Dixon’s Phidian Art Club accepting registrations for upcoming art show

DIXON — The Phidian Art Club of Dixon has called for artists to register for its annual Phidian Art Show.

The Phidian Art Club presents its annual art show at The Loveland Community Building art gallery on the lower level at 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

The exhibit of original artwork is on display on the gallery walls from April 3-25. The show’s reception and awards ceremony will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 3. This year’s judge is Leslie Pappas of Berwyn.

The show is open to the public during regular museum hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Local artists will vie for over $3,500 in cash awards.

“The Phidian Art Show is eagerly anticipated by artists and patrons,” said Robin Canode, art show committee member. “Artists can pick up an entry form at The Next Picture Show art gallery or download the form located on the ‘Art Applications’ page on The Next Picture Show’s website.”

Artist registration and information

Artwork will be received at The Loveland Community House from 2-6 p.m. March 31 and April 1. The entry fee is $15 for one artwork and $25 for two artworks with a two-artwork limit.

Entry forms are available in person at The Next Picture Show at 113 W. First St., Dixon, or by downloading from the gallery’s website.

Artists must live within 35 miles of Dixon and be 17 or older. Only two-dimensional paintings or drawings in any medium will be accepted. Artwork must be original, not produced under the direction of an instructor, no more than 5 years old, and never have been entered in a previous Phidian Show.

Photography, crafts, sculptures, digital art, or three-dimensional work are not eligible for this show. All work must be ready for hanging by wire, no larger than 48 inches in width or exceeding 25 pounds.

For more information, guidelines and entry forms, contact Ellen Allen at 815-994-0841 or ellen.allen315@gmail.com.