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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
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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
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OPA Online Showcase Summer 2022
Location: Virtual Show
March 1, 2021 12:00 am - August 15, 2022 11:59 pm
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OPA Online Showcase Fall 2022
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March 1, 2021 6:00 am - May 15, 2022 6:00 am
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2023 National Exhibition & Convention
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
March 31, 2023 12:00 am - April 30, 2023 12:00 am
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2022 National Exhibition & Convention
Join OPA in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the opening of its 31st Annual National Exhibition & Convention. Registered attendees will be eligible to compete in the Wet Paint Competition and vie for cash and merchandise awards in either the studio or plein air divisions. The Wet Paint Competition Awards will be announced on Friday, June 3, during the National Awards & Recognition Ceremony.
Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
May 31, 2022 12:00 am - June 6, 2022 12:00 am
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OPA Online Showcase Spring 2022
Location: Virtual Show
March 1, 2021 6:00 am - May 15, 2022 6:00 am
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2022 OPA National Convention Wet Paint Competition
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This week OPA shares the story of mother and daughter, professional artist duo Dot Courson and Susan Patton. We’ve asked each artist to tell us how the other inspires them, and how their artistic journey is entwined.   First, we’ll hear from Susan Patton: Dot Courson is my mother. If … Read More about Family, Memory and Landscape

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