2026 Associate Online Exhibition

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About the Event

• 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

Artist Eligibility

Entry Process

• 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 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 not photos from other sources. No mixed media, painted giclee prints, or any other type of digital or photographic reproductions in conjunction with the oil and acrylic paint are eligible. No artwork copied from other artists work or published photos, or created in an instructional setting are eligible.
• The use of “Artificial Intelligence” in any way is not allowed.
• NOAPS will not be held legally responsible for artists’ work which is accepted to NOAPS exhibitions, either online or at a gallery, which is generated from reference material not belonging solely to the artist. This includes AI generated compositions, photos from sources other than the artist’s own photos, images from instructional settings or copied in any way from other artist’s work. The submitting artist will be held responsible. Any work that is accepted and found to have been created from sources other than the artist’s own reference, will result in that artist being excluded from all NOAPS exhibitions for a period of two years.
• 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.
• The 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

Entry Fee

• Associate Members only: The fee to enter is $30 for one (1) painting to be in the exhibition. Entry fee is non-refundable.
• You must be a member to enter.
  Not a member? Go to noaps.org/members to join.
• Annual dues fee, paid through noaps.org/members is $62.

Awards Judge

Selection Process

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

Questions

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on August 6, 2026.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

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 substitute your image up until the entry deadline (August 5, 2026.)
• 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

Questions about this exhibition?
Contact Lisa Price ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, NOAPS, eligibility, artwork requirements, sales, etc.

Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.