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2026 OPA Online Showcase Fall

General Information

  • Virtual OPA Show
  • Submission Dates:
    September 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026

· Sep 7, 2026 ·

2026 OPA Online Showcase Fall
Entries accepted September 1 through November 30, 2026 Signature, Associate and Student Associate members only.
Location: Virtual Show
September 1, 2026 6:00 am - November 30, 2026 11:59 pm

Welcome to the Oil Painters of America’s Online Showcase.

An online fine art exhibition for OPA members.

The OPA Online Showcase is a rolling exhibition, offered three times per year, allowing OPA members to easily enter multiple paintings for only $15 per entry.

The Fall 2025 Online Showcase is accepting entries from September 1 – November 30 and boasts awards of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for OPA Signature, Associate and Student Associate Members only. 10 honorable mention awards, will also be awarded for the Associate/Student Associate division and 3 honorable mention awards for the Signature Division.

September 1 – November 30, 2026
For Signature, Associate and Student Associate Members Only
Awards Announcement: December 18, 2026

Awards and Jurors

  • Awards: $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for OPA Signature, Associate and Student Associate Members only.  10 honorable mention awards, will also be awarded for the Associate/Student Associate division and 3 honorable mention awards, for the Signature Division.

Show Information

  • Entry: The OPA Online Showcase is a rolling exhibition, offered three times per year, allowing OPA members to easily enter multiple paintings for only $15 per entry.
  • General Information: This is your chance to shine! Before you enter, read our “2 Steps to Enter” below.
    Multiple entries are permitted and each show typically boasts awards of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place along with 10 honorable mentions. Eligibility and awards for future OPA contests are subject to change so be sure to check back regularly.
  • Show Rules: 1. Show Rules can be found here: Show Rules
    2. Submit your artwork online ($15 per entry)
  • Opa Membership: Not a member and want to enter the Online Showcase? Learn how to become a member

Events

    December 18, 2026
  • Awards Announcement
Painting Submission

You must be logged in and an active member to register for a show. Not an OPA member? Click here to learn more

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