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2026 Virtuosos of the OPA

General Information

  • Principle Gallery
  • 208 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
  • 703.739-9326
  • Submission Dates:
  • June 15, 2026 - August 20, 2026

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· Jan 21, 2026 ·

2026 Virtuosos of the OPA
Entries accepted June 15, 2026 through August 20, 2026. Principle Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
October 9, 2026 12:00 am - November 8, 2026 11:59 pm
June 15, 2026 12:00 am - August 20, 2026 11:59 pm

Oil Painters of America’s 2026 Virtuosos of the OPA

Oil Painters of America is pleased to present the 2026 Virtuosos of the OPA Exhibition of Traditional Oils, an exhibition presented  to showcase Student Associate, Associate and Signature members. This exhibition will be hosted by Principle Gallery, in Alexandria, Virginia, October 9 through November 8, 2026, with the opening reception and awards being held on Friday, October 9 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.

October 9, 2026 -November 8, 2026
Awards Announcement: October 9, 2026

More information to follow……….

Awards and Jurors

  • Jurors:

    TBA

Show Information

  • Show Rules: Show Rules can be found here: Show Rules
  • Eligible Artists:  Citizens and most non-resident aliens who currently live on the continent of North America are eligible to compete. Please see eligibility details on the OPA website.
  • Opa Membership: Not a member and want to enter the Show? Learn how to become a member
Painting Submission
Registration will be open 2026-06-15 00:00:00.

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