Oil Painters of America is mounting its Virtuosos of the OPA Exhibition of Traditional Oils at Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery in Sheridan, Wyoming, now through December 19, 2025.
On view are more than 50 paintings created by Master Signature and Signature members of this national nonprofit organization. During the opening reception, awards judge (and leading OPA member) Daniel Keys bestowed eight honors.
“We’re thankful they will show here and open the doors for more shows in the future,” says the Gallery. “This particular show brings in so many options for collecting various painting styles from artists we don’t carry in the gallery. It will be a show that you won’t want to miss!”
Oil Painters of America Awards:
Gold Medal: John Michael Carter, “Woodland Rapids”
Silver Medal: Carolyn Jeanene Lindsey, “The Empty Chair”
Bronze Medal: Diane Frossard, “The Broodmares”
President’s Award of Excellence: Mark Shasha, “California Color”
Awards of Excellence:
Julie Davis, “Tethered to the Land”
John Taft, “Day Awakening”
Blair Atherholt, “Drift”
Jeff Legg, “Copper and Turnips”
John Budicin, “November Morn”
James E. Tennison, “Raspberry Swirl”
For more details about the show, please visit www.oilpaintersofamerica.com.
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