Current Events
2025 National Exhibition & Convention
Join OPA in beautiful Bradenton, Florida for the opening of its 34th 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, May 30th, during the National Awards & Recognition Ceremony.
Location:
Bradenton, Florida
Convention Dates
May 27, 2025 12:00 am - June 1, 2025 12:00 am
Submission Dates
November 1, 2024 12:00 am - March 4, 2025 11:59 pm
Show Dates
May 30, 2025 12:00 am - June 28, 2025 11:59 pm
2025 Fifth Annual Student Art Competition
Location:
North America
Submission Dates
January 1, 2025 6:00 am - April 4, 2025 11:59 pm
2025 Western Regional Exhibition
OPA’s 2025 Western Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Illume Gallery West located in Philipsburg, MT, July 11 through August 15, 2025.
Location:
Philipsburg, Montana
Show Dates
July 11, 2025 12:00 am - August 15, 2025 11:59 pm
Submission Dates
March 17, 2025 12:00 am - June 6, 2025 11:59 pm
2025 Eastern Regional Exhibition
OPA’s 2025 Eastern Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Beverly McNeil Gallery located in Birmingham, Alabama, September 11 through October 11, 2025.
Location:
Birmingham, Alabama
Show Dates
September 11, 2025 5:30 pm - October 11, 2025 11:59 pm
Submission Dates
April 21, 2025 12:00 am - July 10, 2025 11:59 pm
2025 OPA Online Showcase Summer
Entries accepted June 1 through August 15, 2025 Associate and student members only.
Location:
Virtual Show
Submission Dates
June 1, 2025 6:00 am - August 15, 2025 11:59 pm
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2025 OPA Online Showcase Spring
Entries accepted March 1 through May 15, 2025 International Associate, Associate and student members only.
Location:
Virtual Show
Submission Dates
March 1, 2024 6:00 am - May 15, 2024 11:59 pm