”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 in October or November date & time to be announced
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
December 3, 2026 - January 8, 2027

Open to SPAP Artist and Signature Members in good standing, this show provides a new opportunity to exhibit studio works! Plus, a paintout on the church campus is planned for the day of the reception for exhibit by accepted artists. Click on the prospectus button for details.

Key Dates:
Nov 5 application deadline
Nov 12 artists notified of acceptance
Dec 2 artwork drop-off at the Murphey Gallery 9-10am
Dec 3 daytime optional plein air paintout for accepted artists on the church campus with a wet-painting exhibition
Dec 3 public reception at the Murphey Gallery 4-7pm
~Jan 8 tbd last day of show

“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 14 application deadline
~date tbd 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