit up to 3 entries. TNPS reserves the right to select all pieces or choose those that best fit the show’s theme. The entry deadline is February 14th. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
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Exhibition runs Jan. 15 – Feb. 15 | Cover Art by Craig Carpenter
REGIONAL SURVEY IS BACK 🎨🧭
The Next Picture Show presents the 20th Regional Survey of Art, the longest-running and most popular art exhibit at TNPS since our opening in 2004.
The 20th Regional Survey of Art Show focuses on the work of area artists and seeks to identify current trends in the Rock River Valley art world. In the past years, this show has juried 90+ pieces of artwork. The show features 2D and 3D media.
As always, TNPS is excited and proud to provide a place where artists from the area can gather to present their incredible talents. This is our one show of the year with no predetermined theme, artists can showcase what they’ve been up to and they ultimately curate the theme of our show! Artists looking to enter can find the entry form at the bottom of the page.
Judge
Our judges for this show will be fantastic father/son duo Glenn & Tim Boles!
Sponsor
This show is sponsored by Hicks Insurance Agency & Associates, Inc. of Dixon, IL!
Opening Reception
Save the date….our opening reception will take place January 17th 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.
Each artist may submit up to 3 entries. TNPS reserves the right to select all pieces or choose those that best fit the show’s theme. The entry deadline is January 10th. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
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Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m. Enjoy a night immersed in original artwork inspired by winter whimsy. Throughout the night mingle with artists, have a beverage or two, and enjoy some light refreshments.
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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!
