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CALL for ENTRIES: OPA Showcase

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The classics are timeless.  For dinner last night, I had a petite New York strip, beautiful new potatoes with rosemary and broiled brussel sprouts–a rare indulgence.  Luxury is often found in the classics.  This next Call is all about one of the classic art mediums.  This is one for the oil painters…

Check out this Call for Entries from Oil Painters of America for their Spring Online Showcase.  The entry fee is only $14 per image, but the prizes are huge.  You DO have to be a member ($60 annual fee),  but there are great benefits to being a member if this is your choice of media.  Take a look…

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Learn more about the show from Oil Painters of America!CALL for ENTRIES:
OPA Showcase

 

ELIGIBILITY:  You must be an Associate Member.  Artists must reside in the United States, Canada or Mexico.

MEDIA:
Representational Oil painting

DEADLINE:
March 1 – May 15, 2013

ENTRY FEE:  $14 per painting

JUROR:  Mostafa Keyhani was born in Iran in 1954 and is a Canadian citizen presently residing in Canada.  It was during his years as a secondary school student that he was encouraged by one of his teachers to pursue his artistic talents.  As a result, the artist became completely devoted to painting.

Work by Juror Mostafa Keyhani!It is typical of Keyhani’s paintings to convey the lively spirit of street scenes, scenic landscapes and the beauty of floral still life.  His brilliance with color and energetic compositions enchant the viewer.

Keyhani’s works are featured in galleries and in numerous important collections.  His work is on display in the permanent collection of the Canadian Parliament Buildings and the collection of St. Michael’s Collage Cochester, Lamont, USA.

Mostafa Keyhani is a member of the Salmagundi Club, Signature member of Oil Painters of America, Tuscan Plein Air Painters Socety and the Laguna Plein Air Painteres Association.  Keyhani has become a prominent artist who has been painting for over 25 yeras.  Hundreds of his paintings are in both private and corporate collections worldwide.

AWARDS:  $3,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $500 for third place along with 10 honorable mentions

For complete details, Visit OPA online!

Download the Prospectus from Oil Painters of America!