2026  MOTHER ROAD OPEN AIR - ROAD PAINT OUT & SHOW

Celebrating the Iconic Route 66 in New Mexico & Texas

Dozens of Plein Air Painters painted all  along Historic Route 66 from April 14 - September 1, 2026

See the show in person at The Amarillo Art Institute, 3701 Plains Blvd., Amarillo Texas 

Join us in congratulating all the participating artists and specially the winners

as chosen by our Judge Dick Wimberly:

Best of Show: Wendy Ahlm - All American

Second Place: Margaret Herrick - An Encampment of Homeless People in Front of Tewa Lodge...

Third Place:  James Trigg - Tucumcari Moonrise

Honorable Mention - Lewis Williams - San Isidro Sky Talk

Honoral Mention: Megan Harris - Strong Light at Sad Monkey

Best Tiny Treasure - Donna Barnhill - Sunny Disposition

People's Choice - Bethany Fields - Light in the Darkness

         il, pastel etc), location where painted ( eg. Santa Fe NM) and price.