Judging an Art Show in April

Dale L Popovich IWS will be judging the 70th annual Phidian Art show in Dixon Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The art show will be held at the Loveland Community House located at 513 W. 2nd St. in Dixon, IL. There are typically about 100 entries and 25 to 28 awards. A minimum of $3500 in cash prizes are awarded to artists in various traditional media categories.

Eligible Media: One dimensional work such as mixed media, paintings, pastels, works on paper, collage, etc. Does not include 3 dimensional work, photography, sculpture, graphic arts.

Artist Deadline: 04/08/2017

Artist Vendor Fees: $25.00

Contact Info: Ellen Mumford ekmumford@yahoo.com

Show Opening: Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show and reception are open to the public. Admission is free. The program will begin at 7 PM with a welcomed by the Phidian president, followed by the presentation of awards. As each award is announced, a volunteer will bring the winning piece of work in and placed it on an easel on the stage. Dale will give a brief critique of the artworks that were selected for awards at the award presentation. 

Loveland Community House in Dixon is the location for the 70th Annual Phidian Art Show, for many good reasons. It is a well loved and visited center of the community and the arts in Dixon IL. It has been the location for the Phidian Arts Club art show since its inception in 1947. The building itself is a gem of the era, enhanced by the architecture, extensive collections of art, textiles, and furniture, plus a second floor museum of local history. What better place to exhibit and recognize fine art? MAP

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