The National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS) has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991
Application Dates: January 12, 2026 to April 6, 2026 at midnight Pacific Time
The National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North America and International Artists to apply to our exhibit honoring the Best in oil and acrylic painting. NOAPS has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991.
· This is an INTERNATIONAL juried online competition open to ALL artists 18 years of age and older working in Oil and ACRYLIC medium. Both members and non-members of NOAPS may apply.
· 200 Artworks accepted into the show and eligible for awards
Best of Show: $1000
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $300
Best Landscape: $200.00
Best Still Life: $200.00
Best People: $200.00
Best Use of Light & Color: $200.00
Most Innovative: $200.00
Narrative Excellence: $200.00
Ten Awards of Excellence: $100
Ten Merit Awards: I year membership to NOAPS - $52.00 value
TOP 200 artists will be given recognition on www.NOAPS.org with Artist name, artist website address and image selected for this exhibit.
Prospectus: https://www.noaps.org/2026-spring-on-line-prospectus
200 Artworks accepted into the show and eligible for awards
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