97th Grand National Exhibition
30 May, 2025 to 13 August, 2025
USD 70
Salmagundi Club
47 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003
97th Grand National Exhibition
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November 18 - December 5, 2025
Skylight Gallery at the Salmagundi Club
47 5th Avenue, NYC
Apply online May 30 - Deadline August 13, 2025
Over $20,000 in cash awards, plus valuable merchandise & publication awards!
The American Artists Professional League (AAPL) is pleased to announce the 97th Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club of New York. The in-person Exhibition and virtual show honors the finest realist painting, drawing and sculpture.
We are pleased to continue the choice of 'Online Only' or 'In-gallery' for all entries. Semi-Finalists will be showcased on the AAPL website. Highly ranked entries that expressly choose to be 'on-line only' will be exhibited virtually as Finalists. Finalists who have chosen "in-gallery" will be invited to exhibit at the Salmagundi Club.
The AAPL represents artists residing and working across the United States and territories. Our Members specialize in the wide spectrum of contemporary and traditional realist fine art. We foster creativity, value skill, and encourage excellence. AAPLinc.org
Please download the full prospectus. https://aaplinc.org/s/97th-GNE-2025-Prospectus.pdf
Open to artists who are at least 18 years old and who live or work in the United States and territories. Only traditional and contemporary realist works will be considered. Work must have been completed in the last five years.
Membership is not required. Open to all AAPL members and non-members. AAPL membership in good standing is required for the discounted entry fee. Please direct questions about membership to admin@aaplinc.org
Your entry confirms that the work entered is original, that your own references were used, and copyrighted or public domain images by others have not been incorporated into your work. Licensed images by others and master copies are not allowed. AAPL reserves the right to eliminate submitted artwork if the jurors feel the method of creation is in question. In cases where a work is under consideration for disqualification, efforts will be made to engage in a discussion with the artist regarding the techniques employed before any disqualifications are made. Progress pictures may be requested.
Framed work may not exceed 50 inches wide. Sculptures may not exceed 36 inches in height, and no more than 40 lbs. Restrictions do not apply to ‘Online Only’ entries.
AAPL Members: $50 for the first entry, $25 for each additional entry. Non-Members: $70 for the first entry, $40 for each additional entry. There is no limit to the number of entries. Only one may be accepted.
All entries are to be submitted through ShowSubmit from May 30 - August 13, 2025. Note: artwork entered by July 25 may be eligible for promotion.
Guest Jurors of Selection:
Kara Ross, Art Renewal Center Co-Founder & COO
AAPL Signature Members Joel Edwards & Don Taylor
Juror of Awards: Frederick Brosen, Watercolor Artist & Instructor
IMPORTANT DATES
Submissions: May 30 - August 13, 2025
Deadline: August 13, 2025, midnight EST
Notification: by September 30, 2025
Hand delivery: Sunday, November 16, 9 am - 11 am
Shipping Agent information & cost will be supplied on acceptance.
Reception : Friday, November 21, 2025, 5:30-8 pm
Show: November 18 - December 5, 2025
Pick-up & Ship-out: Saturday, December 6, 10 am - 1 pm
