TNPS Blog

Student art celebrated on 2023 Dixon Downtown Banners

March 14, 2023

It’s a collaboration. Discover Dixon, in collaboration with The Next Picture Show (TNPS), is excited to announce a unique opportunity for young artists in the community. This program is a fundraising event that will help beautify the downtown district while providing exposure to local businesses, families, and organizations. Drop into…

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Amy Sikyta takes over as Executive Director at TNPS

February 13, 2023

“In the short time I have been at The Next Picture Show, I have already recognized what an invaluable resource this organization is by offering art, culture, and a sense of community. I am excited to help continue this legacy.”  The Next Picture Show (TNPS) has turned…

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Awards presented for Regional Survey of Art show

January 25, 2023

Over 80 pieces of art THE EXHIBIT RUNS JANUARY 13 – FEBRUARY 18, 2023On Friday, Jan. 20, Philip Atilano, TNPS executive director, presented the awards for this year’s 18th Regional Survey of Art exhibition during the artists’ reception. Heather Shore, a professional artist, and art educator, served as the guest…

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TNPS kicks off Artist in Residence program

November 4, 2022

Glenn Bodish is the first artist in residence The Next Picture Show (TNPS) is pleased to announce the beginning of its Artist in Residence program. Glenn Bodish of Dixon, IL, has been announced as the first Artist in Residence at TNPS. Bodish has been provided a studio space on the upper…

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Reubin and Shore present “Marks Made” at TNPS

October 21, 2022

A two-woman art exhibition “Marks Made” is coming to The Next Picture Show for a first-time special exhibition from December 13-January 7, 2023. It is free and open to the public during gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment). About the show “Marks Made”…

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Water Street Studios artists coming to TNPS

October 18, 2022

The Water Street Studios Artists Collective (WSSAC) is coming to The Next Picture Show for a first-time special exhibition from October 29-December 10. It is free and open to the public during gallery hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment). This group of…

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Phidian Musicale coming to TNPS

October 9, 2022

For the first time at TNPS The Phidian Art Club of Dixon presents Kevin Brown, jazz and classical guitarist, at its annual Musicale concert on Sunday, November 13, at 3:00 in the afternoon at The Next Picture Show gallery, 113 W. First. The concert is free and open to the…

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Farms and Barns Awards Announced

September 16, 2022

Over 90 pieces of art THE EXHIBIT RUNS SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 22, 2022On Friday, September 16, Philip Atilano, TNPS executive director, presented the awards for this year’s Farms and Barns Exhibition during the artists’ reception. Jayne Rose, VP of Marketing of the Blackhawk Waterways CVB, a TNPS board of…

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More than Art

June 2, 2022

A place to meet and explore the art of the written word. Written by Greg SmithSCWG Organizer That’s right. Tucked in with all the paintings, photographs, and other forms of visual art there is a group that meets to paint with words. The Next Picture Show, Dixon, hosts two writer’s…

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Featured artist | Steve Hart

May 12, 2022

Local Photographer embraces his life-long hobby Written by Judy Schmidt – It began decades ago as a unique, teachable, interesting father-son pas-time to be shared between twelve-year-old Steve Hart and his Dad, Steven Senior, already a seasoned hobbyist in the field of photography. From the moment young Steve was gifted…

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