SHOWS, CHALLENGES and EVENTS
BEST IN SHOW Tudor by Christine Obers |
| First Place Pensive by Andrea Tasevski |
| Second Place Coffee and a Cupcake by Elizabeth Amacher |
| Third Place Morning the the Pyrenees by Victoria Ramanovich |
Dragon Teeth by Jay Friedenberg, Award of Merit Summer Reflections by Kimberly Gallant, People's Choice Reminisce by Allen Garns, Award of Merit Birthday Flowers by Anne Gee, Award of Merit Japanese Pine by Rich Orbon, Presidents Award Low Hanging Fruit by BF Reed, Award of Merit |
Enter now! 10th OPEN INTERNATIONAL SHOW 2026 Enter from October 1 - December 19, 2025 Sale and Exhibition held at the PHIPPEN MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART 4701 N Highway 89, Prescott, AZ 86301 February 28, 2025 – April 19, 2025 Reception March 14, 2025 CLICK BELOW FOR PROSPECTUS: 2026 APAA Prospectus International Show.pdf Click HERE for the e-vite for the show |
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Tatsiana Harbacheuskaya - Vibrant Harvest
Backyard and Beyond Plein Air Challenge
"It's not the subject you paint, but the way you paint the subject that matters."
Kathleen Lawrence-Davis, President of the Arizona Plein Air Painters, challenged us to select
an ordinary object or scene for this plein air challenge. The setting can be in your
backyard or beyond. It is your choice.
Two Categories - Congratulations to our Award Winners
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A Scene Painted Outdoor Award Winners: Michele Corsini, "Walk Through Me" Sarah Watts, "Cathedral Morning" | An Ordinary Object Painted Outdoors Award Winners: John DeSpain, "Yucca Shadows" Jeanne Wellins, "Fuchsia Shadows" |
BEST IN SHOW
Peace Through Strength by Karen Dearden
| Ukrainian Pastel Artist Outreach Project Members and Friends Congratulations to Award Winners Click HERE for a PDF of the Show Catalog: Show runs through December 1, 2025 All proceeds donated to Ukrainian artists. Artwork reflects a sunflower theme. LINK to Video of Awards Announcement |
Sunflowers at Kaibab Lake by Debborah Charboneau First Place | A Ray of Hope by Sharon Frey Second Place | Little Miss Sunshine by Nori Thorne Third Place |
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNERS
QUIRKY CATEGORIES - ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW
BEST IN SHOW
Girl Talk by Christine Debrosky
Seashore by Janis Barrett First Place |
Tiny Dots Cactus by Nori Thorne Second Place |
Kaleidoscope Patterns by Karen Sullivan Third Place |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Plein Air Events: Open to members and non-members Click here for details: Plein Air
November 16 – Brown Ranch
December 14 – Water Users, Salt River January 18 – Superstition Mountains February 22 – Jewel of the Crk Preserve March 22 – Boyce Thompson Arboretum April 5 – Paint Arizona Day
ARTIST OF THE MONTH CALL FOR ENTRIES:
APAA FUTURE SHOWS:
2026, Phippen Museum of Art
Desert Dreams Miniature Masterpieces Exhibition Distinguished and Signature Members May 9, 2026 - July 12, 2026 Ironwood Gallery, Tucson Click HERE for list of Signature Members
| ARTISTS OF THE MONTH October 2025 see all entries: AOM and AOY CONGRATULATIONS TO NORI THORNE CHILE RISTRA * * * PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE November 2025 Nori Thorne, APAA President * * * OCTOBER Desert Wind Newsletter | MEMBER MEETINGS December 7, 2025 1:00 - Zoom only January 4, 2026 1:00 - New Year's Paint Around Party, in Phoenix at the AAG Building February 1, 2026 March 14, 2026 11:00 - 10th International Exhibition Reception, Phippen Museum, Prescott April 5, 2026 1:00 - Andrew McDermott Zoom only May 3,, 2026 1:00 - Margaret Dyer Zoom only
You are invited to BECOME A MEMBER: We welcome all levels of artists Free demonstrations
These artists have met three or more artistic requirements which include being published, teaching workshops, receiving national awards, being featured in an art gallery, or receiving a Master's Circle Award from the International Association of Pastel Societies. Collin Fry IN REMEMBRANCE |
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