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Paint Outs – Open Studios – Critique Sessions – Small Group Shows

With over 3,500 artist members, you are part of a continent-wide network of like-minded representational painters. We invite you to connect with OPA member artists in your area by holding an art related event including open studio sessions, critique sessions, paint outs and small local exhibitions.

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Colorado

2026 National Exhibition & Convention

Entries accepted November 1, 2025 through March 6, 2026. Steamboat Art Museum, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Show Dates
May 29, 2026 12:00 am - August 29, 2026 12:00 am

Submission Dates
November 1, 2025 12:00 am - March 6, 2026 11:59 pm

Steamboat Springs, Colorado
$30

Montana

2026 National Juried Salon

Entries accepted April 1, 2026 through June 12, 2026. Cassens Fine Art, Hamilton, Montana

Show Dates
July 31, 2026 12:00 am - August 29, 2026 11:59 pm

Submission Dates
April 1, 2026 12:00 am - June 12, 2026 11:59 pm

Hamilton, Montana
$30

North America

2026 Sixth Annual Student Art Competition

Entries accepted December 1, 2025 through April 1, 2026

Submission Dates
December 1, 2025 6:00 am - April 1, 2026 11:59 pm

North America
$10

Virginia

2026 Virtuosos of the OPA

Entries accepted June 15, 2026 through August 20, 2026. Principle Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia

Show Dates
October 9, 2026 12:00 am - November 8, 2026 11:59 pm

Submission Dates
June 15, 2026 12:00 am - August 20, 2026 11:59 pm

Alexandria, Virginia
$30

Virtual Show

2026 OPA Online Showcase Spring

Entries accepted January 1 through April 15, 2026 International Associate, Associate and Student Associate members only.

Submission Dates
January 1, 2026 6:00 am - April 15, 2026 11:59 pm

Virtual Show
$15

Location To Be Determined

Lunch and Learn – 3/13/26 – Creating a Sense of Depth and Realism in the Light
Location To Be Determined
$30

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