Opening Reception | 41st Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

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.

CASH BAR with soft drinks, beer, and wine is available during this event.

Learn more about the 41st Illinois Watercolor Society National exhibition.

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Opening Reception | Student Art Show

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

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!

Learn more about the Student Art Show exhibition.

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Opening Reception | Shades of Gray

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

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.

Learn more about the Shades of Gray exhibition.

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Dixon, IL 61021 United States
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Opening Reception | 20th Regional Survey of Art

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night immersed in original artwork from Sauk Valley area artists. Throughout the night mingle with artists, have a beverage or two, and view some incredible artwork.

Learn more about the 20th Regional Survey of Art exhibition.

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Dixon, IL 61021 United States
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Opening Reception: Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams Opening Reception

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

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.

Learn more about the Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams exhibition.

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Dixon, IL 61021 United States
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Opening Reception | Absolutely Abstract & Heavy Metal Exhibitions

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Runs 6–8 p.m. | Awards announced around 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night immersed in beautiful original artwork. During the night, mingle with artists, have a beverage or two, and enjoy some light refreshments.

Learn more about our Absolutely Abstract and Heavy Metal exhibitions.

Judge

Our judge for both events is the talented artist, Perry Paliga!

Our Sponsor

These shows are sponsored by Tri Star Metals of Freeport, IL (Heavy Metal) and Carl & Ellen Mumford (Absolutely Abstract).

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Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Absolutely Abstract is back!

Absolutely Abstract runs from October 24 through November 30 (the same time as our Heavy Metal exhibition). This exhibition will be presented at The Next Picture Show and will showcase dynamic, out-of-the-box pieces.

This show features talented artists who push the bounds of their work to create bold new worlds. Artists are encouraged to explore this work with fresh perspectives, bold colors, dynamic forms, and exciting textures.

Our show is open to both 2-D and 3-D pieces. Artists looking to enter can find out entry form located at the bottom of the page.

Sponsorship

This exhibition is sponsored by Carl & Ellen Mumford!

Judge

Our judge for this show will be the talented Perry Paliga!

Opening Reception

Our opening reception will take place November 1st 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!

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Opening reception | Winter Scenes & Holiday Dreams

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 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

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Opening reception | Aqua Expressions

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 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.

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Opening reception | Farms & Barns

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 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.

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