Oil Painting

OPA National Salon: Exhibition of Small Paintings

Oil Painters of America invites submissions for the 2026 National Salon, an exhibition of small-format representational oil paintings hosted by Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, Montana, on view July 31–August 29, 2026. This juried exhibition will showcase approximately 180 outstanding works by Associate, Signature, and Master Signature artists, highlighting excellence in draftsmanship, color, and composition while celebrating diversity in style and subject matter. Up to $20,000 in cash and merchandise awards will be presented.

35th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most prestigious showcases of representational oil painting in North America! Oil Painters of America invites you to enter the 35th National Juried Exhibition, hosted by the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on view May 29–August 29, 2026. This exceptional exhibition will showcase the finest works in draftsmanship, color, and composition, featuring a diverse range of styles and subjects. OPA membership required. Applications now open. Over $100,000 in awards, including a $25,000 Best in Show!

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