“October Gold” by Judi Gilden The American Artists Professional League (AAPL) has announced Judi Gilden as the recipient of the Nydia Preede Award at the AAPL Members Exhibition 2012.
The award was presented by AAPL President Larry Mallory on Dec. 8 during the AAPL awards reception held at the Synchronicity Fine Arts Gallery in New York City.
Gilden, who is a resident of Marlboro, was selected to receive the award for her watercolor painting “October Gold.” Her work was judged by nationally recognized fine artist Thomas Torak, according to a press release.
“The AAPL is dedicated to encouraging and promoting traditional, realistic art,” Mallory said. “We are delighted to recognize our members’ fine art, and our award winners’ work epitomizes the quality of art that our organization strives to support.”
Since 1928, the nonprofit AAPL has been devoted to recognizing, encouraging and promoting traditional, representational art, according to the press release.
This year’s members exhibition offered AAPL elected artist members the opportunity to exhibit original artwork in a New York gallery, open to the public. The exhibition highlighted major professional artists in oil, watercolor, pastel, graphics, mixed media and sculpture. The show ran through Jan. 5.