Get ready for an unforgettable adventure to Wisconsin Moonstone, the first pay to dig site in Wisconsin! Join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll dig, sift, and discover your own shimmering moonstones straight from the source. It’s the perfect mix of outdoor fun, hidden treasures, and memory-making with friends and family. Don’t miss your chance to uncover something truly magical as we travel by motor coach to northern Wisconsin!

Almost two dozen original paintings of flowers and trees by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford. This exhibit is in cooperation with Klehm Arboretums event - Garden Fair.

Lowden Gallery: Oregon High School Seniors Art Exhibit

​May 1 - June 30

Reception, May 8, 5pm – 7pm

This exhibit features artwork by Oregon High School graduating seniors, including Delila S, Sam S, Marin S, Sophia O, Merit N, Daleana K, Cristen M, Abbie L, Evelyn M, Daeshiap, and Ahren H.

Blacksmiths of yesteryear helped forge the fabric of our modern world, but it's just as compelling to see what a local smith is creating today. Doug Eichert is a local blacksmith dedicated to keeping the flame of this ancient craft alive. With 16 years of experience at the anvil, Eichert creates hand-forged goods where utility meets art.

During this live demonstration, witness the focused skill required to shape raw steel in real time. You'll see unique forging processes up close, from the heat of the forge to the strike of the hammer, with the opportunity to ask questions about the history, tools, and future of the craft. Join us to see how this historic trade continues to thrive in our community.

This program is 1 hour and 30 minutes, free and open to the public. Doug will have a table of forged items available for purchase. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Around the Farm Art Exhibit
June 3 – July 18
Sponsored by Joy Meyer in memory of Gordon Meyer

This exhibition celebrates farm life and highlights the importance of agriculture in our area.

Artists include Jean Apgar, David Bingaman, Alice Blue, Dan Bowman, Jill Browne, Janet Cederlund, Bob Cholke, Dick Cholke, Janice Conkrite, Perry Eden, Connie Fry, Margi Forss, Laurie Friemuth, Beverly Garcia, Rob Gieraltowski, Charles Green, Timothy Griffith, Pam Hansen, Stephen Hart, Kat Heitzman, Mary Howe, Cora Hutchison, Bob Kapheim, Julie Kennelly, Linnea Koch, Robert Krajecki, Paula Kuehl, Bob Logsdon, Joy Meyer, Jeff Oesterheld, Joseph Popp, Sharon Saponari, Steve Toole, Mary von Tish, and Holden White.

The exhibit will be judged by Debra Cleary with awards presented at the reception on June 12, 6:00 - 8:00pm. Visitors will also be allowed to vote for their favorite piece with the People’s Choice winner announced at the close of the exhibit

The Absolutely Abstract Art Exhibition returns to The Next Picture Show June 3–July 11, 2026, celebrating the bold, expressive, and imaginative world of abstract art. A longtime favorite on the TNPS calendar, this annual exhibition transforms the gallery into an exploration of creativity with no boundaries.

This dynamic show features artwork built around the essential elements of art — form, color, line, tone, and texture — rather than recognizable subject matter. From paintings and detailed drawings to inventive sculpture, mixed media, fiber arts, hand-pulled prints, and photography, the exhibition highlights both 2D and 3D works that challenge perception and spark conversation.

Abstract art invites viewers to slow down and respond with instinct and emotion. Without a defined narrative, each piece becomes a personal experience—open to interpretation and rich with possibility. Some visitors are drawn to bold movement and rhythm, while others are drawn to subtle layering and unexpected color relationships. There’s no single way to experience abstract work—only curiosity and imagination.

The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment.