2022 Membership is now open
Membership is January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022
Join your peers and become a part of one of the leading organizations that supports and promotes traditional, representational art. All artists working in the oil medium are encouraged to apply. Options are listed below:
Associate Membership $70
The $70 Associate Membership is open to all artists who work with the oil medium.
Accepted artists are eligible to jury for all regional shows in their region as well as the Salon Show and National Show.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.
NEW MEMBERS
There are two ways to apply:
Apply online – fill out application and pay your dues by clicking the button below.
Apply by mail – print and fill out an application and send in your dues. Click the button below for the application.
Payment is required when you apply
RENEWING & REJOINING MEMBERS
There are two ways to pay your dues:
- Login to your account by CLICKING HERE
- Mail your check to: Oil Painters of America PO Box 2488 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60039-2488
Signature Membership $70
Option 1: Automatic Signature Status
Within an eight year period a member must have exhibited in either 1.) four national OPA shows; OR 2.) three national OPA shows and three regional or salon shows. (Regional and salon shows must be within the last five years.) If these requirements are met Signature Member status will be conferred with no further evaluation. However, qualified members must still submit an application between June 1 and October 15, for approval at the December board meeting.
Option 2: Committee Review
Over an indefinite period of time members must have exhibited in 1.) three national OPA shows OR 2.) two national OPA shows and three OPA regional or salon shows. (Regional and salon shows must be within the last five years.) Members who have met these requirements are qualified to submit for Signature status between June 1 and October 15, for consideration at the December board meeting.
Master Signature Membership
Master Signature Membership is conferred by the OPA Board of Directors, according to the exceptional merit of work and accomplishment in the field of art. With rare exception, one must already be a Signature Member to apply for Master Signature Membership. Deadline for submission for Master Signature member status is September 1.
Student Membership $35
The $35 Student Membership is open to individuals who are declared art majors enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university. Accepted student artists will have the privilege of full participation in the activities of the Association, both on the national, salon, and regional levels. Student membership does not include the right to vote or to hold office.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.
NEW STUDENT MEMBERS
There are two ways to apply:
Apply online – fill out application and pay your dues by clicking the button below.
Apply by mail – print and fill out an application and send in your dues. Click the button below for the application.
Payment is required when you apply
RENEWING & REJOINING STUDENT MEMBERS
There are two ways to pay your dues:
Login to your account by CLICKING HERE
Mail your check to: Oil Painters of America PO Box 2488 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60039-2488
Gallery Membership
Gallery Membership is open to all Galleries wishing to be listed in OPA’s Gallery Locator. This service makes it easy for artists, collectors and other Galleries to locate your gallery and the artists that you represent. The Gallery Locator service is open to any gallery that represents at least one current OPA member. All artists listed in the Gallery Locator must be current members of OPA. Learn More About Gallery Locator
Supporting Membership $70
The $70 Supporting Membership is for individuals/organizations that are not artists, but are interested in supporting the arts. Individuals who have not obtained the Associate or Signature status through the current membership process will not be eligible to jury for OPA exhibitions.
Additional Contributions
Additional Contributions As with many 501(c) 3 organizations, OPA relies on the generosity of those who love the arts to provide additional assistance. The following categories are for both supporters and member artists who would like to provide a tax-deductible contribution to OPA in addition to dues:
- Angel
Donation up through $59 - Friend
Donation of $60 to $499 - Patron
Donation of $500 to $2,499 - Benefactor
Donation of $2,500 to $4,999 - Bronze Partner
Donation of $5,000 to $9,999 - Silver Partner
Donation of $10,000 to $14,999 - Gold Partner
Donation of $15,000 to $19,999 - Platinum Partner
Donation of $20,000 or more.
Additional contributions can be made when paying your membership dues.