Invited members of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) will display their works in the 32nd annual Best of America Juried Exhibition from September 8 through October 8 at Wilcox Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming. This year, in addition to the show—which will feature 150 paintings from established and emerging artists from around the U.S. and Canada—the event includes a two-day plein air competition and wet paint sale, during which artists will have the opportunity to paint in the splendor of Grand Teton National Park. The date of this year’s event was chosen to coincide with many other art-centric events happening in Jackson that weekend and the plein air competition is open to any artist who wishes to participate, especially local artists.
Charles Young Walls, Masquerade, oil, 24 x 18"
The competition itself kicks off on September 14 at 9 a.m. with a demonstration by NOAPS Signature Member and nationally recognized artist Rick Delanty outside the Wilcox Gallery. The day’s activities continue with a tour of the National Wildlife Museum, a gallery review of the exhibited paintings with NOAPS president Patricia Tribastone and Master Artist Hebe Brooks, private artist critiques, and a portrait demonstration with NOAPS Signature Artist Trent Gudmunsen.
Larry Seiler, End of the Road, oil, 20 x 20"
The featured paintings were juried in by five Signature Artist Members from the National Oil & Acrylic Society who made their selections based on the image only, without identification of the artist. The execution of art fundamentals such as design, use of color, light and shadow, and use of materials were also taken into consideration. 
Brenda Morgan, The Patriarch, oil, 18 x 24"
Art lovers and collectors can expect to find landscapes, portrait and figures, animal portraits, cityscapes and still lifes represented in the show—a few examples of which are pictured here. This year the winning artists will be selected by a panel of three highly acclaimed NOAPS members that include Delanty, Brooks and Christina Ramos. The awards, which include $5,000 for Best in Show, will be presented at a luncheon at 12 p.m. Friday, September 16, followed by an official opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., both at the Wilcox Gallery.
Larry DeGraff, In the High Country, oil, 16 x 20"
“The Best of America exhibition is widely accepted as one of the best exhibitions in the country,” says Tribastone, NOAPS' president. “Aside from the outstanding artwork, our group is welcoming and approachable, with much praise from both gallery directors and attendees on our level of organization and ability to put on a great exhibition.” —
BEST OF AMERICA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
When: September 8-October 8, 2022
Where: Wilcox Gallery, 1975 N. U.S. Highway 89, Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Information: www.noaps.org
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