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National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society Promoting Oil and Acrylic Painters Since 1991 Read about it's extensive history in http://www.noaps.org/history

The National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society is an alliance of
exceptional artists showcasing outstanding works of art in oil and acrylic media. We welcome all living artists 18 years of age and older who create
original art utilizing oil and/or acrylic media. NOAPS, as it is commonly known, is the organizer of one of the greatest annual art exhibits, The Best of America Exhibit.

NOAPS is happy to share, "Found Out" by Kim Diment, Award of Excellence recipient in 2026 Best of America Small Works. C...
28/05/2026

NOAPS is happy to share, "Found Out" by Kim Diment, Award of Excellence recipient in 2026 Best of America Small Works. Congratulations!

Congratulations going out to Karen Lee Crenshaw"All in Pink" earns Award of Excellence in NOAPS Best of America Small Wo...
27/05/2026

Congratulations going out to Karen Lee Crenshaw
"All in Pink" earns Award of Excellence in NOAPS Best of America Small Works 2026!

See all paintings at https://www.noaps.org/2026-small-boa

NOAPS is pleased to announce the Award for Best Use of Valuesgoes to "Gaze" by Fengshi Jin. Bravo!"Gaze" is included in ...
26/05/2026

NOAPS is pleased to announce the Award for Best Use of Values
goes to "Gaze" by Fengshi Jin. Bravo!
"Gaze" is included in NOAPS Best of America Small Works through May 30 at Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St Simons Island, GA or you can see the art online at https://www.noaps.org/2026-small-boa

Thank you to the following NOAPS sponsors for this award:
Source Tek
Art Frames www.artframes.com
and Legion Paper

Congratulations go out to Robert Simone... Robert's painting "The Manufactory" is recognized with the Award for Best Use...
25/05/2026

Congratulations go out to Robert Simone... Robert's painting
"The Manufactory" is recognized with the Award for Best Use of Light and Color!
Thanks to NOAPS sponsors:
Source Tek
Silver Brush
Rosemary & Co.
and to Todd Casey for providing this award⁠

Final week to see the event in person at Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St Simons Island, GA⁠
or view online at https://www.noaps.org/2026-small-boa

The Award for Best Impressionism in NOAPS Best of America Small Works goes to "Harbor Array" by Jerry Smith! Fantastic p...
24/05/2026

The Award for Best Impressionism in NOAPS Best of America Small Works goes to "Harbor Array" by Jerry Smith! Fantastic painting!

Thank you to our sponsors, Ship & Insure and Artwork Archive for providing this award

Final week to see the event in person at Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St Simons Island, GA
or view online at https://www.noaps.org/2026-small-boa

"Waiting at the Lake " by Jill Banks takes home the Award for Best Composition in NOAPS Best of America Small Works 2026...
21/05/2026

"Waiting at the Lake " by Jill Banks takes home the Award for Best Composition in NOAPS Best of America Small Works 2026.
Congratulations, Jill!

Many thanks to Royal Talens and Ampersand, who provided this award

See the show at Anderson Fine Art, St Simons Island, GA through May 30th or online at https://www.noaps.org/2026-small-boa

Lihuai He's painting, "Lavender" is the Award winner for Best Narrative painting in NOAPS Best of America Small Works 20...
20/05/2026

Lihuai He's painting, "Lavender" is the Award winner for Best Narrative painting in NOAPS Best of America Small Works 2026. Congratulations!

The award is sponsored by Artwork Archives, Dixon Ticonderoga, Inspired to Paint, and Method Lights

See the show through May 30th at Anderson Fine Art Gallery or online at https://www.noaps.org/2026-small-boa

"Bass Harbor Head Light" by Stephen Roberson takes home the Award for Best Realism in NOAPS Best of America Small Works....
19/05/2026

"Bass Harbor Head Light" by Stephen Roberson takes home the Award for Best Realism in NOAPS Best of America Small Works. Congratulations, Stephen!

Thank you to Michael Harding and Airfloat Systems for sponsoring this award!

Congratulations go out to Paula Holtzclaw! Paula's painting, "Tidal Creek Sundown" received the Award for Best Landscape...
18/05/2026

Congratulations go out to Paula Holtzclaw! Paula's painting, "Tidal Creek Sundown" received the Award for Best Landscape at NOAPS Best of America Small Works 2026

Many thanks to Art of the West magazine, Blue Ridge Oil colors, Gamblin and Wind River Arts for sponsoring this award!

You can see the show through May 30, 2026 at Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St Simons Island, GA or online at https://www.noaps.org/2026-small-boa

"New Day" by Katherine Grossfeld is recognized by NOAPS Judges with Award for Best Painting by an Associate Artist. Cong...
16/05/2026

"New Day" by Katherine Grossfeld is recognized by NOAPS Judges with Award for Best Painting by an Associate Artist. Congratulations, Katherine!

Many thanks to Art of the West Magazine and Michael Harding for sponsoring this award!

Join NOAPS in congratulating Ashwini Bharathula. Ashwini's painting, "Vanessa" is recognized at Best of America Small Wo...
14/05/2026

Join NOAPS in congratulating Ashwini Bharathula. Ashwini's painting, "Vanessa" is recognized at Best of America Small Works 2026 with the Award for Best Figure or Portrait!⁠

Our thanks to Michael M. Graham and Davinci Studios for this award!⁠

See the show at Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St Simons Island through May 30th or online at https://www.noaps.org/2026-small-boa

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