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American Artists Professional League

https://aaplinc.org/

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In the 1920’s a group of celebrated artists decided to organize for the protection of the interests of artists residing and working in the United States. The standardization of the quality of artists’ pigments, the promotion of high standards of artistic performance, integrity and craftsmanship were among the original purposes. The majority of this new organization were members of the National Academy of Design, the Salmagundi Club and the Society of Illustrators.

From its establishment in 1928, The American Artists Professional League (AAPL) has been a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of traditional realism in American fine art. Almost one hundred years later, the League continues to maintain its base in New York City, at the fabled Salmagundi Club on 5th Avenue. The AAPL is composed of a curated group of almost 500 member-artists across the country representing the finest of American Realism. The AAPL sponsors Member shows and our flagship Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club. New member applications are reviewed monthly.

Every year at our exhibits, the League presents over $35,000 in awards and medals through contributions made to its American Artists Fund. Since 1956 the AAPL has conducted a Scholarship Program through the Fund. Since 2021, The AAPL Award scholarship of $5,000 has been awarded through the Art Renewal Center. Additionally, a $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a student of traditional realism at the Art Students League of New York.

For information on the AAPL's programs, exhibits, and to apply for membership go to AAPLinc.org.

Denny Bond "Just Beat It", watercolor on paper, Elected Artist Member

Douglas Aja "Dionysus", sculpture, Fellow Maxima Cum Laude Member

Marianne Knipe "Foot Path", pastel, Fellow Member

Tammy Liu-Haller "Elmo", mixed media, Fellow Member

Victor Mordasov "Still Life with Bread", oil, Fellow Maxima Cum Laude Member

95th Grand National Exhibition set-up for awards jurying.

93rd Grand National Exhibition, Skylight Gallery, Sallmagundi Club of NY.

30 May 2025 to 13 August 2025

97th Grand National Exhibition CALL FOR ENTRIES


47 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003


70 USD

97th Grand National Exhibition - CALL FOR ENTRIES - November 18 - December 5, 2025 - Skylight Gallery at the Salmagundi Club of NYC. Apply online via ShowSubmit.com, Deadline August 13, 2025. Over $20,000 in cash awards, plus valuable merchandise & publication awards! 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. AAPLinc.org