Phidians seek entries for art show
DIXON – Preparations are under way for the 63rd annual Phidian Art Show, set for April 13 in Dixon.
The show will start with viewing at 6 p.m. at the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon. Critique and presentation of awards will start at 7 p.m. The show and reception are open to the public.
The club is offering a two-class entry system, with Class I open to everyone. Previous Phidian award-winning artists must enter in Class I. Class II is limited to artists who have not previously won a Phidian award, but those artists also may enter Class I.
Adult artists living within 35 driving miles of Dixon may enter up to two paintings no older than 5 years and not previously entered in the art show. Only works of living artists will be accepted. The artwork must be suitable for family viewing.
The entry fee is $10 per painting. Pictures must be properly framed for hanging. Any medium is acceptable, except for crafts, photographs, or sculpture. Pictures must not exceed 48 inches in width nor exceed 25 pounds.
Only original art will be accepted. No artwork may be based on published photographs or other paintings, or pictures from books and magazines, or produced under the direction of an instructor. If the guidelines defining original art are not honored, the picture will be disqualified.
Entries will be received in the lower gallery of the Loveland Community House from 2 to 7 p.m. on April 8 and from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 9. They must hang until April 28. Artists may pick up their work on that date.
A variety of special awards are granted for best wildlife, nature, oil, floral, American and regional scenes in Class I. Class II has awards for first and second place, as well as honorable mentions. Both classes will be judged jointly, for the Phidian Purchase Award, multicultural art, creativity, realistic style and best of show.
For more information, call Peg Miller at 815-652-4735, Sharon McLane at 815-652-4677, Edyie Madden at 815-288-2198, Karen Gubitz at 612-217-2067, or Betty Scarborough at 815-288-7254.
