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2021 National Convention & Wet Paint Competition

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· Apr 22, 2021 ·

2021 National Convention & Wet Paint Competition
OPA’s “Spirit of Santa Fe” Wet Paint Competition begins first thing Tuesday morning. <br> Registered attendees* will vie for approximately $15,000 in cash and merchandise awards. <br> A first, second and third place will be given in two categories: studio and plein air, with remaining awards given based on the discretion of the Juror of Awards. <br> Canvas must be officially stamped by OPA prior to painting. Maximum canvas size is 320 square inches. <br> All paintings must be framed and wired for hanging to be in the competition & sale. <br> Admission fees into any of the parks are not included and are the responsibility of the artist.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 24, 2021 12:00 am - August 29, 2021 12:00 am

OPA’s “Spirit of Santa Fe” Wet Paint Competition begins first thing Tuesday morning. Registered attendees* will vie for approximately $15,000 in cash and merchandise awards. A first, second and third place will be given in two categories: studio and plein air, with remaining awards given based on the discretion of the Juror of Awards. Canvas must be officially stamped by OPA prior to painting. Maximum canvas size is 320 square inches. All paintings must be framed and wired for hanging to be in the competition & sale.

Admission fees into any of the parks are not included and are the responsibility of the artist. 

For more information view the National Convention Program.

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