Document 6508252

P. O. Box 2488 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-2488
E-Mail: mail@oilpaintersofamerica.com
General Office Tel.: 815-356-5987
Executive Office Tel.: 847-277-1721
MEMBERSHIP YEAR: JANUARY 1, 2014 through DECEMBER 31, 2014
It is necessary to renew your membership (by mail or online) & pay the required fee each year to remain a
current member. See Membership Information on page 2 for eligibility and member types.
Please Print: (Note: Name, city, state, zip, website and subject matter information provided below will be searchable on the OPA
online member directory. To respect the privacy of our members, we do not include address, phone numbers or email addresses in the
member directory)
Salutation (please choose from the following)
□ Mr. □ Mrs. □ Ms. □ Miss □ Dr.
First Name ______________________Middle_______________ Last Name________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone_______________________________
E-mail ______________________________________________
Website___________________________________________________________________________________________
Brushstrokes Newsletter:
I would like to receive my newsletter by email in lieu of US mail
Subject Matter: Please circle those that apply to your artwork
Animal
Cityscape
Figurative
Floral
Landscape
Portrait
Seascape
Still Life
Vehicle
Western
How to Apply
Online application: Go to http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com and click on the Member Services tab. Follow the
submission instructions.
Mail application: Fill out this application, mail along with a check for $60, and if a new Associate required examples of
work. (digital images, slides or photos (5” x 7” or smaller) with name, title, size.) All checks must be in US funds only.
Check One of the below membership dues categories (see page 2 for eligibility requirements)
! New applicants dues for Associate Membership - annual dues check for $60 plus two samples of work
! Renewal dues for Associate or Signature Membership – annual dues check for $60
! Supporting Membership (new or renewal) - annual dues of $60 (non-artist only)
Donations – In Addition to Dues: (For supporters and member artists who would like to provide a tax deductible
contribution to OPA. Special recognition will be given in annual catalog. These contributions will be used for awards and
special projects.)
□ Angel Donation of $40 to $59
□ Friend Donation of $60 to $499
□ Benefactor
Donation of $2,500 or more
Amount U.S. Funds Enclosed: $__________ for dues, $__________ for donation, $___________Total
Please return a copy of this form, your check made payable to OPA and samples of your work (for new Associates) to:
Oil Painters of America
PO Box 2488
Crystal Lake, IL. 60039-2488
Signature _______________________________________________________________ Date ______________
NOTE! Please allow a minimum of 2-3 weeks for processing.
Membership Information
The goal of Oil Painters of America is to be instrumental in fostering interest in the beauty of representational
painting. You are encouraged to participate in developing public awareness by creating excellent paintings and
exhibiting in national and regional OPA competitions. To join, complete the application form and submit two
recent images of your work.
ELIGIBILITY: All artists working in the oil medium, in any representational style, who are residents of the
US, Canada or Mexico. (Please refer to OPA By-Laws Article II. K. Definition of Residency.)
Oil Painters of America offers the following membership types:
Associate- Work will be reviewed prior to initial acceptance. Paintings in any representational style will be
considered. Original work only. Copies from other artists or published material will not be accepted.
Submission of two samples of work may be digital images, slides or photos (5” x 7” or smaller) with name,
title, and size on each of the two samples. (Email: jurying@oilpaintersofamerica.com) No portfolios, please!
Signature- artists who consistently demonstrate high quality work and have been selected to participate in 3
national shows (not necessarily consecutive) or 2 national and 3 regional OPA shows. Regional shows must be
within the last 5 years. Associate members meeting these eligibility requirements may apply before October 15
for review and approval by the OPA Board of Directors.
Master Signature- artists who have exhibited exceptional merit in their work and accomplishment in the field
of art. Signature members may apply before September 1 for review and approval by the OPA Board of
Directors.
Supporter- for individuals/organizations that are not artists but are interested in supporting the arts. Supporters
will not be eligible to participate in shows.
International Supporter – individuals who are not residents of the US, Canada or Mexico. International
Supporters receive the national exhibition catalog and the Brushstrokes newsletters. They are not eligible to
participate in shows.
Gallery- art galleries who represent at least 1 OPA member’s work at all times. Galleries apply online at
http://oilpaintersofamerica.com/resources/galleries.html.
QUESTIONS? Please call OPA at 815-356-5987 or email mail@oilpaintersofamerica.com
www.oilpaintersofamerica.com