selection process

Each entry is reviewed and scored by an independent Selection jury panel. The Jurying Panel will consist of a minimum of 5 NOAPS Master 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 Small Works International Juried Exhibition AWARDS

Awards include: Best of Show $3,000, $23,000 cash and sponsor awards

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Signature and Master Artist Guild Qualifying Update

Both Best of America National shows starting in 2019 count for Signature Status

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

• Acceptance into the "Best of America International Juried Exhibition" will count for 1 point per year

• Acceptance into the 'Best of America' Small Works International Juried Exhibition will count for 1 point

• One point for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in the Associate Online

• A maximum of 2-3 points attainable per year

• After 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 show in which Signature status is attained. Master Artist Membership is awarded to active members, whose dues are current.

Both “Best of America International 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 chenglian@gmail.com – 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 Exhibits. They include Best of show, 1st, 2nd, and all “Best of” category awards.

• With 2 International exhibitions per year, there will be 10 opportunities in a 5 year period to qualify for Master.

• Upon approval of the Master designation, 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. An up to date email address is essential for notification.  Please be sure that your contact information in your Juried Art Services account is correct.
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 and finished (painted) edge gallery wrap are acceptable

•  NOAPS strongly recommends Strong Boxes from Airfloat Systems. (they provide a 20% discount to NOAPS members, promo code NOAPS). Similar shipping container can also be accepted. All art received and displayed will not be returned until after the exhibit has closed.

IMPORTANT: Once accepted, failure to send the accepted artwork to the exhibit will result on a two

(2) year disqualification period for the artist.  Artwork must remain at the exhibit until the end of the show, unless released for sale by the gallery.

• If the artwork is sold after acceptance but before shipping it to the exhibit, artist must contact NOAPS (contact@noaps.org). The artwork should still be sent to the gallery, and commission should be paid to the art gallery.

• 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 images from other sources 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.

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shipping

**Artwork must be ready to hang with wire hanging materials strong enough to support the painting.  No other hanging materials, including sawtooth hangers will be accepted.  NOAPS and the Gallery reserve the right to refuse any artwork that does not conform to the above standards or does not conform to the eligibility standards outlined in the prospectus.  Any refused artwork will be returned at the expense of the artist.

**Attach the NOAPS ARTWORK LABEL to the top on the back of your painting.  (See below to print the label).  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.  We recommend artists insure their artwork while in transit.

The paintings must arrive between May 1-8, 2023

Include in the shipping container:

1. Return shipping label.  FedEx or UPS (label is created by the shipping agent).  To create a return shipping label: If using UPS, open an account, and then use their online program to “Create a return”. Enter all the information and print the label but do not schedule a pickup. Enclose the return label in an envelope for the gallery, or email the return shipping label to mgw@marywilliamsfinearts.com.  There are no charges until the UPS driver picks up the parcel and scans the return shipping label. ***Artwork will not be hung without a return shipping label.  No Express Return Shipping as shipper will not pick parcel up from the gallery.  UPS or FedEx Ground return shipping only.

2. $25 check made payable to the Mary Williams Fine Art Gallery for unpacking and repacking fees.  No COD’s.

3. Hand deliveries do not require a handling fee.

4. NOAPS Artwork label (see below to print) attached to the back of the painting for identification.

5. 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 shipping.  All Duties and Taxes must be paid by the Artist.  .

6. Canadian Artists who need assistance with shipping please contact Ober-Rae Livingstone at artist@newageart.com.

7. Clearly mark the outside of your box with your name and address.

8. Use bubble wrap and clear plastic sheeting for moisture and temperature protection. Protect the face of your painting with foamcore or cardboard between the bubble wrap or plastic and the surface of the painting.  No packing peanuts.

9. Shipping boxes by Airfloat Systems (800-445-2580) are highly recommended.  Airfloat Systems offers discounts to NOAPS members.  Use code NOAPS with Airfloat Systems to receive a 20% discount.  Masterpak and Uline art boxes are also acceptable.

 

Shipping Address:

 

Mary Williams Fine Arts

5311 Western Ave. Unit 112

Boulder, Colorado 80301

calendar

Applications Dates: December 1, 2022-February 28, 2023

Notifications: April 3, 2023

Artwork arrival ship dates: May 1-May 8, 2023

Shipping Address for artwork:

Mary Williams Fine Arts

5311 Western Ave. Unit 112

Boulder, CO 80301

mqw@marywilliamsfinearts.com

 

Opening Week Program: Events to be listed at www.noaps.org.

Opening Reception: May 18, 2023

Exhibit Closing: June 17, 2023

Your participation and support of the NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS’ SOCIETY is greatly appreciated. We wish you success in this event and may all your art career goals be met! GOOD LUCK!!

 

questions
Please email to contact@noaps.org

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