The American Artists Professional League (AAPL) is presenting its 97th Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club, where the organization itself was founded in 1928. On view will be paintings, drawings, watercolors, and sculptures made by more than 90 artists working across the U.S. Most will be for sale.
AMERICAN ARTISTS PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE 97TH GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION
Salmagundi Club
New York City
AAPLinc.org/97-gne
November 18–December 5, 2025
The works were juried in by AAPL Signature Members Joel Edwards and Don Taylor, along with Kara Ross of the Art Renewal Center. On November 21, watercolorist and awards judge Frederick Brosen will reveal his choices for over $35,000 in prizes; on December 5, Scott Nickerson will demonstrate his unique approach to portrait painting.
AAPL President Aki Kano says, “AAPL is so proud to organize this exhibition again consisting of high-level contemporary and traditional realists from all over the country. We feel lucky to continue this tradition at the historic Salmagundi Club, the place where AAPL was founded back in 1928.”
