OPA - Oil Painters of America

Dedicated to the preservation of representational art

2022

2022 Western Regional Exhibition

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Oil Painters of America’s 2022 Western Regional Exhibition

OPA’s 2022 Western Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Southwest Gallery, located in Dallas, Texas, September 10 through October 1, 2022.  The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, September 10, from 1:00 to 5:00pm with the awards presentation at 4:00pm.

The bustling city of Dallas offers something of interest for almost everyone.  Outdoor enthusiasts may walk the 66 acre Dallas Arboretum & botanical Gardens, on the shores of White Rock Lake or visit one of the many parks throughout the city.  The Dallas World Aquarium houses many endangered animals and works in cooperation with zoos throughout the world in breeding programs.  Also of interest might be the Frontier Flight Museum with aviation artifacts and vehicles that focus on the history of aviation and space flight.  Or, you might want to visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which depicts the life of U.S. President John F. Kennedy through films, photos and other memorabilia.

 

2022 Eastern Regional Exhibition

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Oil Painters of America’s 2022 Eastern Regional Exhibition

OPA’s 2022 Eastern Regional Exhibition is being hosted by James R. Ross Fine Art, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 6 through 28, 2022. The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, October 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the awards presentation in person at 7:00 p.m.

The bustling city of Indianapolis offers something of interest for almost everyone. For those who want to be outdoors, visit
the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument, a striking limestone memorial commemorating those who fought in the Civil War that offers an
impressive sound and light show nightly. Or go to the White River Botanical Garden with plantings, sculptures and water features
throughout the gardens. For those who want to stay indoors, consider the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum with racing, antique
and classic cars or the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art. Indianapolis has lots to offer

 

OPA Online Showcase Spring 2022

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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 Spring 2022 Online Showcase is accepting entries from March 1 – May 15 and boasts awards of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for OPA Associate Members only.  10 honorable mention awards will also be awarded.

March 1 – May 15, 2022
For Associate  Members Only
Awards Announcement: May 25, 2022

Second Annual Student Art Competition

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Welcome to Oil Painters of America’s Second Annual Student Art Competition An online fine art exhibition for students Who: Students between the ages of 14 and 23 are invited to submit up to three oil paintings for award consideration. Students are encouraged to work under the direction of a teacher or faculty member although it...
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2022 National Exhibition & Convention

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Oil Painters of America’s 2022 Annual Exhibition, Convention & Wet Paint Competition

 

Oil Painters of America’s is pleased to return to the Steamboat Art Museum “SAM” in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the Thirty-first National Exhibition and Convention. The Exhibition will take place from June 3 through August 27, 2022

Convention activities begin on Tuesday, May 31 with the very popular Wet Paint Competition, and end on Sunday, June 5. The opening reception for artists, collectors, the public and the press will be held on Friday, June 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the awards presentation taking place at 8:30 p.m.

Our goal is to assemble the finest display of representational oil paintings. 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.

The total national awards will be approximately $100,000 in cash and merchandise, including a $25,000 Best In Show.

The awarding juror will be Master Signature member Johanna Harmon.

Artists eligible to compete are citizens – both natural born or otherwise – of the United States, Canada, or Mexico who are 2022 OPA members. Nonresident aliens who currently live in the United States, Canada, or Mexico are eligible to participate provided that they have been physically present at the address provided to OPA for eight of the last twelve months and that the residency is considered to be their permanent domicile and that they are 2022 OPA members. Nonresident aliens whose North American residency is in question will be asked to provide proof of residency including, but not limited to, employment history, references, and utility bills in the individual’s name.

The decision of the Board is final.