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Current Events
2023 National Exhibition & Convention
Location:
Charleston, South Carolina
Submission Dates
November 1, 2022 12:00 am - January 6, 2023 11:59 pm
Convention Dates
March 26, 2023 12:00 am - April 1, 2023 12:00 am
Location:
North America
Submission Dates
November 1, 2022 12:00 am - February 3, 2023 11:59 pm
OPA Online Showcase Spring 2023
Entries accepted March 1 through May 15, 2023 Associate and student members only.
Location:
Virtual Show
Submission Dates
March 1, 2023 6:00 am - May 15, 2023 11:59 pm
Lunch and Learn – 3/24/23 – “How to Create an Award-Winning Painting””
Location:
Location To Be Determined
Future Events
2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition
OPA’s 2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Beverly McNeil Gallery located in Birmingham, Alabama, September 14 through October 13, 2023.
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Location:
Birmingham, Alabama
Show Dates
September 14, 2023 5:30 pm - October 13, 2023 11:59 pm
2023 Western Regional Exhibition
OPA’s 2023 Western Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Brushworks Gallery, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 1 through October 31, 2023.
Location:
Salt Lake City, Utah
Show Dates
October 1, 2023 1:00 pm - October 31, 2023 11:59 pm
Recent Events
2022 Eastern Regional Exhibition
OPA’s 2022 Eastern Regional Exhibition is being hosted by James R. Ross Fine Art, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 6 through 28, 2022. The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, October 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the awards presentation in person at 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana
October 6, 2022 5:30 pm - October 28, 2022 11:59 pm
2022 Western Regional Exhibition
OPA’s 2022 Western Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Southwest Gallery, located in Dallas, Texas, September 10 through October 1, 2022. The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, September 10, from 1:00 to 5:00pm with the awards presentation at 4:00pm.
Location:
Dallas, Texas
September 10, 2022 1:00 pm - October 1, 2022 11:59 pm
