Best in Tonalism 2026

Best in Tonalism 2026 Online Showcase  

The American Tonalist Society  

Dear Artist,  

Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that your entry, "Moon And Fog", has been  accepted into the American Tonalist Society’s (ATS) Best in Tonalism 2026 Online Showcase.  You were in the top 10% of all entries. Your work was chosen from more than 500 entries for its luminous qualities, skill level and its adherence to what makes a tonalist painting. Please note: if you entered more than 1 piece you will have separate results for each. Click the numbers below the thumbnail image above to view the results of your remaining submissions 

This online showcase will be featured at AmericanTonalistSociety.com from November  15th to December 15th. Work will be offered for sale online, and will be promoted through all  social media channels. 

*IMPORTANT TO DO: If there are any changes to your submission’s availability, please let me know at [email protected]. The painting must be available exclusively through ATS  until December 15, 2026. Since it is an online show, you will be responsible for shipping to the  buyer, (buyer pays shipping cost) and any sales tax collected, if required.  

Dates to know:  

November 15 - Online show opens at AmericanTonalistSociety.com

Awards will be announced on November 18th.  

November 15 to December 15 - Paintings will be available for sale online.  Please check your listing for accuracy.  

December 15 - Show closes.  

Again, congratulations on your outstanding work!  

Sincerely,  

2026 Jury Committee American Tonalist Society  

About Best in Tomalism 2026

Best in Tonalism 2026 is a prestigious online juried exhibition hosted by the American Tonalist Society, a leading organization dedicated to contemporary Tonalism. This important biennial competition invites artists to submit their finest work for consideration and recognition among the leading voices in contemporary tonal painting. 

Selected artists will compete for three coveted awards, with winners featured in the Best in Tonalism 2026 online exhibition and promoted through ATS social media.  More importantly, winners will also be invited to submit work for consideration in the 2027 ATS Live Biennial Invitational Exhibition at Ballard's Fine Art gallery, offering the opportunity to exhibit alongside today’s leading contemporary tonalist artists.

All accepted entries will be posted on the ATS website gallery, and promoted through ATS’s social media channels.

Whether established or emerging, artists are encouraged to seize this opportunity to be seen, honored, and celebrated by the American Tonalist Society.

Awards:

First Place  $1500,  Second Place $500,  Third Place - $250

Honorable Mentions