PAPNM MEMBERS at IAPS, Tobi Clement and Natasha Isenhour, at the last biennual celebration of the International Association of Pastel Societies. 

The Annual banquet on Saturday the 20th honored Albert Handell!! (Images for Tobi and Natasha to follow).

Albert Handell RECEIVED 2 AWARDS From Albert: "I was inducted into their Master's Circle group. The other award was a complete surprise. I was given a "Distinguished Service to Pastel Award In honor of my unwavering enthusiasm, support, and dedication to the International Association of Pastel Societies and the Fine Art Medium of Pastel". It was presented by my friend, fellow Artist and President of IAPS, Richard McKinley, and it was a pleasant surprise. Linda knew I was to get this and didn't say a word.

For more information: https://www.pastelsnm.com/event/234573/2026-international-association-of-pastel-societies-iaps-biennial-convention

Congratulations to PAPNM Members, Carole Belliveau, Phyllis Gunderson and Linda Wells.  (See Linda's work below). 

See the entire show HERE

including works by Carole and Phyllis

From Linda: "I am so honored to have “The Flirt” judged into this international competition.  Thank you Karen Vernon for introducing me to this organization.

Dear Linda C Wells,

Congratulations! We're delighted to share that your artwork, listed below, has been selected for inclusion in the

Studio Texas' International Online Competition 2026.

Studio Texas is an arts community that nurtures creativity, supports professional art practices and builds community through education and exhibitions. It is located in Brenham, Tx and has events and paint-outs at different locations."

“The Flirt”,

Oil 30” x 15”

PAPNM Member, Carla Forrest, gave a presentation to the Pastel Society of NM last week on July 11: Thank you, Carla, for sharing this amazing presentation. A lot of food for thought in this new Renaissance Age. We can become innovators and catalysts for change..

From Carla:

On July 11, 2026, I was honored to present at the Pastel Society of New Mexico meeting at the Albuquerque Museum of Art. My lecture, The Artist in the Age of Entanglement: Creativity, Connection, and the New Renaissance, focused on today's direction in fine art and the role of visual artists. We are living in an era often described as a "new modern renaissance." Unlike the Renaissance of the past, which was defined by a surge in artistic, scientific, and philosophical innovation, today's renaissance is shaped by the entanglement of disciplines, technologies, cultures, and ideas. Artists are no longer isolated creators; they are collaborators, innovators, and catalysts for change and transcendence, which will bring a new level thinking that will become manifest in art, architecture, politics, science, and literature. I have had several requests to share this presentation. Here is a direct link to the video and handouts: https://www.carlaforrest.com/video/15050. Below is an imbedded YouTube video for your convenience. Happy viewing!

The Artist in the Age of Entanglement (48 min)

Get excited for another unforgettable show coming soon! Walt Gonske: Light & Glory opens August 7 at the Nedra Matteucci Galleries in Santa Fe. The show will feature the artist’s awe-inspiring paintings of churches and scenes from the Southwest and Central America.

The exhibition is free and open to the public, so we hope to see you there.

https://www.matteucci.com/

The Santa Fe Pleinairians are having a show at Jemez Fine Art Gallery from July 17 to July 30. We are showing our plein air paintings of New Mexico landscapes. Many, if not most, of our members are also members of PAPNM. We invite you to come to Jemez before July 30 to see what we have been up to!

VISITING THE GALLERY

17346 Highway 4
Jemez Springs, NM 87025
575-829-3340
jemezfineartgallery@gmail.com

OPENING TIMES

Monday: 11.00AM to 4:30PM.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wed-Sun: 11.00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Congratulations to PAPNM Members included in the 2026 Annual Members Juried Show, Michelle Byrne, Barbara Coleman, Albert Handell, Katherine Irish, Carolyn Lindsey, Jay Parks.

AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST SOCIETY
27th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, Oregon

September 4 – October 3, 2026

More Info

Big Opening this Weekend, celebrating Route 66.

Several PAPNM Members are represented:

Wendy Ahlm, Michele Byrne, Jane Frederick, Phyllis Gunderson, Katy Korkos, Rachel Pearson, Diane Stoffel, James Trigg, Adrienne Weber, Marcia Williams, Dick Wimberly

More information

June 19 - July 23

Motel Safari, a 9-by-12-inch plein air oil painting created along the decommissioned Route 66 in Tucumcari by Tijeras artist Wendy Ahlm, is part of Ode to the Mother Road, a Route 66 centennial exhibition. A reception is 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Through July 23, Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Avenue, Los Alamos; stepupgallery.org - Brian Sandford

Wendy Ahlm's Painting from the Step Up Gallery Show in Los Alamos on the BACK COVER of the PASATIEMPO!! 

Congratulations. I can't wait to see the show with all the work by several PAPNM members (see other Member News' Post).

Show will be up from Jun 19 - July 23.

National Salon at Cassens Fine Art

Hamilton, Montana

on view July 31–August 29, 2026

National Salon Opening Reception Friday, July 31, from 5:00–7:00 pm MDT

Congratulations to Caroline J. Lindsey and Lee MacLeod, PAPNM members selected to participate in this year's OPA National Salon.

The response to this year’s call for entries was exceptional, making the jurying process highly competitive. From a strong field of submissions, 180 paintings by Student Associates, Associates, and Signature Members were selected for inclusion. We extend our sincere congratulations to the artists whose work was chosen and our gratitude to every artist who entered.

The quality, dedication, and talent reflected in this year’s submissions made the exhibition a remarkable showcase of contemporary representational art.

Full Acceptance List

JOIN US FOR THE OPENING WEEKEND!

Oil Painters of America is pleased to present the 2026 National Salon, an exhibition presented  to showcase Student Associate, Associate and Signature members. This exhibition will be hosted by Cassens Fine Art, in Hamilton, Montana, July 31 through August 29, 2026, with the opening reception and awards being held on Friday, July 31 from 5 pm to 7:00 pm.

July 31, 2026 – August 29, 2026
Awards Announcement: July 31, 2026

Weekend Program

More info: 

https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/opa_show/2026-national-juried-salon/

This is the last weekend to see studios by PAPNM Members, Lycia Aerie Adams, Monika ten Bruggencate, Cindy Fry, Jane Frederick,Albert Handell,  Corrina Johnson, Stephanie West and Marcia Williams.

Overview Map (scroll down)

Artist Profiles (A map for each artist is included in the profile also): 

PAPNM ARTISTS (WITH STUDIO #):

Lycia Aerie Adams #2

Monika ten Bruggencate #1 (Shared with Marcia Williams)

Jane Frederick #47 (Shared with Corrina Johnson)

Cindy Fry #32

Albert Handell #27

Corrina Johnson #47 (Shared with Jane Frederick)

Stephanie West #46

Marcia Williams #1 (Shared with Monika ten Bruggencate)

Hosted by the Santa Fe Studio Arts Collective 

215A POLACO ST. SANTA FE NM 87501