August 4, 2021 – Bradenton
Oil Painters of America’s (OPA) 2021 Eastern Regional Exhibition is being hosted by ArtCenter Manatee, in Bradenton, Florida, September 28 through October 22, 2021. The premier exhibit will feature 111 of the finest representational oil paintings. OPA is the first national organization founded for the sole purpose of representing traditional, representational oil.
Artists, collectors and art enthusiasts will find an unparalleled collection of traditional oil paintings representative of the high quality of work being produced by the nationally and internationally acclaimed group of oil painters in this exhibition.
OPA’s membership is comprised of over 3,500 artists from across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Over the years, OPA’s exhibitions have garnered a reputation for being one of the premier art shows in the country.
The awarding juror will be respected OPA Signature member and Sarasota resident, Katie Dobson Cundiff. Her 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 awards include a $4,000 Best In Show.
The Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, September 30, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with the awards presentation in person at 6:00 pm. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.
On Friday, October 1st, Katie Dobson Cundiff will lead a 2-hour painting demo at the ArtCenter.
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