Recently, I was asked during an interview, why it is I paint. This certainly is not the first time I’ve been asked this question and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Throughout various stages of this painting journey my answer might have been something like, ‘to study light and color’, to … Read More about Painting as a Language: Through Layers we Discover our True Voice by Kami Mendlik OPA
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2026 Virtuosos of the OPA
Entries accepted June 15, 2026 through August 20, 2026. Principle Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia
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Alexandria, Virginia
Show Dates
October 9, 2026 12:00 am - November 8, 2026 11:59 pm
Submission Dates
June 15, 2026 12:00 am - August 21, 2026 11:59 pm
2026 National Salon
Entries accepted April 1, 2026 through June 12, 2026. Cassens Fine Art, Hamilton, Montana
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Hamilton, Montana
Show Dates
July 31, 2026 12:00 am - August 29, 2026 11:59 pm
Submission Dates
April 1, 2026 12:00 am - June 12, 2026 11:59 pm
2026 National Exhibition & Convention
Convention Registration still available. Convention dates May 26-31, 2026. Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Location:
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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May 29, 2026 12:00 am - August 29, 2026 12:00 am
Submission Dates
November 1, 2025 12:00 am - March 6, 2026 11:59 pm
2026 OPA Online Showcase Summer
Entries accepted May 1 through August 15, 2026 Associate and Student Associate members only.
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Virtual Show
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May 1, 2026 6:00 am - August 17, 2026 11:59 pm
2026 OPA Online Showcase Fall
Entries accepted September 1 through November 30, 2026 Signature, Associate and Student Associate members only.
Location:
Virtual Show
Submission Dates
September 1, 2026 6:00 am - November 30, 2026 11:59 pm
2026 OPA National Convention Wet Paint Competition
Location:
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Lunch and Learn – 8/14/26 – Jeff Olson – The Personality of White: The Most Important Color on your Palette.
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Location To Be Determined
Lunch and Learn – 9/11/26 – The Water Works: Keeping it Simple
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2026 OPA Online Showcase Spring
Entries accepted January 1 through April 17, 2026 International Associate, Associate and Student Associate members only.
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Virtual Show
Submission Dates
January 1, 2026 6:00 am - April 17, 2026 11:59 pm
