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Dear OPA Exhibiting Artist,
Congratulations on your acceptance into this year’s Eastern Regional Exhibition to be held at the Centerpiece Gallery, October 11 – November 8, 2024. Please read the following instructions closely as it includes important information regarding the exhibition. OPA and The Centerpiece 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 colored envelope to make it easy for the gallery to see your label.
2. Email your pre-paid shipping label directly to The Centerpiece Gallery at contact@thecenterpiece.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:
The Centerpiece Gallery
7400 Six Forks Rd. – Suite 19
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: (919) 870-5342
Shipping Discounts
Masterpak is offering a discount for OPA members through August 31st. Please use code OPAEAST20 for 20% off Titan Strongboxes.
Airfloat Systems is offering a discount for OPA members through December 31st. Please use code OPA24 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 Raleigh between August 27 -31.
• 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.
•The Centerpiece Gallery needs your bio! Please email them a one-page biography to share with their collectors. Email: contact@thecenterpiece.com. When sending your bio, do not paste the text of the bio into the email; however, include an attachment in Word or PDF titled Last Name, First Name, Bio.
Finally, we would love to see you in Raleigh for the Opening Reception on Friday, October 11 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
OPA and The Centerpiece 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 Gallery Address
Paintings to Arrive in Raleigh Tuesday, August 27 – Saturday, August 31.
The Centerpiece Gallery Shipping Address:
The Centerpiece Gallery
7400 Six Forks Rd. – Suite 19
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: (919) 870-5342
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.
2024 Eastern Regional Exhibition Artist Shipping & Uncrating Instructions
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