CALL FOR ENTRIES – 28th National Juried Exhibition

The organization “Oil painters of America“ was founded by Shirl Smithson in 1991.Ever since, it pursues a certain mission: Its members want to improve the appreciation of representational and traditional fine art. To realize this goal, they use their strong passion for promoting and preserving excellence in representational art in order to draw attention to fine painting, composition, color and the appreciation of light. The organization views all of the above-mentioned factors as lasting values.

By now, „Oil painters of America“ (=OPA) has managed to become a driving force in the New Renaissance as well as a leader in the community of arts. The organization has been able to establish its reputation by hosting regional and national shows, developing educational programs and making marketing and scholarship efforts.

OPA‘s success inspires you? Then become a part of its work! Right now, OPA is calling all artists to submit their works for the 28th National Juried Exhibition. The event is going to be held at Illume Gallery of Fine Art in St. George, UT from May 10 to June 7, 2019. You still have time to submit your artwork until Friday, January 25, 2019. To motivate all possible participants, OPA announced to give a prize of $25000 cash to the best artist of the show. $100000 have been invested in total awards.

At the exhibition, Kenn Backhaus will be the Juror of Awards. Concerning submission criteria you have to consider that your paintings may not exceed the maximum size of 1200 square inches (= ca. 0,77 sq m). You are allowed to enter a total amount of three paintings for jurying, but only one of them may be selected. If you enter only one painting, you will have to pay $30, two paintings cost $45 and to enter the maximum quantity of three paintings, you need to pay $60.

If you like wet paint competitions or sale and convention events, you also have the unique chance to take advantage of OPA’s Early Bird Discount concerning the required registration fee. All events of this domain are open to public. For further information on membership, entry and other OPA shows, please check: http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/index.cfm.