NEW YORK, November 2 - The American Artists Professional
League (AAPL), a leading national organization dedicated
to recognizing, encouraging and promoting traditional,
representational art, today
announced the award winners of its 80th Grand National
Exhibition.
Irene Bailey of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey has been
selected to receive the John Collins Memorial Award for
her oil painting entitled "The Trumpet Player."
Her work was selected from 98 oil
paintings in the competition. The award was presented
to Ms. Bailey by AAPL President Konrad Hansalik at the
AAPL's annual meeting and awards reception held in New
York City on November 2, 2008.
The non-profit AAPL has been devoted to the cause of fine
arts in America for 80 years. Each year, the organization
hosts its Grand National Exhibition, a show that highlights
major and emerging
professional artists in all media. Entries are accepted
from all 50 states and judged by a selection committee
consisting of professional artists.
This year, the American Artists Professional League's
80th Grand National Exhibition highlights the achievements
of 185 artists. The paintings and sculptures are on display
through November 7, 2008.
The AAPL, with approximately 1,000 members nationwide,
is headquartered at the Salmagundi Club Galleries, 47
Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10003.
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