73rd Annual Exhibition of Traditional Realism
Academic Artists Association
73rd Annual National Exhibition of Traditional Realism
Opening Reception: May 21, 2023, 1:00pm–4:00pm
Exhibit Dates: May 21–June 18, 2023
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 1:00–5:00pm
Since its inception, the Academic Artists Association has grown from its modest beginnings to a national membership of more than 250. AAA is unique in its list of members. When an artist’s work has been selected at least two times for the Annual National Exhibition, they are invited to become a member.
Realism, as defined by the Academic Artist, would be representational art work encompassing a wide range of art from soft impressionism, through detailed photo realism in watercolor, pastel, oil, and acrylic mediums. Sculpture is also exhibited in stone, bronze and many modern and unique mediums.
The Academic Artists has stayed on track by continuously promoting quality fine art and offering these extremely popular national exhibitions to the public.
AWARDS
Academic Honor Award
- Ralph Acosta, Peter’s Boat
- Serena Bates, Isjborns – Ice Bears
- Douglas Gillette, Scottsville Beach
- Barbara S. Groff, Boy with Thorn (Spinario)
- Barbara Lussier, Fleeting Moments
- Steve Wilda, Broken Faces
Alden Bryan Memorial Award for Oil Landscape
- JoAnn Denehy, Quintessential N. E. Barn, Early Spring
Marguerite & Francis Walker Memorial Award
- Glenn Murray, Mel’s Truck Sales
Academic Excellence Award
- Douglas Aja, Dionysus
- Karen Israel, In the Corner Office
- Janis Mattson, Pie Birds
- Scott Rhoades, My Grandfather’s Glove
- Gene Riley, The Guest
- Harry Ruddock III, In Repose
Mary Bryan Memorial Award for Watercolor
- Gerarde Doucette, Mon Nouveau Chapeau
Clarence F. & Helen G. Prince Memorial Award
- Jo Ellen Reinhardt, Nature’s Bride
Academic Merit Award
- T.A. Charron, Shoreline Song
- Christine Ivers, Ghosts
- Karie O’Donnell, Sarah Entangled
- Donna Shaw, Dandelion Garden
- June Webster, Candy Caper
Best in Show
- Jeff Kern, The Noble Profession
If you are interested in purchasing any of the pieces in the exhibit, please email info@artscentereast.org with the title of the piece and the artist’s name.
*All images are the property of the artists are are not for individual downloads.
Exhibits at Arts Center East are free and open to the public. We are grateful for the support from our community and visitors.
Juror
Del-Bourree Bach
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