National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society
National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society

2025 Associate Online Exhibition

June 30, 2025 – June 30, 2026 NOAPS.org
Deadline is June 11th. Open to Associate Members.
They Say He Is Homeless, Oil, by Ni Zhu
They Say He Is Homeless, Oil, by Ni Zhu
Open Calls

Opens April 14, 2025.

Open for entry on April 14, 2025.
Deadline for entry: June 11, 2025
Please note, drag and drop is not supported in the Add Work form. Use the Select Image button to upload your artwork.

About the Event

The National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites our Associate Members 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 online competition open to ALL ASSOCIATE MEMBER artists 18 years of age and older working in Oil and ACRYLIC medium. This exhibition does not include NOAPS Signature or Master members.
  • One image from each Associate member artist may be submitted, each entry will be exhibited on the NOAPS website as part of the exhibition.
  • Please note: A painting entered into this show will not be eligible to enter in any other NOAPS shows whether online or onsite.

Awards

  • Best of Show: $1000
  • Second Place: $550
  • Third Place: $450
  • Ten “Best of” Awards: $200 cash
  • Ten Excellence Awards: $100 cash
  • Ten Merit Awards: One year membership to NOAPS - $62.00 value
All artists will be given recognition on www.NOAPS.org with artist name, artist website link and image selected for this exhibit.
The Top Three Award winners will earn one point toward Signature Status.
Certificates will only be sent to artists who have won awards. Certificates for Awards that have been won by artists from outside of North America will be sent exclusively by email.

Award winners will be notified by phone call or email of their award. Please check your ShowSubmit Artist Account for correct contact information.

Artist Eligibility

All NOAPS Associate Members whose dues are current are eligible to enter. This exhibition does not include Signature or Master members..

Entry Process

All entries will be submitted via ShowSubmit. See the Entry Guide for step by step guidance on the entry process. NOAPS is also available to help with procedural problems.
  • Email: [email protected] for assistance or see the Support section below.
  • Digital files should be saved in universal jpeg format for ShowSubmit entry. There is a maximum 30mb file size limit. Your images minimum pixel dimension should be 1500 pixels on the longest edge. For further information on artwork specifications see the ShowSubmit help category - https://showsubmit.com/help-center/image-uploads/preparing-your-images-submission For further information on artwork specifications see the Image and Filename Specifications section below or visit Preparing your Images for Submission.
  • Do not include frame, mat, or background in the photo. Be sure the image is right side up.
  • Please note: After submitting an image and making payment you can still log back into your application at any time before the application deadline and change the painting that has been submitted for a different painting. Help in making changes to your submission can be found in the Entry Guide: How to edit an artwork, through ShowSubmit at [email protected] or by contacting the NOAPS Associate Online Director at [email protected].
  • Only one application per artist (maximum of 1 work per artist).

Terms and Conditions

  • Artwork must be original two dimensional with mediums limited to OIL and ACRYLIC paints.
  • Completed in the last three (3) years.
  • Not previously accepted in any other NOAPS National Exhibit or NOAPS Online Exhibition.
  • No Minimum or Maximum size
  • NOAPS is dedicated to exhibiting excellent works of fine art which promote the artist’s artistic ability, vision and creativity within the traditional art forms of oil and acrylic painting. In this respect all artwork must be original and created from conception to completion by the artist in Oil and/or Acrylic only. Artists are permitted to use their own photos as reference materials in the creation of their artwork, but no photos from other sources. No mixed media, photography, digital and or other media. No painted giclee prints, or any other type of reproductions, no manipulated photos. No artwork copied from other artists work or published photos, or created in an instructional setting are eligible. No use of AI in any way is allowed.
  • If you wish to sell the art entered, please price your art in US Dollars consistent with the established value of your work. NOAPS does not receive a commission. Paintings do not have to be for sale.
  • 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 exhibit. You are confirming the work entered is your own and copyrighted images incorporated in your work have not been used.
  • Certificates will only be provided to artists who have won awards.
  • Entry fees are non-refundable.

Membership

Current 2025 NOAPS membership is required. To Join NOAPS click the link here: noaps.org

Entry Fees

The fee to enter is $30 for 1 artwork. If paying your yearly dues ($62) at the same time the total cost is $92. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Awards Judge

Jose Pardo, noapsm

As a child I loved traveling into Manhattan with my grandfather, all the while looking up at the skyscrapers hoping to catch a glimpse of Spiderman. I graduated from Jersey City State College with a BFA in illustration and design. I've worked as an illustrator/designer for companies like Disney, Scholastic and Universal Studios. My Fine Art Paintings have been exhibited in National Shows with organizations such as the Oil Painters of America, and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society. I have been fortunate to win awards at the local and National level for my paintings.

Selection Process

Each entry will be displayed on the NOAPS website on the Associate Member Online Exhibition page.

Important: The Judge of Awards makes selections based on the image entered. Make sure the image depicts a true representation of the painting. Each image should display the painting only, no frame or mat. The image should be properly oriented; please make sure your image is right side up.

Sales

The paintings may be for sale or not for sale. All sales will be conducted through the artist, and no commission is due to NOAPS. Be sure your website is listed on your submission if you want it published on the NOAPS website along with your painting.

Questions

For questions about NOAPS or this Prospectus, please contact [email protected]. For technical support, please see the Support section below.

Your participation and support of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society is greatly appreciated.

Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (June 11, 2025.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

Need Assistance? For questions about the entry process or using this website, please check our Help Center or Entry Guide first for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips. Most answers can be found there quickly.

If you still need help, feel free to email ShowSubmit Support at [email protected], and we’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.