Member News

Congratulations to PAPNM Master, Albert Handell!

https://www.alberthandellstudio.com/

Albert encourages his students to apply to Online Shows:

From Albert:

I keep suggesting to my advanced students, and aspiring artists who contact me, to enter online competitive competitions. For there is no framing or shipping costs involved.

You can take, and we do take, very nice photos with our Apple iPhones.

If you do this you can get a sense of how well your art relates to the other artists who are competing.

My open studio policy is always in effect."

December 6 & 7, 2025

10 am - 5 pm both days

519 Silva St. Santa Fe, NM

https://www.michelebyrne.com

https://stephaniewest.com

Thrilled to share that my New Mexico True Certified waterproof stickers made it into this year’s Holiday Gift Guide! 

Even though I’m way down toward the bottom of this (very long!) page, I’m honored to be included among so many wonderful New Mexico makers.

I created three waterproof stickers featuring official historic sites and symbols — perfect little stocking stuffers at just $3.99 each. (https://www.pleinairpaintings.com/viewcollection/223225)

https://www.newmexico.org/new-mexico-true-certified/true-certified-shopping/gift-guide

Watch the 1-minute video story behind historic-site-inspired designs - here: https://youtu.be/pHv1nmj94ks

Thank you for supporting local New Mexico artists!

Annual Small Works Show at Santa Fe’s Manitou Galleries, opening on Dec. 5th this year. 

Crowned, 10x10 and Claret Cup, 10x10.

MICHELLE CHRISMAN ~ Fine Artist 

www.MichelleChrisman.com

We love to hear from the Plein Air Today community! The following is part of a series that spotlights an artist who loves painting outdoors.

Today’s feature is on the President of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico, Jack McGowan.

“I love experiencing Peak Fall Color, on Aspen Vista Trail, in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above Santa Fe,” says Jack. “Soon after I started painting one recent day, a group of students from New Mexico School for the Deaf happened by, and were drawn to my easel and the plein air process.

“When I asked if they wanted to ‘help me paint,’ they hesitated for a beat, then said, Yes! Each of the dozen or so kids relished their chance to take the brush, dig into the paint, and leave their mark on the canvas. What a thrill!”

Jack McGowan is represented by Legends Of The West Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM (www.legendsofthewestfineart.com).

https://www.outdoorpainter.com/plein-air-today-reader-spotlight-jack-mcgowan/

Invited Faculty Member

Congratulations, Wendy. 

Here's a link to the bootcamp info:

https://www.gouachebootcamp.com/#id-6Z-d6Elmz-274

https://showsubmit.com/gallery/ais-6th-annual-all-member-online-exhibition

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to PAPNM Members, Lorenzo Chavez, Katherine Irish and Richard Prather, selected to show in this prestigious sale and exhibition.

The Mountain Oyster Club’s 56th Annual Contemporary Western Art Show and Sale, will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Over 200 emerging and nationally renowned artists will exhibit their best, new work in the beautiful, historic setting of the Pond Mansion, home to the Mountain Oyster Club. Please contact Alisha Taylor, Art Show Director, for art purchase inquiries. art@mountainoysterclub.com.

To see all artist works: 

https://mountainoysterclub.com/show/2025-art-show-gallery/#artists-list

Opening Reception - Nov 7 5:30 - 8:30 pm

PAPNM Member, Diane Arenberg was a juror for the show!!

PAPNM Members in the exhibit  include Michele Byrne with more names to follow, Linda Wells, Tom Blazier, Mary Julyan, Debra Paisner, etc....

Please let karen.halbert@gmail.com know if your name should be on this list or email a link to a published list.