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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.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Show Dates
September 14, 2023 5:30 pm - October 13, 2023 11:59 pm
Submission Dates
May 1, 2023 12:00 am - July 7, 2023 11:59 pm
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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 6, 2023 1:00 pm - October 31, 2023 11:59 pm
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May 8, 2023 12:00 am - July 14, 2023 12:00 am
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2023 OPA Masters Show
This Exhibition is by invitation only and will feature Master Signature, Signature artists and invited guests.
Location: Philipsburg, Montana
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April 14, 2023 12:00 am - May 12, 2023 11:59 pm
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August 3, 2023 12:00 am - August 31, 2023 12:00 am
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2023 OPA Fall Online Showcase
Entries accepted September 1 through November 15, 2023 Associate, Signature and Student members only.
Location: Virtual Show
September 1, 2023 6:00 am - November 16, 2023 6:59 am
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2024 National Exhibition & Convention
Location: Witchita, Kansas
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April 2, 2024 12:00 am - April 7, 2024 12:00 am
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Student Art Competition
Location: North America
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November 1, 2023 12:00 am - February 2, 2024 11:59 pm
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Student Art Competition
Location: North America
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November 1, 2022 12:00 am - February 3, 2023 11:59 pm
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2023 OPA Summer Online Showcase
Entries accepted June 1 through August 15, 2023 Associate and student members only.
Location: Virtual Show
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June 1, 2023 6:00 am - August 15, 2023 11:59 pm
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Step Away from the Monitor

By Sheri Farabaugh OPA

I started painting at the age of 52, having no artistic training beyond high school, and absolutely loving this incredible new activity, I took every class I could find.  Painting pretty much became my life.  I began to win local awards and my paintings were selling well.  In my first … Read More about Step Away from the Monitor

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