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Past Shows

View our past shows below and click “learn more” to see more information.

Past Events

OPA Online Showcase – Fall 2021 Featured Image
OPA Online Showcase – Fall 2021
Location: Virtual Show
October 29, 2021 8:00 pm - January 5, 2022 11:59 am
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OPA Online Showcase – Summer 2021 Featured Image
OPA Online Showcase – Summer 2021
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.
Location: Virtual Show
June 1, 2021 12:00 am - August 15, 2021 12:00 am
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2021 Western Regional Exhibition Featured Image
2021 Western Regional Exhibition
OPA’s 2021 Western Regional Exhibition was hosted by the Marks Arts, located in Wichita, Kansas, October 15 through November 27, 2021. The Opening Reception was held on Friday, October 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the awards presentation in person at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mary R. Koch Arts Center (Mark Arts)
October 15, 2021 12:00 am - November 27, 2021 12:00 am
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First Annual Student Art Competition Featured Image
First Annual Student Art Competition
With over 3,500 artists, Oil Painters of America is one of today's leading professional art organizations in North America. OPA is pleased to announce its first Annual Student Art Competition open to all high school and collegiate level students living in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Location: United States, Canada, Mexico
January 15, 2021 12:00 am - February 15, 2021 12:00 am
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OPA’s 29th National Juried Exhibition Featured Image
OPA’s 29th National Juried Exhibition
Covid-19 has changed the way we all do things, normally, our wet painting competition is only available to those convention attendees who can physically attend. This year we are delighted to offer both the opportunity to compete in our Wet Paint Competition and to attend the convention for a much lower fee, to a much broader audience. The spirit of the Wet Paint Competition has always been to paint together, in oil, from life. In keeping with that spirit, we ask that you abide by the following rules and guidelines to maintain the integrity and fairness of the competition.
Location: RS Hanna Gallery - Fredericksburg, Texas
August 17, 2020 12:00 am - October 19, 2020 12:00 am
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OPA 2020 International Wet Paint Competition Featured Image
OPA 2020 International Wet Paint Competition
OPA went International for this year's Wet Paint Competition & Convention. Registered attendees* competed for a minimum of $20,000 in cash and merchandise awards. OPA members vied for awards in both the studio and plein air categories. International artists who reside outside of North America competed in a separate international category. *Please Note: Only attendees who had paid the convention registration fee were eligible to participate in the Virtual Wet Paint Sale & Competition.
Location: Virtual Show
September 11, 2020 2:00 am - September 19, 2020 2:00 am
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2020 Eastern Regional Exhibition Featured Image
2020 Eastern Regional Exhibition
The focus in the jurying process will be to select paintings that show the highest quality in draftsmanship, color, and composition, emphasizing a diversity in representational style and subject matter.
Location: Reinert Fine Art - Charleston, South Carolina
November 20, 2020 12:00 am - December 19, 2020 12:00 am
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2020 Virtual Western Regional Exhibition Featured Image
2020 Virtual Western Regional Exhibition
Though this exhibition was virtual, the high quality of artwork remains the same and features the best representational artists throughout the western half of the United States and Canada.
Location: Illume Gallery of Fine Art - Utah
August 1, 2020 2:00 am - September 12, 2020 6:00 am
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2021 National Convention & Wet Paint Competition Featured Image
2021 National Convention & Wet Paint Competition
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.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 24, 2021 12:00 am - August 29, 2021 12:00 am
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OPA 2021 Salon Show Featured Image
OPA 2021 Salon Show
OPA’s 2021 Salon Show is being hosted by Quinlan Visual Arts Center, located in Gainesville, Georgia, June 10 through August 7, 2021. The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, June 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to all current members of OPA, with entries being accepted through Friday, March 31. We encourage all current OPA members to enter this exhibition in the inviting city of Gainesville. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and near the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests, Gainesville offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing and golfing. The North Georgia Garden Trail offers 26 beautiful, public gardens to visit and the Georgia Foothills Wine Tour introduces visitors to a variety of wines at 6 wineries and tasting rooms. Gainesville is known as the “Queen City of the Mountains”, the ”Poultry Capital of the World” and the “Hospitality Capital of the World”.
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
February 23, 2021 12:00 am - June 30, 2021 12:00 am
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2021 Eastern Regional Exhibition Featured Image
2021 Eastern Regional Exhibition
OPA's 2021 Eastern Regional Exhibition was hosted by the ArtCenter Manatee, located in Bradenton, Florida, September 28 through October 22, 2021. The Opening Reception was held on Thursday, September 30, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the awards presentation in person at 6:00 p.m.
Location: ArtCenter Manatee - Bradenton, Florida
September 28, 2021 12:00 am - October 22, 2021 12:00 am
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OPA 2020 Virtual Salon Show Featured Image
OPA 2020 Virtual Salon Show
Over 350 exceptional works of art from artists across the United States and Canada.
Location: Virtual Show
August 13, 2020 12:00 am - October 3, 2020 12:00 am
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2022 National Exhibition & Convention Featured Image
2022 National Exhibition & Convention
Join OPA in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the opening of its 31st Annual National Exhibition & Convention. Registered attendees will be eligible to compete in the Wet Paint Competition and vie for cash and merchandise awards in either the studio or plein air divisions. The Wet Paint Competition Awards will be announced on Friday, June 3, during the National Awards & Recognition Ceremony.
Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
May 31, 2022 12:00 am - June 6, 2022 12:00 am
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OPA Online Showcase –  Fall 2020 Featured Image
OPA Online Showcase – Fall 2020
The Fall 2020 Online Showcase is accepting entries from October 1 – December 15, 2020 and boasts awards of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for both OPA Associate and Signature Members.  10 honorable mention awards will also be awarded for the Associate division.
Location: Virtual Show
October 1, 2020 12:00 am - December 15, 2020 12:00 am
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OPA Online Showcase – Summer 2020 Featured Image
OPA Online Showcase – Summer 2020
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.
Location: Virtual Show
June 1, 2020 12:00 am - August 15, 2020 12:00 am
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OPA Online Showcase – Spring 2020 Featured Image
OPA Online Showcase – Spring 2020
The Spring 2021 Online Showcase will be accepting entries from March 1 – May 15, 2021 and boasts awards of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for OPA Associate Members.  10 honorable mention awards will also be awarded for the Associate division.
Location: Virtual Show
March 1, 2020 12:00 am - May 15, 2020 11:59 pm
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OPA’s 30th National Juried Exhibition Featured Image
OPA’s 30th National Juried Exhibition
Oil Painters of America's was pleased to hold the Thirtieth National Exhibition at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, located in Escondido, California from April 9 through May 16, 2021. The opening reception for artists, collectors, the public and the press was held at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, on Friday, April 9, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The awards presentation took place virtually on April 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Central Time. Our goal was to assemble the finest display of representational oil paintings. The focus in the jurying process was to select paintings that show the highest quality in draftsmanship, color, and composition, emphasizing a diversity in representational style and subject matter.
Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum - Escondido, California
April 9, 2020 12:00 am - May 16, 2021 12:00 am
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OPA Online Showcase – Spring 2021 Featured Image
OPA Online Showcase – Spring 2021
The Spring 2021 Online Showcase will be accepting entries from March 1 – May 15, 2021 and boasts awards of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for OPA Associate Members.  10 honorable mention awards will also be awarded for the Associate division.
Location: Virtual Show
March 1, 2021 12:00 am - May 15, 2021 11:59 pm
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Second Annual Student Art Competition Featured Image
Second Annual Student Art Competition
With over 3,500 artists, Oil Painters of America is one of today's leading professional art organizations in North America. OPA is pleased to announce its second Annual Student Art Competition open to all high school and collegiate level students living in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Location: United States, Canada, Mexico
January 15, 2022 12:00 am - February 15, 2022 11:59 pm
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Lunch and Learn – 2/18/22 – Kathie Odom OPA Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 2/18/22 – Kathie Odom OPA
Location: Location To Be Determined
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2021 Fall Online Showcase Winners Featured Image
2021 Fall Online Showcase Winners
Location: Location To Be Determined
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2022 Have a HeART Humanitarian Award Featured Image
2022 Have a HeART Humanitarian Award
Location: Location To Be Determined
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OPA Online Showcase Spring 2022 Featured Image
OPA Online Showcase Spring 2022
Location: Virtual Show
March 1, 2021 6:00 am - May 15, 2022 6:00 am
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2022 Members’ Choice Awards Featured Image
2022 Members’ Choice Awards
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Virtual Museum Road Trip – 3/18/22 Featured Image
Virtual Museum Road Trip – 3/18/22
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 4/1/22 – Transforming an Old Portrait Study Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 4/1/22 – Transforming an Old Portrait Study
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Virtual Museum Road Trip – 4/8/22 Featured Image
Virtual Museum Road Trip – 4/8/22
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 4/29/22 – Building a Portrait from Memory Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 4/29/22 – Building a Portrait from Memory
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 5/20/22 – Three Secrets to Help You Loosen Up! Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 5/20/22 – Three Secrets to Help You Loosen Up!
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Virtual Museum Road Trip – 5/13/22 Featured Image
Virtual Museum Road Trip – 5/13/22
Location: Location To Be Determined
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OPA Online Showcase Summer 2022 Featured Image
OPA Online Showcase Summer 2022
Location: Virtual Show
March 1, 2021 12:00 am - August 15, 2022 11:59 pm
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2022 OPA National Convention Wet Paint Competition Featured Image
2022 OPA National Convention Wet Paint Competition
Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Signature Membership Application – Associate Members Only Featured Image
Signature Membership Application – Associate Members Only
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Master Signature Membership Application – Signature Members Only Featured Image
Master Signature Membership Application – Signature Members Only
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Virtual Museum Road Trip – 7/29/22 Featured Image
Virtual Museum Road Trip – 7/29/22
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 8/12/22 – “Sargent’s Secret” Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 8/12/22 – “Sargent’s Secret”
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Virtual Museum Road Trip – 8/19/22 Featured Image
Virtual Museum Road Trip – 8/19/22
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 9/30/22 – “The Journey of Today’s Oil Painter” Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 9/30/22 – “The Journey of Today’s Oil Painter”
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 10/21/22 – “Art in Analog: Traditions in Painting and Why They Matter” Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 10/21/22 – “Art in Analog: Traditions in Painting and Why They Matter”
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 10/28/22 – “Tradition Meets Technology: Managing a Studio in the 21st Century” Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 10/28/22 – “Tradition Meets Technology: Managing a Studio in the 21st Century”
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 12/2/22 – “The Power and Importance of Three” Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 12/2/22 – “The Power and Importance of Three”
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 1/13/23 – “Breaking Down the Portrait into Systematic Steps” Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 1/13/23 – “Breaking Down the Portrait into Systematic Steps”
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Lunch and Learn – 1/20/23 – “Preserving Your Artistic Legacy” Featured Image
Lunch and Learn – 1/20/23 – “Preserving Your Artistic Legacy”
Location: Location To Be Determined
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Event Quicklinks

2023
2023 National Exhibition & Convention
2022
OPA Online Showcase Fall 2022
OPA Online Showcase Summer 2022
2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition
2022 Eastern Regional Exhibition
2022 Western Regional Exhibition
OPA Online Showcase Spring 2022
Second Annual Student Art Competition
2022 National Exhibition & Convention
OPA Online Showcase – Fall 2021
2021
2021 National Convention & Wet Paint Competition
OPA Online Showcase – Summer 2021
2021 Western Regional Exhibition
2021 Eastern Regional Exhibition
OPA Online Showcase – Spring 2021
OPA 2021 Salon Show
First Annual Student Art Competition
OPA’s 30th National Juried Exhibition
2020
OPA’s 29th National Juried Exhibition
2020 Eastern Regional Exhibition
OPA Online Showcase – Fall 2020
OPA 2020 International Wet Paint Competition
OPA 2020 Virtual Salon Show
2020 Virtual Western Regional Exhibition
OPA Online Showcase – Summer 2020
OPA Online Showcase – Spring 2020
2022 OPA National Convention Wet Paint Competition

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