This is one of my favorite Second Saturdays. Last year was our first year showcasing Dixon High School artists. Mike Olsen, Dixon High School art teacher has quite the line up this year. He told me his students were 'really into it' this year. I think Second Saturdays is an awesome way to celebrate our youth and give them an experience showing their art to the public.
April Second Saturdays, features Dixon High School student artists, Saturday, Apr. 12, 2014, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Hennepin Ave and First Street out through Ottawa Ave.
April Second Saturdays showcases the second annual Dixon High School Art Department Student Art Show. Mike Olson's Art classes will display a variety of mediums at various venues to include: acrylic, watercolor, drawing, and digital media works of art. Nineteen students with 39 artworks featuring: Rachel Bonkowski and Samantha Scott at Green River Cyclery, Alyssa Cruse and Domyneque Cantu at Penny Lane, Destiny Bridgeman and Devin Vaughn at The Next Picture Show, Jessica Duncan and Emily Ekles at Rosbrook Studio, Conner Ross, Emmaline Linton, Katlyn Godman, and Melissa Goken at Ginkgo Tree Café, Jackie Felz and Emily Youngmark at Books On First, Mia Avilia, Maddison Mckee and Paige Himes at Roxie's, and Sophia Hubbell and Joan Bratt at Trein's Jewelry.
Additionally, The Next Picture Show features the Sinnissippi Foundation's "Expressions" Art Show and Sale along with music by Flying Fish. Art will be for sale along with a silent auction proceeds benefiting the foundation's mission objectives. The Crystal Cork features international photos by Eris, Joey and Linda along with Peep Martini and Cadberry Egg Martini specials. Music for the evening includes "Lunch with Pedro" at Val's Place, and Andrew Robinson at Books on First. The after hours tradition, Second Saturdays Studio Jam at Rosbrook Studio begins at 8 to wrap up the evenings events. Sign up for the jam starts at 7 p.m. blocking 15-minute slots. There is a sound system set up, so-unless you want something special, you only need bring your instrument and yourself.
Second Saturdays is a monthly cultural event in downtown Dixon, IL organized by a core cooperative of local artists, and small businesses. Those interested in participating in Second Saturdays email: SecondSaturdaysDixon@gmail.com. Information online at: Second-Saturdays.com or facebook.com/Second.Saturdays.Art.Happenings