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2022 National Exhibition, Convention & Wet Paint Competition
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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Second Annual Student Art Competition
With over 3,500 artists, Oil Painters of America is one of today's leading professional art organizations in North America. OPA is pleased to announce its second Annual Student Art Competition open to all high school and collegiate level students living in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Location: United States, Canada, Mexico
January 15, 2022 12:00 am - February 15, 2022 11:59 pm
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2022 Have a HeART Humanitarian Award
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OPA Online Showcase Spring 2022
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March 1, 2021 6:00 am - May 15, 2022 6:00 am
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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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Lunch and Learn – 5/20/22 – Three Secrets to Help You Loosen Up!
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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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