6 th Annual AIS All Member Exhibition
View the entire exhibition AIS Digital Catalog ShowSubmit Gallery
Watch the awards presentation Awards announced on November 25, 2025
Presenters: Debra Joy Groesser AIS AIS Board of Directors Chairman
AIS Master Kenn Backhaus Awards Judge
Awards Judge: Kenn Backhaus AISM Kenn Backhaus, born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and spent much of his childhood on the family farm near Burnett, Wisconsin. His fondness for nature became the catalyst for his art. Kenn’s
parents encouraged his artistic education and following High School, he attended Layton School of
Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a commercial designer and illustrator Kenn received many awards at both local and national levels, which included acceptance in the 30 th Annual Society of
Illustrators Show in New York City.
With his developing interest in the historic traditions of plein air painting, Kenn decided in 1984,
to devote more time to his passion for painting and the love of the outdoors. His works have been
juried into many shows across the country and his paintings have been honored with numerous
Best of Show awards and distinctions. He regularly serves as an acceptance juror and awards judge for many shows around the country. He enjoys giving back and has served as an instructor for over
ten years. Kenn was part of a PBS series entitled, “Plein Air, Painting the American Landscape”.
Kenn is now one of the host artists of a new high definition 13-part series, Passport & Palette
represents the next generation of art education on public television. Kenn is a Signature Artist
Member of the California Art Club, a Master Signature Member of both the Oil Painters of America
and the American Impressionist Society, a Signature member of the Plein-Air Painters of America.
He also served as President of the Plein-Air Painters of America.
All Member Online Exhibition 2025
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AIS 6 th Annual All Member Online Exhibition Number of entries 2,203 entries 267 juried into exhibition 13 Masters and Board Members participating
AIS Online Catalog with live links to artist website/email AND ShowSubmit gallery
Artists sell their work directly
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AIS Jury Panel Process
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Awards Judge Insights and Comments
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award
Sharon Boisvert Mail Trail Pastel 11 x 14
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award John Buxton Sunburst upon a Tranquil Silence Oil 22 x 24
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award Brenda Coldwell
Change is Coming Oil 24 x 36
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award Debra Huse AIS Adventure is Calling Oil 30 x 24
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award Jonathan McPhillips AIS Top of the Day Oil 16 x 12
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award Julie Rogers Enlightened Pastel 18 x 24
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award Jeff Slemons Making Adjustments Gouache 18 x 24
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award Shannon Smith Hughes AIS First Catch Oil 30 x 30
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award Jason Sacran AIS Ledbetter Moon Oil 30 x 40
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Honorable Mention $75 Cash Award Ann Watcher AIS Best Friend Oil 10 x 8
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Award of Distinction Featured artwork for one month on fineartconnoisseur.com Value $1,000 Ingrid Ross Derrickson Her Name is Petunia Oil 10 x 8
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FIRST PLACE Associate Member $750 Cash Award Charles Newman Some Stuff Behind the Wears Valley General Store Oil 18 x 24
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FIRST PLACE Signature Member $750 Cash Award Anton Nowels AIS Otter Point
Oil 48 x 60
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FIRST PLACE Master Member $750 Cash Award Kevin Macpherson AISM Law of Attraction Oil 30 x 24
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BEST OF SHOW
$2,000 Cash Award
Nicole White Kennedy AIS The Beauty of Palermo Oil 35 x 24
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What’s happening next at AIS? Announcement of new Signature and Master Members in December MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS FOR 2026
10 TH Annual AIS Impressions: Small Works Showcase
27 th Annual National Juried Exhibition ENTRIES ACCEPTED April 15 – May 15
ENTRIES ACCEPTED January 2 – February 2 J. Petter Galleries in Douglas, Michigan May 1 – May 30 Awards Judge/Workshop: Howard Friedland AISM
Mockingbird Gallery in Bend, Oregon September 4 – October 3
Awards Judge/Workshop: Calvin Liang AISM
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