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

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.

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

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

The Annual banquet on Saturday the 20th will honor Albert Handell!!

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

Santa Fe Studio Tour

June 20, 21 and June 27, 28

11 am - 5 pm

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

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

2026 OPA Online Showcase Spring Finalist List

PAPNM Members, Peggy Immel and Natasha Isenhour were on the Finalist list for the 2026 OPA Online Showcase Spring Show, out of only seventy or so finalists.

Congratulations, Peggy and Natasha!!

Finalist List

From Ruan:

I am very proud to have the opportunity to participate in the summer show at the New Mexico Cancer Center Gallery with a Cause. This wonderful show is set in the halls of the Cancer Center and 40% of all sales go to the Center.

I will have seventeen paintings exhibited. Twelve of which were done en plein air. Go to the link below to see all the artists included in the show. Click on my name to see the seventeen paintings and a biography.

https://www.gallerywithacause.org/exhibition-2026-summer/
https://www.gallerywithacause.org/2026/04/25/ruan-bacigalupa-summer-2026/

There will be a reception on June 5th, 6 to 8 pm.

Please considering joining me In supporting and celebrating the staff and patients at the Center.

Ruan Bacigalupa, Virgin Mesa, 14x17 framed, oil