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Christopher Murphy: New American Paintings 2012 Reader’s Choice! by New American Paintings

Congratulations to Christopher Murphy (NAP #103)! He has been selected by our blog readers as the winner of the 2012 New American Paintings Reader’s Choice Prize. Out of the twelve exceptional “Noteworthy” artists that appeared in New American Paintings over the past year, Murphy was your clear favorite. In addition to bragging rights, Blick Art Materials will provide Christopher with a $500 Gift Card for supplies.

Murphy is still in the running to receive our Annual Prize as well. In the next few weeks we will be putting together a panel of jurors to decide who will receive that honor.  The winner will receive $1,000 from New American Paintings and a $500 Gift Card from Blick Art Materials. Last year this honor went to William Betts. Keep checking the blog for details.

After the jump, learn more about Christopher Murphy, and see some of his amazing work.

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Christopher Murphy

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Last day to Vote! NAP Annual Prize: 2012 Reader’s Choice Poll by New American Paintings

Our final New American Paintings issue of the year is appearing on newsstands now. In each of the six 2012 issues, two artists were deemed “Noteworthy Picks” by our juror and editor. Now it’s your turn to choose whom among the twelve artists deserves the honor of winning our Reader’s Choice Annual Prize. That’s right, your online vote will decide!

In addition to being featured again in our June/July issue next year, the winner of the Reader’s Choice Annual Prize will receive a $500 Blick Art Materials gift certificate sponsored by:

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Voting is open through January 11, 2013!

The winner of the Reader’s Choice will be announced by Friday, January 18th.

Before you vote, you can learn more about each artist after the jump. Artists are placed in random order on the voting tool upon page-load. Only one vote will be allowed per computer.


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VOTE NOW! NAP Annual Prize: 2012 Reader’s Choice Poll by New American Paintings

Our final New American Paintings issue of the year is appearing on newsstands now. In each of the six 2012 issues, two artists were deemed “Noteworthy Picks” by our juror and editor. Now it’s your turn to choose whom among the twelve artists deserves the honor of winning our Reader’s Choice Annual Prize. That’s right, your online vote will decide!

In addition to being featured again in our June/July issue next year, the winner of the Reader’s Choice Annual Prize will receive a $500 Blick Art Materials gift certificate sponsored by:

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Voting is open through January 11, 2013!

The winner of the Reader’s Choice will be announced by Friday, January 18th.

Before you vote, you can learn more about each artist after the jump. Artists are placed in random order on the voting tool upon page-load. Only one vote will be allowed per computer.


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Erin Payne: Winner of New American Paintings Reader’s Choice! by New American Paintings
January 13, 2012, 8:30 am
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Erin Payne (NAP #93, MFA ANNUAL) has been selected by our blog readers as the winner of this year’s New American Paintings Reader’s Choice Prize. The Prize is a $500 gift card sponsored by Blick Art Materials, and, thanks to NEXT ART CHICAGO, Payne will also have a painting hung at the fair in April.

Thanks to our sponsors mentioned above, and to you, “The Reader,” for making this award possible (and fun). After the jump, read a conversation between Payne and our Austin Contributor, Brian Fee, and see more of Payne’s work.


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VOTE NOW! New American Paintings’ Annual Prize: Reader’s Choice Poll by New American Paintings
January 2, 2012, 8:15 am
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If you haven’t voted, time is running out!

We are awarding one of our 12 Noteworthy artists with a $500 gift certificate sponsored by BLICK Art Materials, with the winner decided by YOU, our reader! Take a look at all 12 of this year’s Noteworthy artists and VOTE NOW!

Thanks to our sponsor Next Art Chicago, the two winners will also be prominently displayed at the Next Art Chicago fair at the Merchandise Mart, April 27th – April 29th, 2012.

Voting is open through January 7 (one vote per computer)

The winner of the Reader’s Choice will be announced by Friday, January 13th, and the winner of the Annual Prize will be announced January 20.



New American Paintings Annual Prize: 2011 Panelists by New American Paintings

As we have previously mentioned, it’s time for our Annual Prize. Every issue of New American Paintings features two “Noteworthy” artists, one selection made by our editorial staff, and the other by the issue’s juror. Those twelve artists are automatically in the running to receive top prize, which includes cash, a gift certificate sponsored by BLICK Art Materials, and a chance to have their work displayed at the Next Art Chicago fair. If you haven’t already voted for our Reader’s Choice component, you have until January 7th! The winner will be announced January 13th.

For the second component, the winner will be determined by a panel of distinguished curators.  The panel for the Annual Prize consists of three previous NAP jurors who have not made selections in the last year, including Bill Arning, Director, The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH), James Rondeau, Curator and Chair of Contemporary Art, Art Institute of Chicago, and Peter Boswell, Senior Curator, Miami Art Museum. The winner of the Curator’s Choice will be announced on January 20th.

Noteworthy artists of 2011 nominated for the award included: William Betts, Joe Bussell, Jeremy Couillard, Marcus Jansen, Marcus Kenney, Erik Parker, Erin Payne, Josh Reames, Daniela Rivera, Brion Nuda Rosch, Maja Ruznic, Ann Toebbe.

Works by all artists follow below the jump. To see more about each artist, and to vote, click here by January 7th!

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VOTE NOW! New American Paintings’ Annual Prize: Reader’s Choice Poll by New American Paintings

Our final New American Paintings’ issue of 2011 is out on newsstands, so it’s once again time to ask our readers who they think deserves some extra attention. We are pleased to present the New American Paintings’ Second Annual Prize, which includes two components:

  1. $1,000 cash prize and a $500 gift certificate, sponsored by BLICK Art Materials, will be awarded to one of New American Paintings‘ 12 Noteworthy artists featured this year. The winner will be determined by a panel of distinguished curators (Stay tuned  to learn more about our panel soon).
  2. $500 gift certificate sponsored by BLICK Art Materials, with the winner decided by YOU, our reader! Take a look at all 12 of this year’s Noteworthy artists after the jump and VOTE NOW!

Thanks to our sponsor Next Art Chicago, the two winners will also be prominently displayed at the Next Art Chicago fair at the Merchandise Mart, April 27th – April 29th, 2012.

Voting is open through January 7 (one vote per computer)

The winner of the Reader’s Choice will be announced by Friday, January 13th, and the winner of the Annual Prize will be announced January 20.

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