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The Next Picture Show in Dixon is calling on artists to think small and create boldly for “Small But Mighty,” the gallery’s final juried exhibition of 2026. Artists have until Nov. 12 to submit work for the exhibition, which runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 23 at TNPS, 113 W. First St., Dixon.Small But Mighty celebrates artwork that proves size has little to do with impact. Open to both 2D and 3D work with no restrictions on theme or subject, the exhibition gives artists plenty of room for creative expression – just not a lot of room for size.Accepted media include painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, and digital art. 2D artwork, including the frame, may not exceed 16 inches on its longest side. 3D artwork may not exceed 15 inches in its longest dimension.For this exhibition, artists may submit one to five pieces for the same jurying fee, offering artists the opportunity to show a larger selection of small-scale work without additional jur