10th Annual Impressions: Small Works Showcase

J. Petter Galleries
Douglas, Michigan

A complete list of events/schedule will be available on the AIS website. All current paid AIS members will receive updates via the AIS email newsletter.

Please read carefully and follow instructions completely and accurately. There can be no exceptions.

Best of Show $5,000 Cash. Over $25,000 in cash and awards will be presented.

Howard Friedland AISM

To join online www.americanimpressionistsociety.org.

All entries will be made at the risk of the entrant. Care and caution will be exercised in the handling of all art work however neither AIS nor J. Petter Galleries may be held responsible for loss or damage. Artists are responsible for insuring their work at all times - during transit and while they are on the J. Petter Galleries premises. Digital images are assumed to be accurate representations of the entrant’s original artworks. Artwork that differs markedly from the submitted image will be disqualified. The artist retains copyright to his/her image(s), however, by submitting to this show, artist agrees to AIS's use of the images for publicity (including future AIS event promotion) and archival purposes. Artist agrees to abide by all rules in this prospectus. Submission of entries and entry fee, which is non-refundable, constitute agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Artist 60%, J. Petter Galleries 40%. All work MUST be for sale and must be priced according to your standard pricing. Paintings that do not reflect the artist's current pricing structure may be disqualified) No price changes will be accepted once you have submitted your entry. No NFS or POR. An artist who withdraws an entry after acceptance into the exhibition shall not be eligible to enter any AIS exhibition for the two succeeding years. Any accepted work which is presold MUST be included in the show. Presales must be completed through J. Petter Galleries. Sales commission applies.

All entries must be submitted through ShowSubmit

No exceptions can be made to the following dates.

Friday, January 2, 2026–Monday, February 2, 2026
Entries accepted at www.showsubmit.com

Monday, February 2, 2026
Deadline: Midnight Pacific time (PST). Due to the extremely high number of last-minute entries each year, we highly recommend entering well before the final deadline to avoid possible last minute issues that can arise, especially if you are not familiar with the entry system. Check the image requirements and entry instructions.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jury results will be emailed to entrants and posted on AIS website.

April 20 - 25
Artists ship accepted work to J. Petter Galleries. Artists must provide a prepaid return shipping label. Paintings will be returned in the same box as sent. Artists are required to ship artwork in a commercial box brands such as MasterPak, Airfloat Systems, Uline or FEDEX. No other boxes accepted. J. Petter Galleries will refuse delivery of your artwork if not in approved container.

Saturday, April 25
Last day for accepted works to arrive at J. Petter Galleries

Saturday, May 2
AIS Opening Reception & Awards Presentation AND Wet Wall Sale

May 30
Last day of exhibition

By June 30
Unsold work shipped back to artists. Hand delivered works must be picked up with arrangements with J. Petter Galleries

“To promote the appreciation of American Impressionism through exhibitions, workshops, programs and other media."

Membership is open to American Impressionist artists who are legal US residents or anyone wishing to support American Impressionism. Founded in 1998, AIS is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.

Contact Liz Ahrens, AIS Executive Director
231-881-7685
[email protected]
www.americanimpressionistsociety.org

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on February 25, 2026.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking 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 (February 2, 2026.)
• 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

For questions about AIS or this Prospectus, please contact Elizabeth Ahrens ([email protected]).

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.