Plein Air Painters of NM

04/27/2026

Painting out at Los Alamos!

04/12/2026

2026 SIGN UP Let's Go Fly A Kite Non-Juried Paint Out and Show

When: 22 Apr 2026 8:00 AM, MDT
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center, Los Alamos, NM

Will you be attending?

EVENT DETAILS:
Paint Out Available to the first 40 PAPNM Members with payment of $39.30 (wait list will be available once limit reached)

Paint Out: April 22 - noon April 28

Turn-in 10 AM to Noon April 28

Show at the Fuller Lodge : April 28- May 30, 2026

VIP Reception and Awards Ceremony May 1, 4:00-5:30 PM

Public Opening Reception May 1, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Judge of Awards Michele Byrne

FULLER LODGE ART CENTER*

2132 Central Ave

Los Alamos, NM 87544

505-662-1635

2026 Let's Go Fly A Kite Los Alamos Paint Out and Show is a cooperative effort between PAPNM and the Los Alamos Arts Council.

For suggested painting locations around Los Alamos click here.

Event Details: Visit the 2026 Let's Go Fly A Kite Los Alamos Paint Out and Show page for more information and ongoing updates and additional details about the Paint Out and the Show.

Picnic - We are also having a fun picnic with activities and games on Friday 4/24 from 11 AM to 1 PM. More information will be sent to you after you sign up for the Let's Go Fly A Kite Plein Air Event and Show.

Workshop: A few spaces are left for the Click here for more information and to register for the Michele Byrne one day workshop on April 29th, "Embracing Shadow: Painting the Poetry of Light".

Questions: Jane Frederick or Adrienne Weber, Event Co-Chairs

Please read the prospectus. No refunds.

Special thanks to Stephanie West for designing the kite logo for our event.

* Fuller Lodge Art Center is under the umbrella of the Los Alamos Arts Council, a non-profit community organization

04/04/2026

Greetings from PAPNM President, Kirk Winn!
Paul Murray, a talented fine artist and UNM alumnus, and I had the opportunity to attend the UNM Art Career Day. During the event, we promoted the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) by emphasizing its engaging workshops, paint-outs, and competitions focused on outdoor painting. The interactions with UNM students were enjoyable and engaging.

03/18/2026

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Plein Air Painters of New Mexico

12/01/2025

Here's hoping everyone enjoyed a wonderful, warm Thanksgiving!
Next up is our December retreat at the Abiquiu Inn, Dec. 11-14. More than 2 dozen plein air artists will be painting in and around Abiquiu, NM. If you're lucky to be staying there, you might spot a few of us!
Cheers, and Happy Holidays

09/08/2025

Check out the Show Album!
https://papnm.wildapricot.org/page-1861724

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SHOW WINNERS!!

Pleased to share the Award winners:
Best of Show: "Help Wanted' by Wendy Ahlm
Second Place: "Cuervo Gas" by Carolyn Lindsey
Third Place: "Blue Swallow Nocturne" by Michele Byrne
Honorable Mention: "Cafe Stop, Tucumcari " by Lisa Flynn
Honorable Mention: Frankie's - Once a Bus Depot by Phyllis Gunderson
People’s Choice went to Dick Wimberly for "The Owner’s Baby: ’50 Roadmaster"

Plein Air Painters of New Mexico

11/24/2024

PAPNM members unanimously elected a new board of directors for 2025 during an all-member meeting November 23 in Santa Fe. The new board will be in place on Jan. 1, 2025. The newly elected board members are:
President -- Jack McGowan
Vice President -- Marcia Williams
Treasurer -- Jane Frederick
Secretary -- Kirk Winn
Sponsor Director -- Debbie Fowler
Membership and Education Director -- Deanne Kroll
Communications Director -- soon to be filled
Past President -- Barbara Coleman
The photo below is of outgoing President Barbara Coleman (left) and newly elected President Jack McGowan (right).

11/24/2024

Congratulations to the award winners in PAPNM's Winter Light Small Works Show. The awards were announced byJudge of Awards John Lintott during the opening reception and awards ceremony November 23, 2024, at Legends of the West Gallery in Santa Fe. Dick Wimberly serves as show chairperson.
The awards and winners are:
Best of Show: Carolyn Lindsey for "Line Shack"
2nd Place: Damien Gonzales for "Truchas Peaks from the Badlands"
3rd Place: Roger Gathman for "Shadows in Snow"
Honorable Mention: Douglas Hemler for "Dreaming of Spring"
Artist's Members Honorable Mention: Wendy Ahlm for "Summer Ride"
President's Award: Lewis Williams for "Reason to Walk Away"
Legends of the West Fine Art Gallery Award: Stephanie West for "Oldest Church in Santa Fe"

09/01/2024

Congratulations to the 10 award winners of PAPNM's 16th Annual National Show. The awards, selected by judge of awards Kathleen Hudson, were announced Saturday evening at the opening reception at Legends of the West Gallery in Santa Fe. The show continues through September 30.
The awards were as follows:
Best of Show: "La Cueva Greens" by John Meister
Best of Signature Members: "Warm Winter's Day" by Dick Wimberly
Best Artist Member: "Down by the River" by Nancy Bea Miller
Artist Member Award of Excellence: "Cloud Rest Pool" by Lewis Williams
Artist Members Honorable Mention: "Day's End" by Carolyn Lindsey
PAPNM Founder's Award: "Peaceful Pond at the Wildlife Refuge" by Donna Barnhill
Louisa McElwain Memorial Award: "April Sky" by Kathleen Reilly
Jeffrey Potter Memorial Award: "Last Light in Early May" by Ed Zorensky
Joe Anna Arnett Memorial Award: "The Walking Path" by Barbara Coleman
Legends of the West Gallery Award: "Galisteo Basin" by Peter Grab

Images of the award winners are posted in the same order as the list above.

08/12/2024

Congratulations to the award winners of PAPNM's Los Alamos Paint Out and Show. The paint out was held in the Los Alamos area from July 26-31 and the show, consisting of 60 paintings in various media, is at the Fuller Lodge Art Gallery August 2-31. Taos artist Peggy Immel was the judge of awards.
Best in Show went to Rachel Pearson for her 20x16 inch pastel titled "Into the Woods."
Second Place Overall went to Jennifer Leon Deer for her 12x18 inch oil on board titled "Trap Mesa."
Third Place Overall went to Wendy Ahlm for her 10x8 inch gouache titled "Midsummer's Day."
Honorable Mention went to Madina Croce for her 16x20 inch oil on linen titled "View Toward Black Mesa.
Honorable Mention wen to Gwen Ethelbah for her 12x12 inch oil titled "East Jemez Road #2."
Best of Tiny Treasures went Colleen Z. Gregoire for her 2x3 inch oil titrled "Shadow's Edge."
The images below are the award-winning paintings in the order given above.