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Awards handed out at Aqua Expressions opening reception

First-time exhibition THE EXHIBIT RUNS October 27–November 25, 2023During 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…

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Awards presented for Farms & Barns Exhibition

A popular exhibition opens in Dixon THE EXHIBIT RUNS September 8-October 19, 2023During 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…

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Letha Catalina takes the spotlight as Executive Director for TNPS

Earlier this month, Letha Catalina took over the reins as executive director of The Next Picture Show Community Arts Center (TNPS). Bringing her love of the arts and community service, Letha embarks on the upcoming fall and winter seasons coming to the gallery. Born and raised in Oregon, Illinois, she…

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Awards presented for Absolutely Abstract Exhibition

A new show of abstract art opened in Dixon THE EXHIBIT RUNS July 21 – September 2, 2023During 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…

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Awards presented for The Human Form Exhibition

Opening night brings out the community THE EXHIBIT RUNS JUNE 2-JULY 15, 2023During 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.

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“Art in a Bottle” Wine Gala Raffle & Giveaways

We are so thankful for all the businesses that have donated! Some of the Raffle and Giveaway items during May 19 Art in a Bottle Wine Tasting GalaTake a gander at some of the fun items you could find in your hands by the end of the evening.

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Awards announced for 2023 Phidian Art Show

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…

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Illinois Creative Recovery Grants available!

Calling all creatives! Thanks to advocacy efforts by a statewide coalition led by Arts Alliance Illinois, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will distribute a historic $50 million in grant money to assist businesses, non-profit organizations, and sole proprietors in the creative sector that have struggled because…

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