Highlighting the Diversity of the American Plains Through Art

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ABOUT US
The American Plains Artists or APA was first organized in 1982 as a small group of artists who banded together to highlight through their art, the variety to be found in the vast region known as the American Plains.
From these humble beginnings, the APA today has expanded into a nonprofit organization with a growing membership of both signature and associate members.
Activities of the APA include organizing an annual juried show to encourage, inform and reward artists working in traditional media who maintain high standards of quality and integrity in their representational recordings and artistic expressions of the heritage and history of the Plains. Additional activities include scholarships, workshops, demonstrations and lectures, and an opportunity for members to network among other members.
Announcements
2025 Show Calendar
- APA 40th Annual Juried Show October 16, 2025 – January 5, 2026 at the Pearce Museum at Navarro College – Corsicana, TX
- View the 2025 Signature Show! Representing the work of APA Signature Artists
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View our 2025 Juried National Show! Showcasing 79 works of art.
More info on our shows and events page.
APA Officers

J.I Mcelroy
President

Fritzi Heron
Vice President

Lou Albright
Secretary

Treasurer

Jammey Huggins
Historian