Art shows and art events in Dixon, IL tonight and this week

The Next Picture Show's On the Prairie exhibition runs through mid-November, with artists exploring Midwest prairie landscapes, wildlife, and plants.

Twenty-five colossal artist-designed works at the NIU Art Museum, inspired by the Olmec heads carved from basalt in ancient Mexico.

A Watercolor Workshop with local artist Jenny Mathews to create a crisp Autumn watercolor scene, with all supplies and guidance provided. All experience levels welcome.

Paint a glowing masterpiece under the blacklights

Late Night Painters: an after-hours BYOB paint party painting Moonlit Snow Deer. Ages 16+; all supplies included. $32.

The Next Picture Show's On the Prairie exhibition runs through mid-November, with artists exploring Midwest prairie landscapes, wildlife, and plants.

Veterans Day exhibit: book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks, February 14, 1943 to June 7, 1944. Uniforms, medals, Pete Thomson's address book from a Japanese POW camp, a Guadalcanal bayonet and a rare 3-flap Vietnam era hand-grenade pouch. They come down in mid-December.

Twenty-five colossal artist-designed works at the NIU Art Museum, inspired by the Olmec heads carved from basalt in ancient Mexico.

Beginner embroidery workshop for tweens and teens, generally ages 11 and up, with all materials included. $14, advance registration required.

Crochet plush workshop for tweens and teens who know chaining and single crochet, generally ages 11 and up. All materials included. $18, advance registration required.

Opening reception at the South Gallery of the Wright Museum of Art for Everyday Heaven, a transhistorical exhibition about rural America and rural Wisconsin, pairing Rafael Francisco Salas and Charles Van Schaick.

Leaf Thief Squirrel Collage: hear "The Leaf Thief" by Alice Hemming, then make a squirrel collage. Grades K-3.

An hour-long art session meant to connect mind and body, with an anonymous survey on feelings and heart rate before and after. Open to all ages 18 and up, including people who don't think they're creative, and all supplies are provided.

Hands-on workshop to make a crocheted plush to take home, for crocheters comfortable with chaining and single crochet. All materials included. $25, advance registration required.

A paint night painting a Barnyard Highland Cow with a drink in hand. All supplies included; beginner-friendly. Ages 21 and up.

A Books & Kitty paint party painting a black cat on a stack of books; $29 plus tax and fees.

A night of painting while sipping drinks at Green Tree Brewery.

The Next Picture Show's On the Prairie exhibition runs through mid-November, with artists exploring Midwest prairie landscapes, wildlife, and plants.

This Veterans Day exhibit shows book 5 of 7 in Rena Monterastellis World War II scrapbooks, February 14, 1943 to June 7, 1944. See if a local relative from those dates is highlighted. Also uniforms, medals, a Guadalcanal bayonet and Pete Thomson's address book from a Japanese POW camp.

Twenty-five colossal artist-designed works at the NIU Art Museum, inspired by the Olmec heads carved from basalt in ancient Mexico.

An hour-long art session meant to connect mind and body, with an anonymous survey on feelings and heart rate before and after. Open to all ages 18 and up, including people who don't think they're creative, and all supplies are provided.

Annual Members At Large Group Exhibit in Rockford.

A paint 'n sip at Camp Aramoni where you learn to paint a Christmas Goose. $45.

A pottery painting evening at The Pottery Lounge themed on Pokémon, with designs like a Pikachu mug or a custom Poké Ball. Snacks and soft drinks are provided.

A beginner-friendly couples paint night: two canvases of raised glasses that meet in the middle when hung side by side; all supplies included. $32.

The Next Picture Show's On the Prairie exhibition runs through mid-November, with artists exploring Midwest prairie landscapes, wildlife, and plants.

Twenty-five colossal artist-designed works at the NIU Art Museum, inspired by the Olmec heads carved from basalt in ancient Mexico.

A Veterans Day exhibit showing book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis's World War II scrapbooks; see if a local relative is highlighted. Plus memorabilia from most of the wars the country fought.

An hour-long art session meant to connect mind and body, with an anonymous survey on feelings and heart rate before and after. Open to all ages 18 and up, including people who don't think they're creative, and all supplies are provided.

A workshop at Adama Farm focused on making dried floral bouquets and painting.

Studio Ghibli Paint Night at The Pottery Lounge in Rockford, Illinois.

An artist born and raised in Uganda and now living in Wisconsin, with soulful lyrics and storytelling songs drawn from many musical influences.

Uncommon Grounds by Ivy House: Inside Artists’ Ensemble Theater at Cheek Theatre in Rockford, Illinois.

Paint and sip at Regents Hall, open to all of campus, with all supplies, food and mocktails included.

Monthly adult workshop where artists spend time together on new or existing projects, run with the Ottawa Art League.

The Joker Jackpot Drawing: get a free entry from your server each visit, and if your name is drawn, draw a card to find the joker and win the jackpot.

Art with Cheryl on Chinese calligraphy, painting with a brush instead of a pen.