The Phidian Art Club was founded in May of 1890 in Dixon, Illinois, as a women’s art study group. Today’s Phidian organization provides cultural enrichment for its members as well as the community with events that include an annual Musicale and Art Show.
One Hundred and Thirty-Fifth Year Board Members
President, Christyne Gehlbach
Vice President, Shirley Vivian
Recording Secretary, Gloria Nusbaum
Corresponding Secretary, Janet Mansfield
Treasurer, Nancy Hammitt
Past President, Elizabeth Jahn/Lynn Roe
“I had to get rich in order to sing like I’m poor again.”
– Dolly Parton
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