SHOWS, CHALLENGES and EVENTS
APAA Quirky Category Show 2026
Online show October 1 thru December 31, 2026
Winners announced Nov 1st
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To view the Show Catalog click and scroll down to view all entries: HERE. A Print catalog will be available after November 1st. MEMBER SHOW RECEPTION AND AWARDS Please join us at the Arizona Artists Guild 18411 North 7th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85023 November 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM for our Awards Announcments |
ENTER NOW 11th OPEN INTERNATIONAL SHOW February 27, 2026 – April 18, 2027 Enter Now at: SHOW SUBMIT Sale and Exhibition held at the PHIPPEN MUSEUM OF ART 4701 N Highway 89 Prescott, AZ 86301 * * * * BEST OF SHOW, 2026 Spellbound by Marcia Ballowe |
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AWARD WINNERS
Loose Figures in an Atmosphere
Member Challenge 2026
Margaret Dyer, our May Guest Artist, inspired us for this challenge by demonstrating a loosely drawn figure with few details in the face. You can see her demo on our website and enjoy more of her works at www.margaretdyer.com.
THREE WINNERS FOLLOWED BY ALL ENTRIES
Resting on the Baldwin Trail by Carol Bender | Figure Challenge by Pamela DeLay | Up From the Depths by Karen Sullivan |
PLEIN AIR EVENTS
Canyon de Chelly is the backdrop from one of our recent paint outs.
We have many upcoming events. Please join us! Click here for list of upcoming paint outs: Plein Air
UPCOMING EVENTS
Plein Air Events: Open to members and non-members October 24, 2026 – Blue Point Rec Site October 29 - Tlaquepaque, Sedona October 31 – Butcher Jones Rec Site November 14 - Jewel of Cave Creek December 12 - Water Users/Salt River January 9, 2027 - Brown's Ranch January 23 - Lost Dutchman State Park February 13 - Phon D Sutton February 20 - Boyce Thompson Click here for details: Plein Air
ARTIST OF THE MONTH CALL FOR ENTRIES:
APAA FUTURE SHOWS:
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION: Winter 2027 11th International Show
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see all entries: AOM and AOY Feng Wan Light and Shadows Series, No. 5 * * * PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE October 2026 Nori Thorne, APAA President * * * Desert Wind Newsletter | MEMBER MEETINGS November 1, 2026 11:00 - 3:00 Member Show Reception December 6, 2026 1:00 - Zoom holiday party January 3, 2027 1:00 - Paint Around Party February 7 2027 1:00 - Zoom only March 13, 2027 National Exhibition Reception April 4, 2027 1:00 - Zoom only - Clint Howard May 2, 2027 1:00 - 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 |
ARTIST OF THE MONTH CONGRATULATIONS
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