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ANNOUNCING OUR BRONZE MEDAL WINNER! Congratulations to Antwan Ramar OPA, recipient of the Bronze Medal at the 2026 Virtuosos of the OPA!

We're delighted to recognize Ramar for this outstanding achievement and celebrate his exceptional work in this year's exhibition. Join us in celebrating Ramar and this well-deserved honor!

Visit Principle Gallery in historic Alexandria, Virginia, to experience the Virtuosos of the OPA exhibition in person. On display through November 8, 2026!

Merrily, Merrily
Oil on canvas | 24 × 18"
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#OilPaintersOfAmerica #VirtuososOfTheOPA #BronzeMedal #OilPainting #FineArt #RealismArt #ArtLovers #PrincipleGallery #AwardWinner @antwan.ramar by @oilpaintersofamerica

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ANNOUNCING THE SILVER MEDAL WINNER! Congratulations to Marianne Rice, Silver Medal recipient at the 2026 Virtuosos of the OPA!

We're delighted to recognize Marianne for this outstanding achievement and celebrate her exceptional work in this year's exhibition. Help us celebrate Marianne and this well-deserved honor!

Visit Principle Gallery in historic Alexandria, Virginia, to experience the Virtuosos of the OPA exhibition in person. On display through November 8, 2026!

The Letter
Oil on linen panel, 12×12"
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#OilPaintersOfAmerica #VirtuososOfTheOPA #SilverMedal #OilPainting #FineArt #RealismArt #ArtLovers #PrincipleGallery #AwardWinner @rice_marianne by @oilpaintersofamerica

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ANNOUNCING THE GOLD MEDAL WINNER! Congratulations to Marc Hanson OPAM, Gold Medal winner at the 2026 Virtuosos of the OPA!

We're thrilled to recognize Marc's outstanding achievement and celebrate his exceptional work in this year's exhibition. Join us in celebrating Marc and this well-deserved honor!

Visit @principlegallery in historic Alexandria, Virginia, to experience the Virtuosos of the OPA exhibition in person. On disp@ay through November 8, 2026!

A Grand Welcome
Oil on cradled panel, 24 × 24"
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#OilPaintersOfAmerica #VirtuososOfTheOPA #GoldMedal #OilPainting #FineArt #RealismArt #ArtLovers #ArtOfTheDay #PrincipleGallery @artofmarchanson by @oilpaintersofamerica

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Here is the rest of the OPA Virtuosos show at Principal Gallery in Alexandria, VA. The opening reception is Friday at 6pm. by @oilpaintersofamerica

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The first batch of images from the OPA Virtuosos show at Principal Gallery in Alexandra, VA. It a great show. Congratulations to everyone that got in. More images to follow.
Plus, everyone loves a gallery cat. by @oilpaintersofamerica

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Virtuosos of the OPA Awards Presentation
Join us live on Facebook at 7:30pm Eastern for an evening celebrating the artists and the exceptional work of the Virtuosos of the OPA.

Artists, collectors, and art lovers will gather in the Principle Gallery to enjoy the exhibition, meet fellow OPA community members, and celebrate the talent on the gallery walls. Join us at 7:30 pm Eastern as we recognize this year's award recipients during the Awards Presentation. by @oilpaintersofamerica

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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Join us at @principlegallery in historic Alexandria, Virginia, for the Opening Reception of Virtuosos of the OPA!

Celebrate an incredible collection of paintings, connect with fellow artists, art lovers, and collectors, and help us recognize this year's outstanding artists and award winners.

Can't join us in person? Tune in to our Facebook LIVE at 7:30 PM Eastern to watch the Awards Presentation and celebrate along with us!
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#awardceremony #openingreception #artopening #artexhibition #principlegallery #alexandriaart #oilpaintersofamerica by @oilpaintersofamerica

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I’m excited to be heading to Alexandra, VA, this week for the Oil Painters of America Virtuosos exhibition at Principle Gallery.

I’m honored to have my painting included in the show and look forward to spending time with fellow artists and friends. A special thank you to @principlegallery and @oilpaintersofamerica for putting together what promises to be a wonderful event.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

“Patina and Light”
24 x 18
Oil on @artefexart Panel 532 by @oilpaintersofamerica

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In conjunction with the Virtuosos of the Oil Painters of America Exhibition we will be hosting two LIVE painting demonstrations on Saturday, October 10th.

10:00 am-12:30 pm
Bill Farnsworth OPAM

Bill is a Master Signature Member of Oil Painters of America (OPA), the National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society (NOAPS), and several other prestigious national art organizations. His award-winning paintings have been exhibited in national shows and are held in museums and private collections throughout the United States.

Image 1. Bill Farnsworth OPAM "The Ferry" 16 x 20, oil on panel

2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Jill Basham OPA

Jill is inspired by nature’s beauty and atmosphere, drawn to how light, skies, and expansive views capture the feeling of a place. Embracing experimentation, she works with brushes, palette knives, and unexpected tools, allowing each painting to evolve in its own direction.

Image 2. Jill Basham "Holding Off" 24 x 36, oil on linen by @oilpaintersofamerica

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NEXT FRIDAY!

We’re thrilled to host the 2026 Virtuosos of the OPA Exhibition of Traditional Oils, presented in partnership with Oil Painters of America!

Featuring work by OPA Associate, Signature, and Master Signature artists, the exhibition brings together an incredible range of contemporary representational painting, from landscapes and still lifes to figurative works and scenes of everyday life.

Join us for the opening reception Friday, October 9th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM!

On view through November 8, 2026.

"Memento Mori" by Nicholas Palella OPA
36 x 24, oil on canvas by @oilpaintersofamerica

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Extremely honored that my painting “When The Light Was Kinder” was accepted into the Virtuosos Of The OPA exhibition at @principlegallery in Alexandria, VA. The show opens October 9th (next Friday!). This is one of the most prestigious shows hosted by @oilpaintersofamerica and I am so excited to have a painting in the show 🤍

Hope you can make it to the opening, or stop by while the show is open! It’s a beautiful location and will for sure be an amazing show!
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#oilpainting#portraitartist#realismart#womenartists#artexhibition taken in Alexandria, Virginia by @oilpaintersofamerica

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It’s been a busy week of doing the business of art, it’s not all just making the art!
Tuesday helped hang the Centennial Celebration- 26ers Exhibit at Brown County Art Gallery. Wednesday delivered “Skimmin’ Through the Sky” to the FedEx store going to “Virtuosos Of The OPA” at Principal Gallery in Alexandria, VA. Then on Friday drove to Cincinnati to deliver “Morningtide” to ARTclectic Gallery for ViewPoint 58!

@bcartgallery @principlegallery @artclectic_art_gallery @oilpaintersofamerica @bcag.artist.association taken in The Campbell Studio by @oilpaintersofamerica

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