The American Artists Professional League
The American Artists Professional League

Timeless

A juried, members only exhibition. September 19 – November 6, 2025 Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT
Deadline is August 21st. 6 weeks left to enter. Members Only.
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Deadline for entry: August 21, 2025

The historic Lyme Art Association plays host to the equally historic American Artists Professional League; art and history in timeless harmony. Timeless is a juried, contemporary take on realism, sourced from the curated group of AAPL members located across the country.

Venue

Goodman Gallery at the Lyme Art Association
90 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT

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]
  • Associate Artist Members and Young 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 contemporary or traditional realist works will be considered.
  • Acceptable media include, but are not limited to: oil, acrylic, water media, scratchboard, pastel, drawings, graphics (non-mechanical fine art prints; charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, etc.), 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.
  • Giclées, photographs, digital prints, paintings on photos, mechanical prints, AI- and digitally derived works are not eligible.
  • 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. Licensed images by others and master copies are not allowed. AAPL reserves the right to eliminate submitted artwork if the jurors feel the method of creation is in question. In cases where a work is under consideration for disqualification, efforts will be made to engage in a discussion with the artist regarding the techniques employed before any disqualifications are made. Progress pictures may be requested.
  • Fine art prints will be considered; woodblocks, linocut, etchings, monotypes, engravings, etc. Questions about prints: [email protected]
  • Framed work may not exceed 40 inches wide. The Exhibition Director will reject work that is too large to hang in the gallery at their discretion. To discuss the possibility of an exception, email [email protected] before submitting your application.
  • Work must be for sale. Sale prices for art should be in U.S. currency.
  • 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

  • $50 for the first entry, $20 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 Saturday, June 28, 2025–Thursday, August 21, 2025.
  • AAPL provides help with any application issues by contacting Alex Tibar at [email protected].
  • Submit digital files in the universal jpeg format - 1920 pixels on the longest 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.

    For instruction on taking the best image possible of your work, view AAPL’s guide: How to Photograph Artwork
  • 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.
  • No submissions will be accepted after midnight EST on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Note: Artwork entered by July 12 may be eligible for promotion.

Jury Process

  • Timeless is curated by the AAPL Board of Directors, and Guest Juror of Selection, AAPL Signature Member Del-Bourree Bach.
  • 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 an accurate representation of the work. Work misrepresented by the submitted image(s) will not be shown.

Notification of Accepted Works

  • Notification of accepted works via email: by Friday, August 29, 2025.
  • Names of ‘Accepted Artists’ to be listed on the AAPL website: AAPLinc.org
  • Accepted work will be showcased on AAPLinc.org in addition to the gallery show.

Delivery of Artwork

  • A handling fee of $30 in check form, paid to “LAA” will be required. Hand delivery and shipping instructions will be provided with the acceptance letter.
  • Artists who choose to ship artwork are responsible for all shipping costs to and from the Lyme Art Association.
  • Shipped work must specify the required receipt signature and include a prepaid return shipping label.
  • Work must be packed in an AirFloat StrongBox, or similar box. Please do not use packing peanuts, Boxes packed with styrofoam or peanuts will not be unpacked. AAPL has arranged for a discount with AirFloat; code AAPL2023.
  • All 2D artwork must be professionally presented, framed or gallery wrapped canvas with finished edges, wired, and ready to hang. Pedestals will be available for sculpture.
  • All shipped work must arrive by September 8, 2025.

Awards

Cash and merchandise awards: 1st Place $600, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $200, two Honorary Mentions of $50 each. American Art Collector and Fine Art Connoisseur magazines will award ad placements in their respective magazines.

Juror of Awards

AAPL Signature Member Del-Bourree Bach and Antonio Lones

Del-Bourree Bach, del-bourreebach.com

Contemporary realist Del-Bourree Bach is known for his striking and almost tactile depictions of man and nature. Although many of his paintings are inspired by the sea and the life in and around it, he enjoys painting many subjects from rural farms to western vistas to city sidewalks. His painting invites viewers to enter into the scene and challenge them to create their own stories and impressions. Primarily a studio painter, he works mainly in acrylic, but also enjoys transparent watercolor.

Del's work is included in many private and public collections including the Florence Griswold Museum in CT, the Albrecht Kemper Museum in MO, the Salmagundi Club New York and the U. S. Embassy and Coast Guard Art Collections. He has received over 250 awards in regional, national and international competition including the George Gray Award from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Robert Sanstrom Prize and Gold Medal from the National Society of Painter in Casein and Acrylic (the first artist honored with this award) and the Silver Medal of Honor from the Allied Artists of America and Audubon Artists. He was honored by the Artists for Conservation for "Artistic Excellence and Extraordinary Dedication to Conservation". In 2016 he was awarded Best Acrylic Painting in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Best of America and achieved Master Status, an honor shared by only a dozen living artists.


Antonio Lones, antoniolones.com

Antonio Lones has been creating artwork for over ten years. He began his artistic journey in his home country of El Salvador, and later moved to the United States. He has a body of work that includes still lifes, portraits, and figurative work. Antonio is an instructor at ARA Boston.

Currently, Antonio is exploring the use of everyday objects in his paintings. He seeks to capture the beauty of simple things: a pair of boots, a small squash, or some sunflowers. His paintings reveal to the viewer the shapes, colors, and forms of objects that often go unnoticed.

Antonio draws inspiration for his artwork from his worldview and his ability to tell a personal story, often sharing the culture of his native country in his paintings. He strives to create balance in his paintings through his astute understanding of artistic elements, such as composition, design, and color harmonies.

Sales

  • Artwork will be for sale on our site for the duration of the show.
  • Terms: AAPL & LAA receive 30% commission of the sale price, the artist will receive 70%. If artwork sells after acceptance AAPL will receive the stated commission. AAPL promotes accepted work before the opening date.
  • LAA will collect the Connecticut sales tax.
  • Shipping of sold work will take place at the end of the show. The artist’s empty box will be returned.

Artist Submission Agreement

The Lyme Art Association and AAPL assume no responsibility for loss or damage to any artwork for any reason. Your online entry will constitute that you agree and acknowledge the terms and conditions outlined in this Prospectus.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 29, 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 (August 21, 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

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For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.