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AAPL is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of traditional realism fine arts in America.

08/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to every artist who submitted work to our 98th Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club of New York.
We’re deeply grateful for your passion and for trusting us with your art. Best of luck as jurying begins—we can’t wait to see the outstanding exhibition that will emerge.
Important dates:
Acceptance Notification: By Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Hand Delivery: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10am–12 noon
Reception: Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:30–8pm
Exhibition: November 17 – December 4, 2026.

08/10/2026

Last chance to enter the 98th Grand National Exhibition of the American Artists Professional League at the historic Salmagundi Club of New York.
Enter your finest work today through ShowSubmit: https://showsubmit.com/show/aapl-98th-grand-national-exhibition

With over 35k in prize money, the in-person exhibition and virtual show honors the finest in realist painting, drawing and sculpture. Open for members and non members.

Blind jurying will be employed, with the top ranking Finalists invited to exhibit at the Salmagundi Club. We are pleased to continue offering the choice of ‘on-line only’ or ‘in-gallery’ for all entries.

This year’s awards judge will be the celebrated Portrait Artist Michael Shane Neal.

Enter your best work by August 11.

Submission: Eli at 95 by Anna Toberman

08/05/2026

Time is running out to enter the 98th Grand National Exhibition of the American Artists Professional League at the historic Salmagundi Club of New York. Enter your finest work today through ShowSubmit: https://showsubmit.com/show/aapl-98th-grand-national-exhibition

With over 35k in prize money, the in-person exhibition and virtual show honors the finest in realist painting, drawing and sculpture.

Submission: The Golden Earring and the Polkadot Dress by JuliAnne Jonker

08/02/2026

10 days left to enter the 98th Grand National Exhibition of the American Artists Professional League at the historic Salmagundi Club of New York.

With over 35k in prize money, the in-person exhibition and virtual show honors the finest in realist painting, drawing and sculpture.
Enter your finest work today through ShowSubmit.
Submission: My Greatest Catch by Christopher Forrest

07/31/2026

AAPL Online Open Exhibition is live on our website now. Congratulations to the award winners:

14 - Turner Water Media Award - Cindy Kopenhafer - Carmel
13 - Fine Art Connoisseur Award of Merit - Kenneth Young - West 38th Street
12 - Award of Merit - Megan Whitfield - The Sea of Atlas
11 - Award of Merit - Deborah Tilby - A Long Prairie Road
10 - The Kathleen J Smith Light in Art Award - Paul Zeichner - Theresa
9 - Best in Water Media - Chris Krupinski - Orange Blossoms
8 - Best in Sculpture - Gayle Madeira - Eternal Vigilance Of Leucothea
7 - Best in Pastel - Lindy Blosser - Calm In The Storm
6 - Best in Oil - David Scott Schweitzer - Fresh Today
5 - Best in Graphics Media - Annie Murphy-Robinson - The Parlor
4 - Best in Acrylic - Steve Wilda - Code Of Silence
3 -President’s Award of Excellence - Alisa M. Shea - The Rising Tide
2- American Art Collector Award of Excellence-Judith Gresh - LostSummer
1- Best in Show-Steve Scheuring-Philly Special

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