selection process

Each entry is reviewed and scored by an independent jury panel. The Jurying panel will consist of a minimum of 5 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 in the panel 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.

noaps “BEST OF AMERICA” awards
Awards include: Best of show $5000, $30,000 cash and sponsor awards

Signature and Master Artist Guild Qualifying Update
both Best of America National shows count for Signature Status​

• 6 points total over 5 years are needed to qualify for Signature Status

• the "Best of America National Juried Exhibition" will count for 1 point per year

• the "Small Works Best of America National Juried Exhibition" will count for 1 point

• a maximum of 2 points attainable per year

• Note: For members who have accrued ½ points in past Small Painting Exhibitions: you will be granted points under the previous system through 2021. In 2022 all point accrual will be under the new point accrual tabulation.

• Once Signature Status is achieved, the awarded artist may use the initials NOAPS on original works of art and in their correspondence.

 

Master Artist Membership: Master Qualification begins AFTER the exhibit in which Signature status is attained. Master Artist Membership is awarded to active members, whose dues are current.

Both “Best of America National Juried Exhibitions” starting in 2018 count for Master Status

• when a Signature Artist receives three (3) TOP Master Qualifier Awards in a five (5) year period in the “Best of America National Juried Exhibitions” they are now qualified to make a submission to the Masters jury committee headed up by NOAPS Master Artist, Cheng Lian

• Email Membership@noaps.org – title the email “Masters Submission”

• Please submit: 10 original artwork images, Biography and any published articles or related achievements

• These TOP Qualifier Awards will be clearly identified as Masters Qualifier Awards before the start of the Best of America Exhibit. They include Best of show, 1st, 2nd, and all “Best of” category awards.

• With 2 Nationals per year, there will be 10 opportunities in a 5 year period to qualify for Master.  Please note that the Online International Awards do not count toward Master Status.

• Upon approval of the Masters jury submission committee and Masters designation is received, the awarded artist may use the initials NOAPSM on original works of art and in their correspondence. This honor is awarded for life, unless forfeited by nonpayment of annual dues or resignation.

selection notification
 Artists selected for the Exhibition will be notified by email from Juried Art Services by July 26, 2021. 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, NOAPS and the Gallery retain the right to refuse to display and/or allow award judging due to: technical inaccuracy, misrepresentation, inadequate framing, or damage from improper packaging.

• FRAMING: Gallery quality wood frames only

• NOAPS strongly recommends Strong Boxes from Airfloat Systems or Masterpak. (Airfloat is a NOAPS Sponsor and they provide a 20% discount to NOAPS members, use code ‘NOAPS’). Similar shipping containers can also be accepted. All art received and displayed will not be returned until after the exhibit has closed. The gallery has 30 days after the close of the show to return unsold artwork.

IMPORTANT: Once accepted, failure to send the accepted artwork to the exhibit will result on a two (2) year disqualification period for the artist.

• If the artwork is sold after acceptance but before shipping it to the exhibit, commission should be paid to the art gallery.  Please email contact@noaps.org if you pre-sell your painting.

• Selected paintings will be showcased on www.NOAPS.org, in the NOAPS Blog, and in NOAPS Social Media.

• By entering, entrants are consenting to having a reproduction of their work used for promotion of the NOAPS Exhibits. You are confirming the work entered is your own and copyrighted images incorporated in your work have not been used.

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.

liability
 Every reasonable care will be exercised with all artwork. NOAPS, The Gallery, and any other organization or individual connected with the exhibition will not be responsible for loss or damage of artwork while in transit. By entering this exhibit, the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions of the prospectus.

commission
The artist will receive 55% of the selling price, with the remainder split at 45% to the hosting gallery.
 

shipping

Once your art is accepted into the Exhibition, please follow the shipping instructions carefully. Full shipping instructions will be provided with acceptance letters. All shipping charges to and from the Gallery are the responsibility of the artist. We recommend insuring your work before shipping.

 

Include in the shipping container:

1. Return shipping label - choose Fedex or UPS

2. HOW TO Create a return shipping label - example - If using UPS - Must open an account with them, then use their online program to "Create a return" - Enter all the information and print the label but do not schedule a pickup. Enclose return label in envelope for the gallery. There are no charges until the shipping company driver picks up the parcel and scans the shipping label.***Artwork will not be displayed if Return Label is not provided.

3. $25 check made payable to Dana Art Gallery for unpacking/repacking fees.

4. Hand deliveries must also include a $25 handling fee.

5. NOAPS Artwork label attached to back of painting  (included in the acceptance letter from Juried Art Services).

6. IMPORTANT: Shipping from OUTSIDE the USA must be shipped FREE DOMICILE or they will not be accepted. International artists please check all shipping restrictions and custom regulations before entering this exhibit. All Duties and Taxes must be paid by the artist

7. Ship to address: Dana Gallery, 246 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT  59802

calendar

Applications Dates: March 23-June 30, 2021

Notification Date: July 26, 2021

Workshop & Opening Week Program: September 7, 8 & 9: Workshop with Albin Veselka; September 8 & 9, Plein Air Competition; September 10 & 11, Artist Demonstrations

Exhibit Grand Opening & Award Reception: September 10, 2021

Exhibit Closing: October 9, 2021

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Your participation and support of the NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS’ SOCIETY is greatly appreciated.  GOOD LUCK!!

 

questions
Please email to Membership@NOAPS.org

The National Oil & Acrylic Painter’s Society

 

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