41st Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition
Thu, May 01 – Sat, May 31, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm
113 W. 1st St., Dixon, IL 61021
The Illinois Watercolor Society is back!
The Next Picture Show in Dixon, IL, is excited to once again host the Illinois Watercolor Society for their 41st Illinois Watercolor National Exhibition. This show features talented artwork by artists from the USA, Canada, and beyond. The series runs May 1-31, 2025.
The show is free and open to visitors during gallery hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cover Art: Winner of the 40th Illinois Watercolor Society Exhibition for Award of Excellence I. Janet Doll, IWS Rossini’s Last Opera.
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