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
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APA Signature Show July 5-26th 2025, in the IMPACT Gallery at the Prairie Arts Center, 416 N Jeffers, in North Platte, NE | Reception July 5th
APA 40th Annual Juried Show October 16, 2025 – January 5, 2026 at the Pearce Museum at Navarro College – Corsicana, TX | Opening Reception October 16th (Artist entries will begin June 21 – August 23, 2025)
- View the 2024 Signature Show! Representing the work of APA artists from 10 states!
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