Academic Artists Association
76th Annual National Exhibition
of Traditional Realism
October 1st – October 31st, 2026
Wednesday - Saturday, 1 to 5 PM
New Hartford Artisans Guild
37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford, CT ~ 860-712-1414
Over $5,000.00 in Awards

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 10th, 2026, 3 to 8 PM
Awards announced at 4 PM

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Academic Artists Association

75 years of Traditional Realism in Art

 

Academic Artists Association continuously promotes quality realistic fine art.

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2025 Show Sponsors