ABOUT

PAPNM Online Contests are online shows of original two-dimensional en plein air artwork by members of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM). The paintings reflect contest themes.  

See Online Contestsfor more information.  

The public and collectors are invited to view the paintings on the website's Online Contest Album pages.

The award winning paintings will be announced by email and highlighted on PAPNM's website and on social media. 

PAPNM is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization of artists dedicated to preserving and promoting painting "en plein air" - in the open air or outdoors.

ELIGIBILITY

• This call is for all current PAPNM members working in two-dimensional mediums limited to: oil media (traditional and water-mixable), wet media (acrylic, watercolor, and gouache), and dry media (pastel and graphite).  
  
• PAPNM members of the following levels are eligible to enter paintings into any contest album: artist members, signature members, master signature members.
  
• PAPNM Membership for the current year must be active with dues paid in full before being able to enter a painting into the album. To join click Join Us and follow instructions.
• All PAPNM members (including Patrons) may vote for their favorite contest painting.

AGREEMENT OF ENTRY & LIABILITY

• PAPNM has the right to refuse or disqualify any work that fails to meet eligibility, entry and exhibition requirements 
• Neither PAPNM nor its volunteers will be held responsible for any loss or damage to the image.  
  
• PAPNM reserves the right to reproduce accepted artwork for publicity purposes.  
• PAPNM reserves the right to reject work deemed unsuitable for public viewing.  

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Each artist may submit ONE image per contest. 
  
• It must be painted in the given contest time-frame.
• There is no entry fee.
  
• Work must be at least 80% completed "en plein air" (outside in 'fresh air')*
• Your signature MUST not show.
• Work must be of a scene executed in real life.* 
• Work should capture the spirit of the contest theme.
• Work must be painted during the specified contest period. 
• Work must not violate copyright laws.  All work must be original concept and painted solely by the entering artist.
• Work done under the guidance of an instructor are not eligible for entry.

* Unless otherwise specified for a particular contest

UPLOAD IMAGE

1. Navigate to the contest album page
   
2. Log on as a member if you haven't already done so.
   
3. Select the Upload photos button. The button is only visible if you are logged on AND during the Upload period.
4. A popup “Upload photos” will appear with five lines (use only ONE). 
   
5. Select a Choose File option on one line; a display of your computer’s file structure will appear.
6. Select the desired image on your computer (on the phone, you may need to navigate to the photo album to find the image) and then 
7. Select the Open button .
8. Select Upload at the bottom of the original Upload photos' popup window;  your image image will appear on the website at the end of the list of images on this album page.
9. The appearance of the image on the Album page is acknowledgement that it is in the system. 

Your image should appear after a few moments. If it does not, then quit the website and try again. If it still doesn't load, send an email/message to the contest coordinator putting PAPNM Online Contests in the subject line (coordinator available on the Online Contests page). 

CAPTION IMAGE

1. Select your image in the Album to enlarge/edit.
   
2. Select the Add Caption - at the bottom of the image.
3. In the caption box that appears under the enlarged image, type in:  the title , medium, size, painting location and sale price (if desired).  Do not place your name in the caption.
4. Select Save. 
   

Example,
The Magical Colors of the Fall
oil, 8” x 10”, Santa Fe, $600 (or NFS).

(new on 9/17/2021: use the same style as the example with single Upper case main words in titles with lower case otherwise, lower case medium. Note: no quotes)

EDIT THE CAPTION

1. BE SURE YOU ARE LOGGED ON.
2. Select the image to enlarge 
3. Select the Edit button at the bottom of the image.
4. Enter the changes in the caption box.
5. Select Save.