Though there have been many national water color and pastel societies, this is the first time in history that there has ever been a national oil painters society in this country. The principal reason behind the swelling of the ranks of this national organization OPA, was the great need for preventing a further decline of this beautiful form of art. We were witnesses to the fact that the curricula in our educational facilities told the disturbing story that representational oil painting was rarely being taught in colleges and universities anymore. The avant-garde has taken over for thirty years. We feel that we have made great strides in giving a renaissance or rebirth to this great craft, and now see on the horizon the return of interest in its instruction and teachings.
Membership is now in the thousands.
Artists working in Oil medium. All subjects, in any representational style, will be considered. Original work only. Copies from other artists or published material, or classroom work will not be accepted. Eligible for all regional shows.