Top Three Awards for PAPNM Members!

Congratulations to Paul Murray, Rachel Pearson and Mike Mahon for their top awards in the Pastel Society of NM Sense of Place Show at the Legends of the West Gallery in Santa Fe through Sept 27.

LIVING CREATURES, LIVING COLORS

ARTIST DEMOS, SEPTEMBER 13, 11am - 4pm 

Sage Creek Gallery presents Living Creatures, Living Colors, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the work of four artists: Ken Rowe, Charles Iarrobino, and Bill Gallen, Cecilia Robertson. This show features exceptional wildlife bronze sculptures, and captivating Southwestern and European landscapes. 

Visit: https://sagecreekgallery.com/ for more information.

The music and dancers at the opening reception on Sept 5 made for a very entertaining event. The paintings are spectacular and well displayed.

From Carole: "A huge Thank You to Underwood Gallery, Santa Fe for hosting my exhibition "Fiesta in the High Desert" with paintings of the Ballet de Folklorico de Santa Fe, the enthusiastic dancers that entertained the crowd in spite of the rain storms, and the friends that braved the weather to come see the show. Thanks to all that took and sent photos of the occasion! For those that could not attend the exhibition of the charming Nina paintings and my new studio landscape works, they will be up through September. Please come to see them. It was truly a night of Fiesta at 225 Canyon Road!"

Visit: https://www.underwoodgallerynm.com/. and

https://www.carolebelliveau.com/

for more information.

Congratulations to PAPNM Members, Michele Z. Farrier (Third Place), Kath Reilly (Artist Choice) and Virginia Unseld (Award of Merit) for their awards in the

28th Annual National Juried Fine Art Exhibition and Sale

Visit: https://showsubmit.com/gallery/paac-28th-annual-national-juried-fine-art-exhibition-and-sale to see all the juried entries.

From Michael, PAPNM Signature Member:

"’m delighted that Eric Rhoads, publisher of PleinAir magazine, has invited me back to give another live demonstration for Art School Live! Tune in on Thursday, September 11th, at noon Eastern Time, to the YouTube channel:  youtube.com/@artschoollive

What will I be demonstrating? Here’s a little about my presentation:

Many artists paint rocks—but are we really looking at how light and color shift with the weather? In this pastel demonstration, I’ll explore how rocks behave under bright sun and soft fog. You’ll learn how to use color temperature to add realism, and how bounced light, broken color, and a bold, unexpected palette can bring drama and life to your painting. 

You may wonder why I chose pastel rather than oil. Since there’s a lot I want to show about layering and color adjustment, pastel is a quicker medium for this. You can certainly do the same with oil, but in the time constraints of the show, pastel will be better.

The program will last about an hour. I hope to see you there!"

Visit: https://www.mchesleyjohnson.com

LANDSCAPE AND PLEIN AIR

Congratulations to Ellen for her acceptance into the prestigious international art show with two paintings.

Visit: https://www.thealmenaracollection.com/page/40618/the-2025-almenara-art-prize

The James R Ross Fine Art Gallery, in IN is hosting our 

NOAPS BEST OF AMERICA 2025

Join us for an exciting week of awards, demonstrations and networking!

Opening & Awards Reception, October 2, 2025 at the James R Ross Fine Art Gallery

ABOUT THE EVENT

CELEBRATING ITS 35TH “BEST OF AMERICA” INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION, THE NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS’ SOCIETY (NOAPS) INVITES OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTERS FROM ALL ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS TO APPLY TO OUR EXHIBIT HONORING THE BEST IN OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING. NOAPS HAS BEEN SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTERS SINCE 1991.
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Associate Member Online Show

Congratulations to the following PAPNM Member juried into the show.

Carole Belliveau, Michele Z. Farrier, Lisa Flynn, Katherine Irish, Jay Parks.

The 2,201 images were juried by a panel of five Signature Members in a blind process.

The accepted 260 images are now being reviewed by our 

Awards Judge   Brienne M. Brown AIS

Breaking news: our very own Natasha Isenhour is the judge for the AUGUST 2025 competition! Congratulations, Natasha! Click on the link below for more information and to submit paintings. 

https://pleinairsalon.com/

Finalists: June 2025

Congratulations to Peggy Immel and Natasha Isenhour for their paintings that were chosen in the top 100 finalists this month

Awards: May 2025

See all May 2025 awards here.

The judge for the May competition was award-winning artist Dave tulationsSantillanes.

Congratulations to Jane Hunt, PAPNM Master Artist, for awards:  Headed Home (May 2025 Best Nocturne), Ablaze (May 2025 Clouds and Sky Honorable Mention). She also placed two additional top 100 finalist paintings. 

https://www.janehuntart.com

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Awards: April 2025.

Congratulations to John Misner for his Category Award for Best Western and to Jane Hunt for her Honorable Mention in the Landscape Category:

See all April 2025 awards here 

Congratulations to PAPNM members, Albert Handell and Carolyn Lindsey with their paintings in the Top 25 Pantings in the Modern Impressionist Salon!!

And thanks to Michele Byrne, PAPNM Member, one of the three judges!!

Congratulations to the Top 25 Finalists in the $5,000 Annual Grand Prize for the Modern Impressionist Salon. The winner will receive $5,000 and the title Master Impressionist Painter of the Year! The level of painting for these finalists is inspiring! Thank you to our esteemed judges Haidee-Jo Summers, Joe Gyurcsak and Michele Byrne. And thank you to the artists. You are the core of Modern Impressionism. We admire and respect your talent, skill and imagination! The winner will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

To enter the current Modern Impressionist Salon judged by Colley Whisson go to https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=58876