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2026 National Juried Salon Featured Image
2026 National Juried Salon
Entries accepted April 1, 2026 through June 12, 2026. Cassens Fine Art, Hamilton, Montana
Location: 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
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2026 National Exhibition & Convention
Convention Registration still available. Convention dates May 26-31, 2026. Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Location: 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
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2026 OPA Online Showcase Summer
Entries accepted May 1 through August 15, 2026 Associate and Student Associate members only.
Location: Virtual Show
Submission Dates
January 1, 2026 6:00 am - April 17, 2026 11:59 pm
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2026 OPA National Convention Wet Paint Competition
Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Lunch and Learn – 6/19/26 – Palette Management with Frank Ordaz
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Future Events

2026 Virtuosos of the OPA Featured Image
2026 Virtuosos of the OPA
Entries accepted June 15, 2026 through August 20, 2026. Principle Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia
Location: 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
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Recent Events

2026 OPA Online Showcase Spring Featured Image
2026 OPA Online Showcase Spring
Entries accepted January 1 through April 17, 2026 International Associate, Associate and Student Associate members only.
Location: Virtual Show
Submission Dates
January 1, 2026 6:00 am - April 17, 2026 11:59 pm
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2026 Sixth Annual Student Art Competition Featured Image
2026 Sixth Annual Student Art Competition
Entries accepted December 1, 2025 through April 1, 2026
Location: North America
Submission Dates
December 1, 2025 6:00 am - April 1, 2026 11:59 pm
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