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The Next Picture Show (TNPS) is a non-profit fine arts center located in the heart of Dixon, Illinois

06/11/2026

🎨 Artists, consider this your friendly nudge from the art show committee. 😉

The deadline to apply for 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝘁 is coming up, and those booth spaces won't fill themselves.

Join us July 4 in Dixon's beautiful John Dixon Park during Petunia Festival week for one of the area's favorite outdoor art shows.

𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘯. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.:
https://swiy.co/NutsApplication

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06/10/2026

𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄. The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event at The Next Picture Show on June 18 has been 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱. It will not be rescheduled for this month. Keep an eye out for the July BAH announcement.

06/05/2026

🎨✨ We are all set for our Absolutely Abstract show tonight! Join us at the gallery from 6–8 PM for an evening filled with incredible art, great company, delicious food, and drinks! 🍷🖼️

Come explore the exhibit, support talented artists, and maybe even figure out which piece you’re going to take home! 🎉

A huge thank you to The First National Bank in Amboy for sponsoring this exhibition. We are so grateful for the amazing sponsors and community partnerships that help make events like this possible! ❤️

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight! 🎨

06/04/2026

We're excited to announce 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 of this year's 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!

🎨𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗲𝗻t of Annawan, IL, will serve as the exhibition juror. Known for his vibrant abstract expressionist work and award-winning use of cold wax and oil, Kent brings years of artistic experience and insight to this popular annual show.

🏦 We are also grateful to The First National Bank in Amboy for sponsoring the 2026 exhibition and helping make this event possible.

Join us for the Opening Reception and Awards Presentation this Friday, June 5, from 6–8 PM at The Next Picture Show in Dixon. Meet the artists, view the artwork, and help us celebrate another outstanding year of abstract art.

The Art of Kent Broadbent

05/27/2026

🎨 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 🎨

Still thinking about applying? This is your sign.

The deadline for TNPS’ 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is almost here — and we want to see bold color, wild ideas, layered textures, striking shapes, controlled chaos… all of it.

Whether your work is subtle and atmospheric or loud enough to stop people in their tracks, this show is designed to celebrate creativity that breaks away from the expected.

🗓 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴
📍 Exhibition at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois

Apply now before submissions close:
https://www.nextpictureshow.org/art-show-applications/

Event details:
https://swiy.co/AbstractShow

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05/22/2026

𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁. 🎨
The application deadline for TNPS’ 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 has been extended to 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴!

Artists working in abstract styles are invited to apply for this bold and expressive summer exhibition at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois. Both 2D and 3D abstract artwork will be considered.

👉Apply now before the new deadline:
𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 at: https://swiy.co/Applications

👉 Exhibition details:
𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 at: https://swiy.co/AbstractShow

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05/21/2026

🎨 We were thrilled to welcome the Morris Watercolor Guild to view the Illinois Watercolor Society exhibition — what a fun and wonderful group! 😊🖌️

If you haven’t had a chance to experience this incredible show yet, join us for a special docent-led reception this Friday, May 22nd, from 6–8 PM! Our docents will be available to guide guests through the exhibit, share insights about the artwork, and answer questions. ✨🎨

Don’t miss it — the Illinois Watercolor Society show will only be on display for two more weeks! ⏳🖼️

05/20/2026

TNPS NEWS: Friday, yes, this Friday, May 22nd, we are hosting a reception for the Illinois Water Color Society exhibition now featured at TNPS. Join us from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. During the evening, guests will be able to enjoy guided tours of the exhibition led by our featured docents:

Jayne Rose
Debbie Thompson
Judy Dixon

Our docents will provide insight into the amazing watercolor works of this exhibition and answer questions about the techniques used in the paintings.

The evening will also include complimentary hors d'oeuvres and our cash bar will be open throughout the reception.

We look forward to welcoming you to this relaxed informal gallery gathering.

05/14/2026

It’s always a nice time hosting Discover Dixon’s BAB. Thank you to Somkit- also known as Touch of Thai for the tasty apps! We’ll be hosting the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s BAB next month! If you missed out tonight, come join us then.

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113 W. First Street
Dixon, IL
61021

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18152854924

Website

https://www.nextpictureshow.org/

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