A special retrospective exhibition of oils, pastels, and other media created by Jeff Potter will be presented by the New Mexico Art League in Albuquerque from January 21 to February 27.  The invitation below gives specific information about the dates of the exhibition and private reception. This show is a celebration of Jeff's life and of the many contributions he made to New Mexico's art community.

Jeff Potter Memorial Art Exhibition.pdf

PAPNM member Mary Ann Warner was chosen as one of the finalists of the Southwest Art Magazine contest for Artistic Excellence for her 8x22 oil painting, "Remnants of Hurricane Blanca on the Piedra Lumbre."

For a link to the article:

http://www.southwestart.com/articles-interviews/feature-articles/portfolio-meet-the-finalists

Among other 2015 awards already mentioned on this site, Rosie Sandifer won the Ridgwood Art Institute Award, American Artists Professional League NY, and Honorable Mention at the Outdoor Painters Society Plein Air Southwest, Dallas TX.

The following URL is a link to an excellent interview with Rosie by John Potoschnik:

http://www.pototschnik.com/rosie-sandifer-interviewsculpturelandscape-painting/

For a link to Rosie Sandifer's most recent newsletter, copy the link below into your browser.

http://rosiesandifer.fineartstudioonline.com/nl/?nid=71022&type=html

Keya Horn has been selected as a finalist in the Landscape category of THE ARTIST’S MAGAZINE 32nd annual Art Competition.
Her name will appear among the list of finalists published in the December 2015 issue, while her name and home location will be posted online in early 2016.

The painting is entitled  LAS TERRAZAS - CUBA  and was painted en plein air outside of Havana Cuba in 2015.

Jeanean Martin's 24x36 oil painting "Black Hill Park in Autumn" has been accepted into "WATER WORKS", a landscape show in Annapolis, MD.  
Exhibition dates: September 16-November 1, 2015
Reception:  September 27, 3-5pm. Awards presented at 4pm.
Location: Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM), 723 Second Street, Annapolis MD. To view the exhibition, including her painting, see the website below, scroll down to her selection (the list is alphabetical by artist), then click on the image box:

http://mdfedart.com/mfaentry/sales/salesgallery.php?exhibit=49

Judge Damien Gonzales awarded 1st place to Rosie Sandifer, who also won the "Quick Draw", and 2nd place to Dick Wimberly  at the Starry Night Plein Air Festival.

"Another Day", by Thomas Wezwick, was an award winner in the July 2015 BoldBrush Painting competition. His 3rd Place was awarded by James Crandall.

Recent shows for Signature member Rosie Sandifer this year include:

Allied Artists of America: 100 Years, an invitational show held at the Canton Museum of Art in Ohio, April 24 - July 19, 2015

Allied Artists of America Annual Exhibition, a juried show held at the Salmagundi Club in NYC, September 3 - 13, 2015

Rim to Ruins Exhibition & Sale held at Kent Denver School in Denver, CO, November 7, 2015

The Albuquerque Art Business Association each year honors area artists who not only excel in the arts, but who have given back to their communities. PAPNM member Carla Forrest was selected as a Local Treasure for 2015, nominated by Purple Sage Gallery in Old Town, Albuquerque. You are invited to the recognition ceremony on Sunday, September 6 from 1-3 pm at the Albuquerque Museum of Art, and an artist’s reception will be held at Purple Sage Gallery on Saturday, September 19 from 3-5 pm.  For further information, see the attached announcement.