phidian

Awards announced for 2023 Phidian Art Show

4 April 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments
Categories: Blog, News

Awards night canceled due to weather

For three years in a row, the in-person awards presentations had to be canceled. The first two years, it was COVID. This year, Mother Nature decided to send miserable, stormy spring weather.

Never fear. The judging went on anyway. Mary Jo Schuneman, a long-time local art educator, was this year’s judge. Just below is a listing of our award recipients. Congratulations to all of our talented local artists.

People’s Choice

The only award not shown at the time of this writing is the 2023 People’s Choice winner. Visitors are encouraged to visit The Next Picture before April 14 to cast a ballot for their favorite piece. The show remains on the gallery’s walls until April 22. Come in and vote!

UPDATE: People’s Choice is the same as our Best of Show, Matt Jagitsch.

“Don’t Breathe” by Matt Jagitsch, best of show for the 2023 Phidian Art Show
Best of Show AND People’s Choice | “Don’t Breathe” by Matt Jagitsch

…and the winners are

Myrtle Walgreen Best of Show Award
“Don’t Breathe” by Matt Jagitsch

Phidian Past President’s Award
“T. To J.P.” by Kitto

Roger Brown and Iva L. Gamel Memorial Award for Best American Scene
“Let’s Dry the Corn” by Julie Young

Robert Crowson Memorial Award
“Tramp Olay” by Elizabeth Jahn

Lesage Memorial Award for Realistic Style
“White Hollyhocks” by Karen Tucker

Ann Roe Memorial Award for Best Pencil or Pen & Ink
“Scarred Orange and Blue Bottle” by Elizabeth Coss

Jane Marshall Award
“Storyville” by Dan Bowman

Beverly Weber Memorial Award
“Old Truck” by Jerry Scheffler

Roxy Hey Memorial Award for Best Floral
“White Dahlia #2” by Karen Tucker

Ruth Wood Davis Memorial Award Watercolor 
“Yellow Hi-Flyer” by Craig Carpenter

Lucile Warner Award
“Great Uncle Paul” by Jerry Scheffler

Myra Nichols Memorial Award
“Slide” by Elizabeth Jahn

Marie L. Helin Memorial Creativity Award
“Shay’s Cat, Pan” by Amy Bailey

Mary Helen “Mame” Cooper Award
“Two on Two After School at Hefty’s” by Craig Carpenter

The Telegraph Award 
“UNITY Carpeted in Colors of Pink and Gray” by  Shirley Guay

KSB Hospital Award
“Lavender Abstract” by Jayne Rose

Caryl Crawford Fleming Memorial Award for Best Nature Subject
“Whisper” by Dale Tulk

Ronald Reagan Presidential Award for Best Regional Scene
“Iowa Sunset” by Perry Paliga

Mary Ann Ferolo Award
“What a Wonderful World” by Betty Predmore

The Next Picture Show Award
“No Show” by James Hey

HONORABLE MENTIONS

“T. To J.P.” by Kitto

“Our Hero: Uncle Ray” by  A. Elizabeth Anderson-Hall

“Symbolism of Peonies” by Laura Brown

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

74th Phidian Art Show

13 February 2023
Jayne Rose
No comments

Saturday, September 30 @ 10:39 am

wall of art for the 2023 Phidian Art Show

The 74th Phidian Art Show

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon, Illinois, presents the 74th Phidian Art Show for 2023. This is the second year TNPS has hosted this popular art event. 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.

NEW DATE for Opening night and awards reception

The Phidian Art Show’s award reception, originally scheduled for Mar. 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the main gallery of TNPS. The awards program begins at 7 p.m. Due to tornado-like weather and multiple weather warnings, the opening reception had to be canceled.

The show remains on display until April 22. 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 any time during the exhibition. The People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of the show’s duration.

AWARD recipients | to come

About the Phidian Art Club

This annual event 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.

DOWNLOAD: Phidian Art Show Entry Forms/Guidelines

Our Sponsors

Ksb Logo
Sauk Valley Bank Logo
NEA logo
Dixon Chamber Logo
Illinois Arts Council Agency
United Way of Lee County Illinois

Support Our Mission in the Arts

Donate Now