The American Artists Professional League
The American Artists Professional League

2025 Spring Members Online Show

May 3 – July 12, 2025 | Online
Deadline is April 16th. 5 weeks left to enter. Members Only.
Open Calls

or to submit.

Deadline for entry: April 16, 2025

Membership

  • Open to AAPL members only; Elected Artist, Fellow, Signature or Life Members
  • AAPL membership in good standing is required. Please direct questions about membership to [email protected]
  • Young Artist & Associate Artist Members are not eligible to enter this show.
  • New members are always welcome.
    Apply for membership before entering this show. AAPLinc.org/levels

Terms and Conditions

  • Open to artists 18 years of age or older.
  • Only Representational or Realist works will be considered.
  • Acceptable media includes, but is not limited to: oil, acrylic, water media, colored pencil, scratchboard, pastel, drawings, graphics (non-mechanical fine art prints), and sculpture. Choose the dominant media when entering mixed media, and list all media used in the description.
  • Artwork must be original and not previously exhibited online or in-person with the American Artists Professional League.
  • Your entry confirms that the work entered is original, that your own references were used, and copyrighted or public domain images by others have not been incorporated into your work.
  • Giclées, photographs, digital prints, painting on photos, mechanical prints (lithographs), AI or digitally derived works are not eligible.
  • Fine art prints will be considered; woodblocks, linocut, etchings, monotypes and engravings, etc.
  • No refunds for entry fees. Mistaken entry fees will be donated to the American Artists Fund, AAPL’s charitable arm.
  • No minimum or maximum size restrictions.
  • Sale prices for art need to be in United States currency.
  • Work does not have to be for sale.
  • This is an online only show. Accepted work will be showcased on AAPLinc.org, and, if for sale, listed in the AAPL Artwork Store during the show dates.
  • By entering, you agree that AAPL may reproduce your work for promotional purposes. Selected work will be showcased on AAPLinc.org, and may appear in print ads, in the AAPL newsletter, and on AAPL social media.

Entry Fees

  • $30 for two entries, $10 for each additional entry. There is no limit to the number of entries. Only one will be accepted.
  • No refunds for rejected works.
  • Mistaken entries will be donated to the American Artists Fund, the charitable arm of AAPL; no refunds will be given. Please read the prospectus carefully.

Entry Process and Specifications

  • All entries are to be submitted through ShowSubmit from March 5 - April 16, 2025. ShowSubmit provides a comprehensive Help Center.
  • AAPL provides help with any application issues by contacting Alex Tibar at [email protected]
  • Submit digital files in the universal jpeg format - 1500 pixels on the shortest dimension - 300 pixels per inch, maximum 30 mb. ShowSubmit will automatically resize large files.
  • No frame, mat or background may be visible. Image must be displayed right side up.
  • Sculptors may include 2 images per artwork.
  • After submitting an image(s) and making payment you can change your submission(s) by returning to the ShowSubmit website and following directions. Or contact ShowSubmit or AAPL for help.
  • Artwork does not need to be for sale.
  • No submissions will be accepted after midnight EST on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Jury Process

  • The Spring Members Online Show is curated by the AAPL Board of Directors, and Guest Juror of Selection, Signature Member Elizabeth Rhoades. elizabethrhoades.com
  • Each entry is reviewed and scored on the quality and individual mastery of each medium as well as the composition and design of the work.
  • Jurors score the image and do not see any information about the artist.
  • Images not displayed right side up or without proper cropping will not be juried. Jurors make selections based on the digital image(s). Make certain the image(s) submitted is a true representation of the work. Work misrepresented by the submitted image(s) will not be shown.

Notification of Accepted Works

  • Notification of accepted works & award winners via email: by Monday, April 28, 2025.
  • Names of ‘Accepted Artists’ to be listed on the AAPL website: AAPLinc.org

Awards

1st Place $200 and 2nd Place $100 in each of 6 categories (Oil, Acrylic, Graphics, Pastel, Water media, and Sculpture)

Juror of Awards

AAPL Signature Member Margret Short. margretshort.com

Sales

  • Artwork will be for sale on our site for the duration of the show, unless works are specified as Not for Sale (NFS).
  • Terms: AAPL receives 30% commission of the sale price. If artwork sells after acceptance AAPL will receive the stated commission. AAPL promotes accepted work before the opening date.
  • Artists are responsible for the shipping in a timely manner if their artwork sells, invoicing the buyer or making other arrangements.

Artist Submission Agreement

Your online entry will constitute that you agree and acknowledge the terms and conditions set forth in this Prospectus.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on April 28, 2025.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (April 16, 2025.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

Need Assistance? For questions about the entry process or using this website, please check our Help Center or Entry Guide first for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips. Most answers can be found there quickly.

If you still need help, feel free to email ShowSubmit Support at [email protected], and we’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.