The Arizona Plein Air Painters
at the Scottsdale Artists' School

2024 APAP Salon

 

Scottsdale Artists’ School
ScottsdaleArtSchool.org

We are thrilled to unveil the return of the APAP Salon, now in its second annual installment. This juried exhibition will once again showcase the remarkable talents of Arizona Plein Air Painters members, gathering a collection of their finest works amidst the enchanting backdrop of the Scottsdale Artists' School.

Juror of Entry: Terri Gay
TerriGay.com

Judge of Awards: Robert Lemler
RobertLemler.com

Awards:
🥇 First Place: Coni Bourin "Phoenix Perspective"
🥈 Second Place: Tom Connor "Spur Cross Trailhead"
🥉 Third Place: Peggy Orbon "Salt River Bank"
🏆 Artists Choice: Linda Curtis "Wash Shadows"


Selected Artists

Laurie Beckman, Carol Benally, Gary Binder, Coni Bourin, Cindy Carrillo, Miodrag Cirkovic, Tom Conner, Linda Curtis, Sheri Farabaugh, Brian Gill, Martha Goodrich, Perianne Grignon, Lance Gulseth, Shannon Hastings, Megan Jonas, John Joosten, Gurukirn Khalsa, Cathy Krieger, Yolande McAlevey, Deborah McAllister, Brandi McDermott, Jackie Mierzwa, Joyce Nelson, Peggy Orbon, Marie Provine, Linda Pullinsi, Hope Ricciardi, Virginia Vovchuk, Kathy Wadsworth, Chad Worth


SELECTED ARTWORKS


Important Dates

Application Deadline:
December 16, 2023, at Midnight

Jury Week & Acceptance Notifications
December 18-22, 2023
Entrants will be notified via email.

Hand Deliver Art:
Scottsdale Artists' School
January 6, 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM
3720 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Meet outside at the picnic tables for drop-off. SAS does not provide shipping or storage, so please do not deliver outside of this window. If you require shipping assistance, we can connect you with a member volunteer who can store and transport your work. Please ensure you include a return slip.

Reception & Awards:
Sunday, January 7th, 2024, 1 PM - 3 PM
Awards announced at 2 PM

Exhibition Date:
January 6-20, 2024

Pick-Up Paintings:
January 20, 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM
Scottsdale Artists’ School
3720 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Instructions for Entry

Submit up to 3 pieces of artwork for $35.

Eligibility

Image Requirements

  • JPG or PNG format

  • Image size: Minimum 1200 pixels on the longest side, 72 PPI.

  • File name: Last name, first initial, and part of the painting's title (e.g., JonasM-PaintingTitle.jpg).

  • Art only, no mat or frame.

Artwork Requirements

  • Created en plein air in Arizona between Jan 1, 2022, & Dec 16, 2023.

  • 80% must be plein air, 20% may be completed in the studio.

  • Not submitted to previous APAP juried shows (excluding our exhibit at Surprise City Hall).

  • Accepted mediums: Acrylic, Gouache, Ink, Oil, Pastel, Pencil, Watercolor, Wax, Mixed Media

  • Substrate size: 5x7 inches (min) to 24x36 inches (max).

  • Artwork must be ready to hang.

  • Label your artwork on the back with your name and artwork title.

*APAP and the Scottsdale Artists' School are not responsible for any damage to artwork.

Sales

All artwork must be for sale. Scottsdale Artists' School will handle sales transactions with a 20% commission.

Contact, Questions, Help

APAP President, Megan Jonas admin@arizonapleinair.com

Location

Scottsdale Artists' School
3720 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251