16th Annual Salon Art Prize Monthly Awards Awards

April 2026 Awards

By kstoberMay 27, 2026No Comments

JURIED FINALISTS

The judge for the April 2026 Salon Art Prize was Catherine Saks, owner and curator of Saks Gallery in Cherry Creek, CO.

Each month all the entries are reviewed and scored by a judge. The paintings with the highest scores are juried in as the Finalists. The awards for the monthly competition are selected from this group of finalists.

A person in a wide-brimmed hat decorated with flowers walks along a sandy beach, carrying several colorful bags and cushions with the ocean and rocks visible in the background. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Two vintage oil lanterns hang on a rustic wall beside a window. Sunlight streams in, casting soft shadows. Below the lanterns sits a black pot, and on the windowsill are two round objects and a basket with fabric. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Sunlight filters through tall trees onto a grassy field bordered by a stone fence. Two barns sit in the background, and long shadows stretch across the ground, highlighting the warmth of an autumn afternoon. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Impressionist painting of a serene landscape with rolling green hills, a reflective body of water in the foreground, and blue mountains under a partly cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A doe and a fawn stand among sagebrush in a sunlit forest of slender, white-barked trees with green foliage, surrounded by dappled sunlight and dense greenery. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A serene lake with clear water is bordered by pine trees and snow-capped mountains in the distance. Fallen logs and branches float on the water near the grassy shoreline under a partly cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Watercolor painting of rustic wooden cabins scattered across a dry, rocky desert landscape with sparse bushes. Dramatic cliffs and mountains rise in the background under a soft, pastel-hued sky at sunset. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A snowy landscape with evergreen trees and bare bushes along a small stream, set against distant snow-covered hills under a cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

An impressionist painting of a quiet street with soft sunlight, trees with sparse leaves, a bridge in the background, and houses on the right. The brushstrokes create a serene, slightly blurred atmosphere. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A woman wearing a beanie and a denim jacket stands in front of a weathered, graffiti-covered wall, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The image is in black and white. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Two cowboys in hats and scarves sit on horseback in a grassy field with trees and cows in the background. One cowboy leans toward the other as they talk, their horses standing close together. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A detailed, front-facing view of a black steam locomotive numbered 1309 sits on tracks at a station, with steam rising and a red caboose visible in the background to the right. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Impressionist painting of a landscape with a blue sky, distant mountains, and a marsh with blue water and golden grasses in the foreground. The artists signature, A. Busci, is visible in the bottom right corner. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A group of six chickens with vivid red combs stand closely together against a bright green background with swirling leafy patterns and yellow flowers. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A soft, dreamy night landscape with a glowing full moon in a misty blue sky, faintly illuminating trees, a quiet river, and gentle reflections on the water. Small fireflies dot the dark foreground. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A decorative wrought iron balcony and railing cast intricate shadows on a peach-colored wall. Sunlight highlights the ornate designs, and a dark doorway opens onto the small balcony. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A vibrant sunset over a calm ocean, with pink and purple clouds filling the sky. Gentle waves reflect the colorful light. Silhouetted plants are in the foreground, and a distant shoreline is visible on the horizon. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A young girl in a sleeveless dress stands in shallow ocean waves, her hair blowing as she plays in the water, creating splashes around her feet. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Impressionist painting of a vibrant autumn landscape with colorful trees in red, orange, and yellow hues, a small path, green grass in the foreground, and distant mountains under a blue sky with white clouds. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Two people on horseback ride through a grassy plain under a dramatic sky, with dark storm clouds and rain in the background and a bright break in the clouds letting sunlight through. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Three people sail a small boat with a white and yellow sail on shimmering blue water with mountains in the background under a bright sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A landscape painting of a sunset sky with soft clouds in shades of blue, orange, and yellow above a dark, flat horizon and fields, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A pastel painting depicts a tranquil marsh at sunset, with soft orange and pink hues in the sky, lush green grass, tall reeds, reflective water, and silhouetted trees in the background. The artists signature is visible at the bottom. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A person draped in a patterned lace shawl sits in darkness, holding a lit candle that softly illuminates their face and attire, creating a mysterious and ethereal atmosphere. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A man in a suit lies on the ground at night, resting his head on his hand and gazing forward. Beside him is a pile of tangled rope, and the scene is dark and somber with a barely visible horizon. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A serene lakeside scene at sunset, with the sun glowing above distant trees, its light reflecting on calm water. A small house stands on stilts over the lake, surrounded by wooden posts and soft, colorful reflections. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

An impressionist painting of the ocean at sunset, with waves crashing onto the shore under a cloudy sky lit by golden and pink sunlight. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A ceramic vase filled with soft white and pale yellow roses sits on a surface against a muted, warm-toned background in this realistic still life painting. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A colorful painting of a quiet, sunlit town square features a white gazebo surrounded by trees and houses with picket fences. Shadows from the trees create patterns on the pink and purple pavement. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A watercolor painting of a two-story farmhouse with a front porch, surrounded by tall trees and bushes. A dirt path leads from the foreground to the house, set under a cloudy, gray sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A painting of a landscape showing distant mountains under a cloudy sky, with sun rays breaking through. In the foreground, there is green grass and wildflowers, with dark trees to the left. The overall mood is serene and atmospheric. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A painted portrait of a middle-aged man with short dark hair, wearing glasses and a blue plaid shirt, smiling against a textured gray background. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

An impressionistic painting of a rocky coastline with jagged rocks in the foreground, blue-green waves crashing onto the shore, and a cloudy sky above. The artists signature is visible in the lower right corner. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A sunlit rural scene with several horses grazing in a misty field, surrounded by trees. A large tree stands in the foreground, and a blue water trough sits near a fence. The morning light creates a peaceful, golden atmosphere. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A sailboat with a large American flag glides across the ocean under a partly cloudy sky, with several other sailboats visible in the distance. The water reflects the sunlight, creating a serene scene. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A still life painting of a wooden chest with a carved ornament, feathers, a pine cone, a bird’s nest in a small pedestal bowl, a brown jug, two small shells, and a branch with golden leaves. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A painting of two people walking down a sunlit path surrounded by green trees and bushes, with dappled sunlight and a serene, natural atmosphere. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Sunlight streams through tall, dense trees in a lush green forest, illuminating ferns and undergrowth on the forest floor. The scene feels peaceful with dappled light and layers of foliage. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A shirtless man with a towel around his waist stands at a bathroom sink, looking into a mirror. His reflection shows him adjusting a shaving brush. Natural light streams through a window beside him. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A realistic painting of two brown horses wearing harnesses, standing side by side, with detailed leather straps and metal hardware visible against a dark background. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A cowboy in a red shirt and wide-brim hat rides a bucking horse across a dusty plain, with dirt flying and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Several shiny metallic spheres of varying sizes are scattered on a smooth, light gray surface, reflecting their surroundings and each other. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A group of helmeted guinea fowl walk through tall, golden-brown grass, blending into the field with their dark, speckled feathers and red and white faces. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A soft, dreamy landscape painting of a misty sunrise or sunset, with pastel pinks, purples, and blues blending in the sky over a dark, hazy foreground. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A Native American elder wearing a detailed feathered headdress and traditional regalia stands in front of a faded American flag background, looking solemnly to the side. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A serene, misty landscape with a blue-green hue shows a waterfall cascading down rocky terrain under a glowing sun or moon, surrounded by softly blurred trees and reflecting in a calm pool below. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A sunlit forest path in autumn, with trees on both sides displaying bright yellow, orange, and green leaves. Shadows and patches of sunlight dapple the ground, and a clear blue sky is visible through the foliage. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A painting of a longhorn cow standing in a sunlit grassy field with a calf beneath her, surrounded by trees and a blue sky in the background. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A woman wearing a dark striped dress and a crown of sunflowers raises her hand gently. Behind her, pastel purple and yellow flowers hang against a pale blue background. The lighting is soft and the expression is contemplative. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A sunlit view of a yellow Victorian-style house with large windows and ornate architectural details, partially obscured by lush green bushes and colorful flowers, under a clear blue sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A watercolor painting of a city street with tall buildings, elevated train tracks, parked cars, and people walking on the sidewalk under a clear sky. Streetlights and reflections are visible on the pavement. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A watercolor painting of a sailboat docked at a pier, with its reflection visible in the calm water and trees in the background under a cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A realistic painting of three acorns and oak leaves tied with a red string, hanging on a green wooden panel. A small white moth hovers nearby, adding a delicate touch to the composition. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A serene painting depicts a calm seashore at sunset, with gentle waves, pastel-colored clouds, and a soft gradient sky blending blues, pinks, and yellows. The artist’s signature appears in the bottom right corner. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A snowy farm landscape at sunset, with orange and blue hues in the sky. Barns and outbuildings have warm lights inside, and dark shapes of cattle are visible in the snowy field. Mountains are silhouetted in the distance. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Impressionist-style painting of a sunlit forest with tall green and golden trees, a small pond or creek in the center, and reflections of foliage on the water under a soft, light-filled sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A waterfall cascades over rocky ledges surrounded by lush green trees, with sunlight illuminating parts of the water and rocks, creating a natural, serene scene. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A serene coastal landscape painting featuring turquoise water, rocky cliffs, and green foliage with distant hills and a pale blue sky in the background. Sunlight reflects on the water’s surface. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Three horses stand closely together in a black-and-white image, their heads gently touching and facing the same direction, creating a calm and intimate scene against a soft, cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

An impressionist painting of a mountain range with jagged peaks under a blue sky, featuring vibrant green, yellow, and pink brushstrokes depicting a lively, colorful landscape in the foreground. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A still life painting of an orange lily in a blue pot and a leafy green plant in a yellow jug, set on a striped cloth with another yellow jug beside them. Shadows of the plants are cast on the white wall in the background. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A male and female ballet dancer perform an elegant duet. The woman wears a white tutu and tiara, while the man wears a white costume. They embrace gracefully on a dark stage, both standing en pointe. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Four vibrant orchid plants in decorative pots sit on a table, with a smaller orchid in a terracotta pot protected by a glass dome in the center. The background is dark, highlighting the colorful flowers and lush green leaves. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A colorful autumn scene shows an old train depot, weathered wooden buildings, and a bright yellow locomotive beside a lamppost. Trees with orange leaves and a puddle reflect the blue sky and clouds. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A vibrant arrangement of lilies in various colors—white, pink, red, and yellow—lies on a reflective black surface with green leaves, set against a dark background. Some petals and glass shards are scattered around. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

An impressionist-style painting of a small stream winding through a forest with bare trees and patches of sunlight on the grassy banks. The colors are cool with hints of yellow and purple, evoking early spring or late autumn. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and blue clothing rides a brown horse through a grassy field, with tall pine trees and distant blue hills in the background under a clear sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A snow-covered forest scene with a large tree trunk in the foreground, its branches and nearby rocks and shrubs blanketed in snow, surrounded by shaded pine trees and a snowy hillside. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A colorful painting of a sunlit street scene with people walking near large, ornate yellow buildings featuring arches and intricate architectural details. The style is loose and impressionistic. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, blue shirt, and chaps walks beside a brown horse on a grassy area near a wooden structure, with trees and sunlight in the background. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A misty landscape with green fields in the foreground, rows of crops, and clusters of trees on the left and in the background under a cloudy, gray sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A vibrant red wooden door set in an old, weathered stone wall, partially framed by green ivy vines. A window with pink curtains and potted plants is visible in the upper left corner. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A sunlit park with lush green trees, a stone path, benches, lamp posts, and patches of sunlight and shadow on the ground, creating a peaceful atmosphere. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

An impressionist painting of mountains, trees, and a river under a partly cloudy sky, with vibrant greens, purples, and blues, reflecting the landscape in the water below. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

Watercolor painting of a coastal landscape with rolling hills, a cluster of buildings near the shore, grazing cattle, and a sandy peninsula extending into the ocean under a cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A towering rocky mountain with its peak hidden by clouds, surrounded by pine trees and rugged terrain under a partly cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A large, crashing ocean wave rises near the shore with white foam and spray. Several birds fly above the turbulent water under a partly cloudy sky. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

A sunlit forest path winds through lush green trees, with dappled sunlight on the ground and clusters of purple wildflowers growing along the edges of the trail. The scene feels peaceful and inviting. 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition

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