Oil Painters of America's Twenty-first Annual National Exhibition will be held at the Evergreen Fine Art Gallery, in Evergreen, Colorado, June 22- July 21, 2012.  Located about one-half hour west of Denver, Evergreen Fine Art Gallery is near the Elk Meadow, an area of natural beauty which will afford artists innumerable opportunities for painting mountain meadows, wildflower glens, wildlife and other picturesque painting prospects while enjoying the aroma of acres of Ponderosa Pines.  Other area activities include hiking, boating, biking and fishing.  An opening reception will be held for artists, collectors, the public and the press on Friday, June 22 from 5:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M.  As in the past, many informative and educational seminars will be offered to OPA members and guests.

The total awards will be in excess of $75,000, including a $25,000 Best In Show.

The awarding juror will be internationally renowned Master Signature member Quang Ho.

Artist who reside in the United States, Canada and Mexico and are 2012 OPA members or have submitted an application for membership or renewal for 2012 may apply for this exhibition.