2025 Spring International Online Exhibition

This is an international juried online competition open to all artists 18 years of age and older working in oil and acrylic medium. Both NOAPS members and non-members may apply. A maximum of 200 artworks will be accepted into the show and eligible for awards.

Artwork must be original and created entirely by the artist in oil and/or acrylic only. Completed within the last three years, artwork cannot have been previously accepted in any other NOAPS National Exhibit or NOAPS Online Exhibition. No mixed media, painted giclee prints, digital or photographic reproductions, artwork copied from other artists or published photos, artwork created in an instructional setting, or artwork created using AI is eligible. Artists may use their own photos as reference materials but not photos from other sources. There is no minimum or maximum size requirement.

Award structure includes: Best of Show ($1000), Second Place ($500), Third Place ($300), Best Landscape ($200), Best Still Life ($200), Best People ($200), Best Use of Light & Color ($200), Most Innovative ($200), Narrative Excellence ($200), Ten Awards of Excellence ($100 each), and Ten Merit Awards (1 year NOAPS membership valued at $52). Certificates will be sent to award-winning artists; those outside North America will receive certificates by email only. Award payments are made through PayPal unless otherwise notified.

Submissions must be high-quality JPEG files at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge with a maximum file size of 30 MB. Images must show only the artwork with no visible matting, frames, or background, and must be oriented correctly. Only one application per artist is permitted, with a maximum of 5 works per entry. A maximum of one painting per accepted artist will be chosen for the show. Entry fees are non-refundable. Selected paintings will be showcased on NOAPS.org, in the NOAPS Blog, and on NOAPS Social Media. By entering, artists consent to having a reproduction of their work used for promotion of the exhibit. Artists may price their work for sale in U.S. Dollars; NOAPS does not receive a commission.