The Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition returns to The Next Picture Show gallery in Dixon, Illinois, from June 3 to July 11, 2026. The annual show features abstract works in various media—paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, fiber arts, prints, and photography—that emphasize form, color, line, tone, and texture over recognizable subject matter.
This exhibition matters because it provides a dedicated platform for abstract art in a local community setting, encouraging viewers to engage with art through instinct and emotion rather than narrative. It highlights the ongoing vitality of abstract expression and the role of small galleries in fostering creative exploration outside major metropolitan art scenes.