


2012 Signs of Spring Online Contest
Nita Harper, "Spring in the Canyon"
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20 May 2012 7:30 AM • Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts Gallery
05 Oct 2012 • African-American Performing Arts and Exhibition Center at the Fairgrounds in Albuqerque
01 Dec 2012 • New Mexico Art League in Albuquerque


Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) is an organization of artists dedicated to preserving and promoting painting en plein air - in the open air or outdoors.In addition to advancing plein air painting in the tradition of New Mexico's renowned early and mid-20th century artists, PAPNM provides regular opportunities for members to paint together during monthly "paintouts" and hosts multiple annual juriedand open exhibitions of members' work.
PAPNM is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.

New Mexico, the "Land of Enchantment," offers stunning painting opportunities throughout the state - endless skies, majestic mountains, mesas, buttes, arroyos, adobe houses and walls nestled in groves of aspen, cottonwood, juniper and pinon.
The monthly Paintout Calendar is accessible only by PAPNM members. Only PAPNM members are eligible to enter various juried and open exhibitions.