Oil Painters of America’s 2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition
OPA’s 2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Beverly McNeil Gallery, located in Birmingham, Alabama, September 14 through October 13, 2023.
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OPA’s 2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition is being hosted by Beverly McNeil Gallery, located in Birmingham, Alabama, September 14 through October 13, 2023.
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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 is not required. It is free to enter.
Paintings must be created in oils in the representational style. This includes a broad spectrum of styles ranging from realistic to impressionist – or your own style, as long as it is representational. Both plein air and/or studio work is acceptable. All submissions will be displayed online with the artist’s name, painting title & size, school name and age on OPA’s website.
Student submissions will be accepted online through OPA’s website from November 1 through February 3, 2023. Winners will be notified of the competition results directly by February 15, 2023
The top five award winners will be invited to exhibit their work in conjunction with OPA’s National Exhibition of Traditional Oils to be held at Reinert Fine Art in Charleston, South Carolina, March 31 – April 30, 2023. Note, winners who elect to exhibit their artwork will be responsible for shipping to and from the exhibition. All paintings must be framed and wired for hanging.
There are no submission fees. It is free to enter.
New student members must fill out the online student membership application in order to enter the Student Competition. Membership is free to all students ages 14 – 23.
To view the flyer and view the detailed Criteria and Rules and Regulations, Click Here.
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May 31, 2022 – June 2, 2022
Awards Announcement: June 3, 2022
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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 Fall 2022 Online Showcase is accepting entries from September 1 – November 15 and boasts awards of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for OPA Associate, Signature and Student Members. 10 honorable mention awards will also be awarded for the Associate division.
September 1 – November 15, 2022
For Associate, Student and Signature Members
Awards Announcement: November 30, 2022
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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 Summer 2022 Online Showcase is accepting entries from June 1 – August 15 and boasts awards of $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place for OPA Associate and Student Members only. 10 honorable mention awards will also be awarded.
June 1 – August 15, 2022
For Associate and Student Members Only
Awards Announcement: August 25, 2022