Ken Cadwallader OPAM, Rose Symphony, oil, 36 x 40" (91 x 101 cm). 2024 National Master Signature Gold Medal. 

 

Doreen St. John OPA, Reflections in the Forest, oil, 24 x 24" (60 x 60 cm). 2024 Driehaus Foundation Award.

 

OPA National Exhibition
Artists eligible to compete in Oil Painters of America’s art competition must be citizens (both natural born and otherwise) of the continent of North America who are 2025 OPA members. They are invited to submit up to three paintings from now until March 1, 2025. More information can be found on OPA’s website at oilpaintersofamerica.com. The exhibition opens May 30, 2025, in conjunction with the OPA National Convention.

MaryBeth Karaus OPA, Center of Attention, oil, 17 x 29" (43 x 73 cm). 2024 National Gold Medal.

 

Mark Flickinger, Horizon Oaks in the Sunlight, oil. 2024 Wet Paint - Plein Air First Place.

 

 Lauren Carlo, Pursuit of Symmetry, oil. 2024 Wet Paint – Studio First Place. 

OPA National Convention
Convention events spanning from May 27 to June 1 will encompass a wet paint competition and sale, educational events, painting demonstrations, breakout sessions for artists and collectors and a mystery miniature painting fundraiser. This unique fundraiser allows attendees to acquire works by esteemed OPA artists for a fraction of their value. The convention is open to artists, art students, enthusiasts and collectors. While OPA membership is not required, registration is mandatory for attendance. Those who register for the entire convention (not just daily registration) will be eligible to participate in the wet paint competition and compete for one of 12 awards.