The American Impressionist Society’s annual National Juried Exhibition is back for its 21st year, showcasing approximately 180 juried paintings from some of the top American impressionist artists working today. The 2020 exhibition begins on October 22 at Illume Gallery of Fine Art in St. George, Utah, and Illume’s two sister galleries, The Mission Gallery and Authentique Gallery.
Among the noted artists whose work was juried into this year’s show are romantic impressionist Hope Reis, plein air painter Jennifer Riefenberg, Pamela B. Padgett, a native West Virginian now working out of Tennessee, and AIS president and CEO Debra Joy Groesser.
Debra Joy Groesser, Tea Time in the Garden, oil, 12 x 16"
Jennifer Riefenberg, Winter Twilight, pastel, 8 x 10"
The 21st annual exhibition begins with the awards presentation in St. George’s Electric Theater on Thursday, October 22, from 5 to 6 p.m., immediately followed by the AIS opening reception running until 9 p.m. Other happenings include, on October 23, the “Western Adventures en Plein Air” panel discussion from 10 a.m. to noon; a group demo from 2 to 4 p.m.; a reception sponsored by American Art Collector for AIS members from 5 to 6 p.m.; and a demo by AIS Master and judge of awards William A. Schneider from 6 to 8 p.m. On October 24, an all member paint out takes place in the morning, followed by a Wet Wall Competition from 4 to 6 p.m. at Illume Gallery. A closing party is set to run from 6 to 8 p.m. for AIS members and one guest for each member.
Pamela B. Padgett, The Bare Necessities, oil, 24 x 24"
Hope Reis, Lost in Thought, oil on linen canvas, 22 x 28"
Collectors can continue exploring works created for this year’s exhibition through November 21. —
American Impressionist Society’s 21st Annual National Juried Exhibition
When: October 22-November 21, 2020; October 22, 5-9 p.m., opening reception and awards
Where: Illume Gallery of Fine Art, 29 W. 200 North, St. George, UT 84770
Information: www.americanimpressionistsociety.org
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