Visions: AAPL at the Carriage Barn

The American Artists Professional League (AAPL) is pleased to announce an exhibition at Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan, CT, representing the finest in American realism. The exhibition is open to AAPL and CBAC members in good standing only. This exhibition is open to only US citizens or US based artists. Two-dimensional work will be hung on walls and sculptures will be displayed on pedestals. The exhibition runs April 19 – May 8, 2026, with an Awards Reception on Sunday, April 19th, 3-5 pm.

Acceptable media includes oil, acrylic, water media, colored pencil, scratchboard, pastel, drawings, graphics (non-mechanical fine art prints), and sculpture. Only works created in contemporary or traditional realism styles will be considered. Artwork must be original and not previously exhibited online or in-person with AAPL. Giclées, photographs, digital prints, paintings on photos, AI or digitally derived works are not eligible. Artwork must be for sale. Framed work may not exceed 50 inches wide. Sculptures may not exceed 36 inches in height and no more than 40 lbs. Entry fees are $50.00 for the first entry and $20.00 for each additional entry. There is no limit to the number of entries; one or two may be accepted. Deadline for entry is March 10, 2026. Notification of accepted works will be sent by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

A special watermedia workshop will be held on the evening of April 22nd with instructor Andrea Walker, featuring Holbein, Legion Paper, and General Pencil materials. This hands-on workshop is open to artists of all levels and will be held in person at CBAC and via Zoom. Delivery of artwork by FedEx or UPS is accepted from Monday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026. In-person delivery is accepted Saturday, April 11, 10 am-12 pm and Sunday, April 12, 1-3 pm. Pick up of work will occur on Friday, May 8, 3-5 pm or Saturday, May 9, 10 am-12 pm.