Prospectus
OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA
Dedicated to the Preservation of Representational Art
Presents The
2011 Eastern Regional
Juried Exhibition Of Traditional Oils
The 2011 OPA Eastern Regional Exhibition will be hosted by Addison Art Gallery in Orleans, Massachusetts from September 17 through October 15, 2011. The quaint town of Orleans is located between impressive Nauset Beach on the Atlantic Ocean and peaceful Skaket Beach on Cape Cod Bay and offers a variety of activities such as fishing, boating, swimming and biking. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for fellow artists, collectors and the press.
Our goal is to assemble the finest display of representational oil paintings. The 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 total awards will be approximately $11,500, including a $4,000 Best In Show.
The awarding juror for this year's 2011 Eastern Juried Exhibition will be an internationally renowned Signature or Master Signature member.
Eligible states and provinces include: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Artists must be either 2011 OPA paid members or have submitted an application for membership for 2011 to be eligible to submit an entry in this exhibition.
Entry Information
Mailed Entries: Received by Thursday, June 16, 2011
Online submissions: Friday, June 24, 2011
Please note; FedEx does not deliver to a post office box. Use the U. S. Postal Service to deliver your entry forms. Use a No. 10 size envelope. Do Not request a signature by receiver.
Representational oil paintings of original concept and design only.
Paintings entered must have been painted in the last 3 years and should not have been accepted into a previous OPA National Exhibition.
Canvas size: maximum size not to exceed 432 square inches (unframed).
Painting must be framed and wired for hanging.
Maximum entries two (2). However, only one (1) painting can be accepted.
The artist retains copyright to his/her image(s). However, accepted images do become part of OPA archives and may be used for future OPA event promotion.
Paintings created in an instructional setting, including, but not limited to workshops and art class are not considered original artwork.
All work must be for sale and reflect the artist's current pricing structure. No NFS.
An artist who withdraws an entry after acceptance into the exhibition shall not be eligible to enter any OPA exhibition for the two succeeding years.
Print large or type on entry form & slide(s). No handwriting please. Use first & last name only.
Liabilities and Responsibilities
All entries will be made at the risk of the entrant. Care and caution will be exercised in the handling of all art work.
Neither Oil Painters of America or Addison Art Gallery may be held responsible for loss or damage. Insurance is theresponsibility of the artist.
ARTISTS PAY FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE BOTH WAYS. WE SUGGEST THAT YOU PROVIDE INSURANCE TO COVER THE FULL VALUE OF THE ARTWORK WHILE IN TRANSIT. SHIPMENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES MUST BE SHIPPED "FREE DOMICILE" OR THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
John Michael Carter, Signature Member and OPA Board Member, will serve as chairman of a Jurying Committee
consisting of five Master Signature or Signature members of OPA. The results of the jurying will be final.
No refund of entry fee on unaccepted entries. Participants will be notified of the jurors' selections.
Good Luck and Good Painting
Entry Information
On-line Submissions — Deadline: Friday, June 24, 2011
Electronic applications will be accepted beginning Monday, April 4, through Friday, June 24, 2011. Images should be a width of 1400 pixels for landscape images (wide images) and a height of 1400 pixels for portrait images (tall images). Specific details on how to prepare your image properly may be found at https://www.juriedartservices.com. Click on the "Help" tab.
To submit your electronic application, please go directly to: https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com and to the Exhibitions tab on the Education and Events page.
Mailed Entries - Deadline: Thursday, June 16, 2011
Hardcopy, mailed applications with slide submittals only will be accepted if received in the OPA post office box on or before June 16, 2011. Slides will be scanned and included in the on-line jurying process. An additional $15.00 charge over and above the entry fee will apply. Mail slides of your unframed oil paintings, entry fee and entry and notification forms, together with a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope (4-1/8" X 9-½"). Print clearly on slides: your name, title of painting, size, and price. Place a red dot in upper right, front corner of slides. Declined slides will be returned. Do not paperclip slides to your entry. Send entries in a business size No. 10 envelope. DO NOT request a signature by receiver.
Jurying Fees
The jurying fee for electronic entries is as follows: one painting is $30.00 or $45.00 for two paintings. Only one painting will be accepted. Electronic payment may be made by credit card or through Paypal. No e-checks will be accepted. Jurying fees for on-line submission may also be paid by check mailed to OPA if received by Friday June 24, 2011.
Please note, you must be a paid member through December 31, 2011 at a cost of $60.00. If you are currently not a member or have not paid your 2011 membership dues, OPA will accept your entry provided that 1) an electronic renewal fee is paid by Friday, June 17, 2011 or 2) a mailed membership application and your annual dues are received no later than Thursday, June 9, 2011. More membership information can be found on the OPA website,
https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com, under "Membership Services".
Sales Commission
Sales commission of 40% is required by the gallery for all paintings sold. Please take this into consideration when setting your price. All work that is submitted must be for sale. NO NFS. Paintings must be priced in accordance with the artist's current pricing structure.
DELIVERY AND RETURN OF ACCEPTED WORK
Delivery for Local Artists: Please deliver uncrated paintings to Addison Art Gallery from September 1 to September 9, 2011.
Out of Town Artists: please ship to Addison Art Gallery, 43 Route 28, Orleans, MA 02653, to arrive September 1 to September 9, 2011. Handling Fee: Out of Town Artists must include a $25 check payable to Addison Art Gallery to cover the expense of uncrating, storage of crates, recrating and contacting your shipper for return. In a separate envelope, either include a check made payable to Addison Art Gallery to cover the entire cost of return shipping, or include the appropriate shipping label with your personal Fed Ex or UPS Account Information. Shipments from OUTSIDE the United States must be shipped "FREE DOMICILE" or they will not be accepted.
Calendar Checklist
June 16, 2011
Deadline for receipt of mailed in submissions. Slides must arrive at: OPA, P.O. Box 2488, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-2488.
June 24, 2011
Deadline for on-line submissions.
July 26, 2011
Notification via e-mail and posted on the OPA website.
September 1 - 9, 2011
Out of Town Artists: Artwork must arrive at Addison Art Gallery.
September 1 - 9, 2011
Local Artists: Deliver accepted artwork to Addison Art Gallery .
September 16 & 17, 2011
Preview of show.
September 17, 2011
Opening Reception for collectors, press, exhibiting artists and the public. 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
September 17 — October 15, 2011
Length of time show will be open for viewing.
October 17— October 22, 2011
Local artists must remove paintings during this period, or a storage fee will be charged. Addison Art Gallery thanks you for your cooperation.
Gallery Hours
Sunday — Saturday:
10 A.M.—5:30 P.M.