Academic Artists Association

Founded by Springfield artist Harriet R. Lumis in 1949 in response to the developing trend in the art world away from representational work, Academic Artists Association has remained true to Lumis’ founding principals. Each year, the Association has sponsored a show representing the finest of realism in art.

Academic Artists Association's opportunity listings

  1. Type
    Compete
    Opportunity
    76th Annual National Exhibition of Traditional Realism Academic Artists Association

    U.S. National Deadline: August 10, 2026 – Academic Artists Association is now accepting entries for its 76th National Exhibition of Traditional Realism. Any original representational art in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Graphics, Pastels and Sculpture will be considered…

    Location
    VernonCT, United States
    Date Posted
    29 Jul 2026