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2024 National Juried Salon Accepted Artist Instructions

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Dear OPA Exhibiting Artist,

Congratulations on your acceptance into this year’s National Juried Salon to be held at the James R. Ross Fine Art, July 25 – August 17, 2024.  Please read the following instructions closely as it includes important information regarding the exhibition.  OPA and James R. Ross Fine Art 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 James R. Ross Fine Art at jim@jamesrrossfineart.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:

James R. Ross Fine Art
5627 N. Illinois St.
Incianapolis, IN 46208

Phone:317-255-4561

Shipping Discounts

Masterpak is offering a discount for OPA members through July 16th. Please use code OPA20 for 20% off Titan Strongboxes.

Airfloat Systens 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 Indianapolis between June 25 – July 12.

• 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.

•James R. Ross Fine Art needs your bio! Please email them a one-page biography to share with their collectors.  Email: jim@jamesrrossfineart.com.

Finally, we would love to see you in Indianapolis for the Opening Reception on Thursday, July 25 from 5:00 – 8:00p.m.

OPA and James R. ross Fine Art 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 Indianapolis Tuesday, June 25 – Friday, July 12.

James R. Ross Fine Art Shipping Address:

James R. Ross Fine Art
5627 N. Illinois St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: (317) 255-4561

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.

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