Membership Dues Discount $45.00 Oct. 1 - Dec. 31. Then Jan.1 on $55.00
PAPI SHOWS
At the time of delivery, artwork must be completely dry, suitably framed, and securely wired for wall hanging.
(Toothed hangers will not be permitted.)
Place the following on the back of your artwork:
Artist's First/Last Name
Phone Number
Artwork Title
Artwork Medium
If for sale: State the price
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ICONIC IDAHO AWARD WINNERS 2025
November 7 - December 1
Judge: Anne Watson Sorerson
1st Place: Mary Butler
2nd Place: Karen Jacobson
3rd Place: Les Herman
Honorable Mention:
Norma Miller
Em Marquis Brown
ICONIC IDAHO en Plein Air
November 5 - December 1st, 2025
Water's Edge Gallery, the Riverside Hotel
Plein Air Painters of Idaho presents “Iconic Idaho en Plein Air” seeking to inspire and teach as our artists contribute not only to the appreciation of art but also to the understanding of Idaho’s rich cultural tapestry. The visual narratives, created by the artists and presented in this show, can serve as a window into the state’s history, traditions, and the everyday lives of its people.
ICONIC IDAHO 2024 WINNERS
WHERE: Water's Edge Gallery At The Riverside Hotel
2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID 83714
WHEN: Exhibition Dates November 5th - December 1st
OCT. 12: Intent to Participate: Send titled photos of the 2 works that you plan to submit to pleinairidaho@gmail.com
We encourage you to send your intent as soon as possible with the final day to submit being Oct. 12th.
OCT. 20: Registration forms must be emailed or delivered to the Riverside by Oct. 20th Registration Form (Artwork Loan and Display Agreement)
You may add 3rd and 4th artwork submissions that could possibly be entered if room allows.
Be sure to keep an electronic or printed copy of your registration for your own records.
NOV. 1-2: Deliver artwork to the Riverside:
NOV. 7TH: Artist Reception 5:30PM-7:30PM (Awards Presentation 7:00PM)
DEC. 2-4: Pick up artwork
WHAT: All works of art submitted must have been from start to completion en plein air somewhere in Idaho. All 98% plein air entries will be accepted. For example: (For every hour in the field, that's one and half minutes in the studio.) This is a jury show and there will be an opportunity to win awards. 1st Place Ribbon $300, 2nd Place Ribbon $200, 3rd Place Ribbon $100, 2 Honorable Mention Ribbons $25 each.
You may submit up to 2 works of art (You may add 3rd and 4th artwork submissions that could possibly be entered if room allows.)
All mediums accepted
At the time of delivery, artwork must be completely dry, suitably framed, and securely wired for wall hanging. (See https://www.metroframe.com/attaching-strap-hangers-wire-bumpers/ for instructions on how to wire artwork for hanging (Toothed hangers will not be permitted.)
Place the following on the back of your artwork:
Artist's First/Last Name
Phone Number
Artwork Title
Artwork Medium
If for sale: State the price
July 23-August 1 Driggs Plein Air Festival
https://downtowndriggs.org/plein-air-festival
Driggs is now invitational, but it’s also a juried application, so you can still apply. There are also workshops offered.
PAPI CHANGING SEASONS SHOW WINNERS
Kuna Arts and History Center April 24-July 4, 2025
INDIVIDIAL MEMBER SHOWS
Mary Gardiner - City of Kuna Arts and History (a little house) will be showing The Artist Lens for August and September by Mary Gardiner. Also in August, Mary’s work will be shown at St Luke’s hospital, Boise. Mary and Gary have a joint show at the TVAA Gallery at the Gem Center for the Arts, Boise. Come see the American Connection exhibit
https://www.cityofeagle.org/502/Calls-for-Artists
We have several PAPI members participating in this show.
Anne Watson Sorensen invites you to her Collector's Special Event: Open Studio & BOSCO. Help Anne clear the walls for new work with special event pricing. Check out her joy filled studio, new works, plein air and fresh processes. Let them know you are a PAPI member and receive a special treat! Sat & Sun, Oct 11-12 from 10-6 pm. 2725 N Duane Dr, Meridian. 208.870.2570 (Eagle & Ustick area. Follow the BOSCO signs) www.aesorensen.com. Check out several other nearby BOSCO artists too at https://boiseopenstudios.com