”GRASS, STONE, AND SKY” SHOW AT THE AMERIND MUSEUM
June - November, 2026

Sonoran Plein Air Painters will exhibit artwork from accepted Artist and Signature level members at the Amerind Museum from June through November 2026.

Dedicated to archaeology, Native cultures and Western art, the Amerind Museum is surrounded by the spectacular boulders of Texas Canyon in Dragoon, AZ. The grounds are also a frequent SPAP PaintOut location.

submission is now closed

Reception at Amerind will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:00noon.
Last Day of show - November 29

Artist retrieves art - First week of December date & time to be announced

“From Plein Air to Studio” at St. Philips in the Hills - Murphey Gallery in Tucson
opening on March 5, 2027 and running until April 1, 2027

About the Show
The Sonoran Plein Air Painters invites all eligible Artist and Signature level members to participate in “From Plein Air to Studio” show at St. Philip’s in the Hills’ Murphey Gallery in Tucson running from March 5, 2027 through April 1, 2027.

A Show of Studio Works
This show provides an exciting opportunity to exhibit studio works! Artwork that depicts our surrounding landscape ranging from representational to abstract styles are welcome. Artwork size is limited to a maximum of 36 inches in width including the frame. Each artist is limited to submit two (2) pieces for consideration.

Special Paintout for Accepted Artists
A paintout on the church campus is planned for the day of the Opening Reception on Friday, March 5, 2027 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for accepted artists. Artwork created at this paintout will be exhibited at the reception. More details about this paintout will follow.

Venue
Founded in 1936, St. Philip’s was built in the style of Spanish Colonial architecture, also called Neo-Mission. St Philip’s is similar to the Franciscan mission churches built in California over 400 years ago and is on the National Register of Historic Places and is located at the corner of River and Campbell, 4440 N Campbell Avenue.

Key Dates:
Oct 15 - Applications for submission will open
Nov 5 - Application deadline
Nov 12 - Artists notified of acceptance
Mar 3 - Artwork drop-off at the Murphey Gallery 8:30-9:30am
Mar 5 - Show is open
Mar 5 - Opening Public Reception at the Murphey Gallery 4-7pm
Mar 5 - Daytime optional plein air paintout for accepted artists on the church campus with a wet-painting exhibition 1:00-4:00pm
Mar 7 - Second Reception for Congregation Members 11am-1pm
Apr 1 - Last day of show
Apr 2 - Artwork pick up at Murphey Gallery 9-10am

“Harmony: Where the Desert Meets the Sky” at the “Tucson J” - the Jewish Community Center
February 25, 2027 - April 4, 2027

Open to All SPAP Members in good standing, this show will be held in the gallery of the Jewish Community Center known as the “Tucson J”, a vibrant and welcoming space to exhibit SPAP member artworks. Click on the prospectus button for details.

Key Dates:
Dec 1 applications open via ShowSubmit
Dec 14 application deadline
Dec 22 artists notified of acceptance
Feb 16 artwork drop-off at the Tucson J 9-10am
Feb 25 public reception at the Tucson J 6-7:30pm
Apr 4 last day of show
Apr 5 pick up artwork at the Tucson J 9-10am

TIERRA SECA 2026 was held at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Ironwood Gallery featuring artwork by SPAP ARTIST AND SIGNATURE MEMBERS