New Show Opening

Oil Painters of America: Eastern Regional Exhibition

"Oil Painters of America: Eastern Regional Exhibition”

Annapolis, MD - McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street, presents “Oil Painters of America: Eastern Regional Exhibition.” The reception to meet the artists is Sunday, October 20, from 1 - 4 pm. Awards will be presented at 2:00pm. Preview Days to see the show are Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19. McBride Gallery will extend hours to 8:00pm on October 18 and 19. The exhibit run from October 20 to November 17th.

This is the first time Oil Painters of America is bringing their prestigious organization’s exhibit to Maryland. Cynthia McBride said, “I am honored that McBride Gallery was invited to host the Eastern Regional OPA show this year. OPA is known for the high quality paintings done by their members. I have long supported and featured the art of representational painters, which is also the mission of Oil Painters of America.”

Oil Painters of America (OPA) show comes to Annapolis

Brandi Neighbors "Subtle Deception" Oil 16" x 20"

Host Gallery for 2013 Exhibition: McBride Gallery

Established in 1980, McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street in Annapolis is hosting the 2013 Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional show. Situated overlooking Chesapeake Bay, the historic city of Annapolis has been rated one of the country’s Top Waterfront Towns by National Geographic Adventure magazine and one of the Top Ten most walkable cities. The gallery is located in a charming Georgian-style home with seven rooms and the original colonial fireplaces.

Awards and Awards Juror The focus in the jurying process is to select paintings that show the highest quality in draftsmanship, color, and composition, emphasizing a diversity in representational style and subject matter. The awards for this show will be approximately $11,500, including a $4,000 Best in Show award. One hundred OPA members will be exhibiting new paintings and competing for the award. The Juror of Awards will be internationally renowned OPA Signature Member, Nancy Howe.

History of Oil Painters of America: Oil Painters of America (OPA) was founded in 1991 by Shirl Smithson primarily to focus attention on the lasting value of fine drawing, color, composition and the appreciation of light. ... OPA is the first national organization to be established for the sole purpose of representing traditional, representational oil painters.  OPA membership currently stands at 3,400 artists. The principal reason behind the swelling of the ranks of this national organization is the strong commitment and support of artists and collectors in North America.

OPA hosts 4 major exhibitions each year, a National Juried Exhibition, a Juried Summer Salon show, an Eastern and a Western Regional Exhibition that showcase the paintings of artist members. All shows are juried and while many of the 3,400 members submit work for exhibitions, only a small percentage are selected for each show.

Gallery Hours: Mon.–Sat.10–5:30 , Sun.12 – 5:30, Thursday until 9:00 pm

Available to News Media:   Call or email for higher resolution art images for publication.

Contact:  Cynthia McBride or Judy Brick (410) 267-7077 or 301-261-2124

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Nancy Howe, OPA

Tender Refrain, Firstborn
Oil 26 x 18

Mary Erickson

Off the Beaten Path
Oil 16 x 12

John Michael Carter, OPAM

Lauren
Oil 24 x 18