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Dear OPA Exhibiting Artist,
Congratulations on your acceptance into this year’s Eastern Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils to be held at the Beverly McNeil Gallery, September 14 – October 13, 2023. Please read the following instructions closely as it includes important information regarding the exhibition. OPA and Beverly McNeil Gallery look forward to receiving your painting.
Important Information!
Prepare Your Pre-Paid Return Shipping Label
OPA requires that you include a pre-paid shipping label to cover the return shipment of your painting if it is not sold. And, please do not forget to insure your painting!
There are two ways to send your label:
1. Include a paid, printed return shipping label with a bar code and send it in with your painting. Be sure to use the yellow envelope to make it easy for the gallery to see your label.
2. Email your pre-paid shipping label directly to Beverly McNeil Gallery at info@beverlymcneilgallery.com. Be sure when you email your label that you include your name in the subject line. Example: “John Michael Carter – Return Shipping Label”.
Out of Town Artists artwork to arrive at:
Beverly McNeil Gallery
605 28th St. S
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-328-1761
Shipping Discounts
Masterpak is offering a discount for OPA members through December 31st. Please use code OPA2023 for 20% off.
Airfloat is offering a discount for OPA members through December 31st. Please use code OPA23 for 20% off.
All artists who have been juried into the exhibition are required to fill out the uncrating form below.
A couple of quick reminders!
•Your painting should arrive in Indianapolis the week of September 1 – September 6.
• Include a return shipping label in your box!
•In the next week or two, you should receive shipping instructions in the mail. Please read over the information carefully and be sure to proofread the enclosed notification card.
•Beverly McNeil Gallery needs your bio! Please email them a one-page biography to share with their collectors. Email: info@beverlymcneilgallery.com
Finally, we would love to see you in Birmingham!
OPA and Beverly McNeil Gallery highly recommend you obtain insurance for your artwork while in transit. The shipping industry is experiencing staff shortages resulting in longer delivery times and less care taken with shipments. One option to consider, is ShipandInsure which offers OPA members insurance and discounts on Federal Express.
Shipping Dates and Museum Address
Paintings to Arrive in Birmingham Friday, September 1 – Wednesday, September 6.
Beverly McNeil Gallery Shipping Address:
Beverly McNeil Gallery
605 28th St. S
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 328-1761
Questions? Please email your questions to mail@oilpaintersofamerica.com.
Thank you!
Confirm Your Crating Method
Please fill out the online form below. If you are shipping under Option #1, please be prepared to pay the uncrating fee online.