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5th Annual AIS   Associate Member Online Exhibition

Entry fee starts at $20 and you can

enter up to five images. 

Open for entries

June 15 - July 15, 2025

Entries will be accepted at ShowSubmit.com

REMEMBER: Acceptance into any AIS Online Exhibition does NOT count toward AIS Signature membership.

AWARDS

Best Impressionist Work/Best of Show: $2,000

Award of Distinction Featured Artist in Fine Art Connoisseur ($1000 value)

Three Awards of Merit $750 for each

Ten Honorable Mentions: $75 for each

Awards Judge   Brienne M. Brown AIS

Much to her mother’s indignation, Brienne owned little clothing that was not covered in paint. From a very young age, Brienne showed talent in art and music, but wanted to pursue a career in the sciences. She started her education at the University of Utah as a double major (Art and Chemistry), eventually receiving a BS in Chemistry and finishing with a Master’s degree in 2004. After graduation, Brienne worked in a Toxicology lab. Though she painted some by taking an occasional class, as the years wore on, she realized she wanted more art in her life than a career in science would allow. She was surprised and delighted to find great fulfillment in painting. In fact, it became a necessity.

After leaving her job as a toxicologist to raise her first child in 2008, Brienne had the opportunity to paint more consistently. Prioritizing painting and taking workshops from artists she admired paid off. Soon she was not only exhibiting and entering shows regularly, but also winning awards. Brienne holds signature membership status for the National Watercolor Society, American Impressionist Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, and Utah Watercolor Society. Her work has been published in Splash 17 Best of Watercolor: Inspired Subjects, PleinAir Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, International Artist Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine.

Brienne’s passion is watercolor and plein air painting. She also enjoys oil painting in her studio to create larger works. Every year, she participates in several national juried and invitation plein air events across the country. She has won many top awards in many plein air competitions. Brienne is a popular instructor and teaches workshops in-person and online. She has also been invited to judge watercolor and plein air art shows.

“I find beauty in everyday life, the so called ‘mundane’. Ordinary people going about their everyday lives inspire me. I especially enjoy painting en plein air, where each painting reminds me of where I was, of the experiences I had, the sounds, smells, and the people I met. As I try and capture the essence of a scene, my paintings are always more about a moment in time than about a particular location. I enjoy sharing how I see the world.”

How many paintings can I enter?   AIS members may enter up to five artworks. Only one will be accepted. 
What's the entry fee?   $20 for your first painting and $10 per painting up to a total of five paintings.  
How do sales work?   A link to your website is listed in the digital catalog. Artists retain 100% of commission! 
Can I enter artwork that is sold? Or what if I don't want to sell my artwork?  Artwork does not have to be for sale. Your artwork can be in a gallery or in another exhibition. 
Can I enter a piece that did not get accepted into other AIS exhibitions?  Yes, you may enter artwork NOT accepted into any previous exhibition. 
 How will AIS display the work?    All accepted works will be posted in a special AIS online gallery and AIS Facebook pages.
  What size is accepted?    Any size with no limitations!
  Do I have to frame my piece to enter?   No, you do not have to frame your piece! 
 Do we ship our accepted work?  NO!  This is an online, virtual exhibit! 
 Is it juried the same as other exhibitions?    YES! Five Signature Members will jury the show in a blind process. 


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