The Next Picture Show | Exhibition Application Step One

The Application, The Jury Fee, The Image Files

Eligibility Work entered for all shows must be original. Work exhibited within the last two years at TNPS will not be considered.

Jury Fee A non-refundable jury fee is required for each show, $35 for TNPS members, $50 for non-members. Each entry fee allows you to submit up to four entries per show. If paying by mail, make checks payable to The Next Picture Show.

Submissions Images of work may be submitted in slide format, digital format or quality 4x6 prints. All images must be labeled clearly in whatever format you choose to send. No matter how wonderful the work, if the image submitted is of poor quality, the piece will be rejected.

Jurying Only entries postmarked by indicated deadlines will be considered. All slides, CDs and pictures will be retained by TNPS until exhibition end.

Publicity TNPS reserves the right to photograph all exhibited work for publicity purposes.

Framing Accepted 2D work must be framed and/or equipped with proper hanging devices. NO SAWTOOTH HOOKS. If work comes with improper hanging hardware, the work will not be hung. All other work (3D) must be ready to install. TNPS reserves the right to install accepted works in a manner deemed necessary for exhibit or security reasons.

Insurance and Liability Artists are responsible for insuring their work in transit to and from TNPS. TNPS provides minimal insurance to work while on TNPS premises.

Shipping and Receiving Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the exhibit. All accepted work shipped must be received with return shipping costs and label. Works may be hand delivered. Drop off dates and times will be provided to the artist upon acceptance notification.

Acceptance and Exhibiting Artists accepted to show will receive information pertinent to their show; drop off, pick up dates and times, opening dates, etc. Only ACCEPTED work is allowed for exhibition. No substitutions. All work is to remain on ehibit for the duration of the show. Curators reserve the right to refuse any work damaged or deemed too fragile for exhibition.

Donations TNPS is a non-profit organization and as such, does not take any commission on work sold at the gallery. Donations are allowed. If any artist volunteers to donate a small percentage (15-30%) of any work sold during their show, it would be very much appreciated.

Step 1
Fill out the form below and click the 'submit' button to send your application information. Skip to this step »

Step 2
Make your payment. Skip to this step »

Step 3
Send your image files. Skip to this step »

To apply by mail, download the application here and mail to The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

Step 1 - Application Information

Artist Information Name
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First Entry Title Required
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Second Entry Title
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Third Entry Title
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Fourth Entry Title
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The jury fee of $35 for TNPS members, $50 for non-members allows for up to four artworks.
Applications will not be considered until payment is made. Payment Method Select One

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