Prospectus
National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society 24th Annual ‘BEST OF AMERICA’ Exhibition
October 12th 2014 to November 22, 2014
Bolivar & Osage Beach, MO
Application Dates: February 12, 2014-August 15, 2014
Application Fees: $50 for 2 Entries; $10 for each entry thereafter, up to 5 entries allowed
Notification Date: September 6, 2014
About the Event
Celebrating its 24th Annual “Best of America” in 2014, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North America to join and participate in our celebration. The ‘Best of America’ is a juried competition open to members of NOAPS. The annual membership is $50 and includes the entry of two paintings into the competition. NOAPS has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991. This year, awards have been increased and events have been added including a 3 day workshop by Todd Williams, an Awards Banquet and a re-opening at the very popular Osage Beach Vine Wine Bar and Gallery. NOAPS along with the Dunnegan Gallery of Art and the Vine Gallery invite oil and acrylic painters to submit original work for the Best of America 2014 Exhibition. OVER $10,000 in Cash and Sponsor Awards.
MEMBERSHIP The annual membership of $50, valid through March 31st 2015, is required. Exhibit entrants can pay and join NOAPS when entering the exhibit. The annual membership includes the entry of 2 paintings.
Entry Process
All entries will be submitted via Juried Art Services (JAS) www.juriedartservices.com. JAS is a free service and provides a comprehensive ‘Help’ menu. NOAPS is also available to help with procedural problems. Email executive@noaps.org for assistance. Digital files should be saved in universal .jpeg format for JAS entry and should be between 1400 pixels and 4000 pixels longest dimension at 300PPI (pixels per inch).
Art work must be Original, with mediums limited to oil and acrylic paints and completed in the last 3 years and not previously accepted in a NOAPS Exhibit. Maximum size excluding frame shall not exceed 1200 square inches (EX: 30 X 40” = 1200 square inches)
Fees
The Annual NOAPS Membership fee of $50 provides members all associated benefits and includes submitting 2 art images in the Best of America competition. Additional images maybe entered for a fee of $10 per image UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 IMAGES. Example: 3 images=$60- 4 images=$70 and for the maximum of 5 images =$80 Payment may be made by Pay Pal or Credit Card
AWARDS JUDGE
Todd A. Williams -A Biographical Sketch
Williams' work has been exhibited across the US in gallery, museum, and invitational exhibitions, such as the Gilcrease Museum, the Great Plains Art Museum, Montgomery Museum Of Fine Arts, "The American Miniatures Show", Settlers West Gallery, The Maynard Dixon Museum, Cincinnati’s Great American Artists Exhibition, and the Oil Painters of America National and Regional Exhibitions where he has been honored with the prestigious status of a Signature Member. “Todd brings you into the soul of the subject,” says Jinger Richardson, owner of the Legacy Gallery in Jackson Hole, WY and Scottsdale, AZ. "His work is very interactive and I always feel like I’m part of the scenes.” In the July/August 2012 Plein Air Salon Competition he was the winner of the top prize - "First Place Award" selected by San Francisco gallery owner John Pence, who described Todd's work as “uniquely impressive,” with an “an immense impact ” Pence said, “There is superb atmospherics in the epic subject and view, and his paintings are full of delicate details.”
In 2010 he won the "Founders Award" from the American Impressionist Society in their National Exhibition. In 2009 he won an "Award of Excellence" at the National OPA Exhibition in Santa Fe, NM., and in 2008, he won the "Second Place Award" from the American Impressionist Society in their National Exhibition at Palm Desert, CA.
Todd Williams’ success really doesn’t come as a surprise,” says Dirk Meyer, owner of Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe, N. M.“He's reminiscent of (19th-century portrait painter) John Singer Sargent and can do fantastic landscapes at the same time. He has the ability and skill to take the viewer to a peaceful place within them. He uses a subdued palette blended into poetic, serene scenes. People like the style, the feel, the looseness that he portrays.
He doesn’t resort to ‘tricks’ to create his work. It is true tonal work from the heart. Todd is definitely an up and coming star."
The International Artist Magazine featured his work from “Vienna and Prague” in their Dec./ Jan. 2008 issue. In Sept. 2005, Todd had a featured article in the Fine Art Connoisseur. Also in 2004, he received national and international recognition for his art through a feature article in Southwest Art and International Artist Magazine selected him for "Master Painters of the World" in the United States Showcase.
His galleries include: The Sage Creek Gallery, Santa Fe, NM; Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg, TX; Howard/Mandville Gallery, Kirkland, WA; Sherwood’s Gallery, Houston, TX; Galerie Kornye West, Fort Worth TX; and The DeBruyne Gallery, Naples, FL.
Awards
The total awards will be in excess of $10,000 in cash and sponsor/patron prizes. Cash Awards include: Best of Show $3,500 , Second Place $900, Third Place $600, and NOAPS Director’s Choice $500. The Best of Show includes the honor of having the artist’s winning artwork become the image on the front cover of the 2015 Best of America catalog.
Selection Process
Each entry is reviewed and scored by an independent jury panel. The Jurying panel will consist of five NOAPS Master Artists or Signature Members. The panel selects paintings for the exhibit based on the quality and individual mastery of the medium. IMPORTANT: Jurors make selections based on the image entered (make sure the image depicts a true representation of the painting). Jurors score the image only and do not see any information about the artist.
Selection Notification
Artists selected for the 2014 Best of America Exhibit will be notified by email from Juried Art Services.
An up to date email address is essential for notification .
Art Accepted for the Exhibit
Upon receipt of the accepted paintings at the exhibit location (Dunnegan Gallery of Art), NOAPS and the Dunnegan Gallery retain the right to refuse to display and allow award judging due to: technical inaccuracy, misrepresentation, inadequate framing, or damage from improper packaging. NOAPS strongly recommends Strong Boxes from Airfloat Systems (20% discount to NOAPS members) or similar shipping container. All art received and displayed will not be returned until after the exhibit has closed.
Sales
All entries must be for sale. Paintings of all price ranges are accepted. Entrants price their work and should closely represent the established market value of the artist’s work. The price entered on the Juried Artist Services application form will be the price for the duration of the exhibit.
Commission
The artist will receive 60% of the selling price. NOAPS deducts a 20% donation (tax deductable to the artist). The hosting gallery is paid a 20% commission.
Shipping
Instructions will be provided with acceptance letters. All shipping charges to and from the DUNNEGAN Gallery are the responsibility of the artist. We recommend insuring your work before shipping. Include in the shipping container:Prepaid return shipping label plus a $25 Check made out to Dunnegan Gallery for unpacking, displaying/repacking and arranging for return shipping . Hand deliveries must include a $25 handling fee.
Shipping from OUTSIDE the US must be shipped free domicile or they will not be accepted.
Liability
Every reasonable care will be exercised with all artwork. The NOAPSociety, hosting facilities, organizations or individuals connected with the exhibition will not be responsible for loss or damage while being exhibited or in transit.
Calendar
Applications Dates : Friday, February 14, 2014 –Friday, August 15, 2014
Notifications: Saturday, September 6, 2014
Exhibit Opening: Dunnegan Gallery of Art, Bolivar, Missouri October 12th 2014 2-4PM
Exhibit Closing : Dunnegan Gallery of Art, October 26th 2014
Exhibit Re-Opening: The Vine Wine Bar & Gallery, Osage Beach, Missouri. November 1st 2014
Exhibit Closing: The Vine Wine Bar and Gallery, November 22nd 2014
Questions
Please email to executive@noaps.org