Principle Gallery

The National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) is an International non-profit art organization founded in 1991. Since then it has blossomed into a leading organization in influencing artists as they pursue artistic distinction. Their focus is to inspire artists, evolve talent, celebrate artistic talent, and nurture achievement and success. Click here to learn more about the organization and membership opportunities.

We are honored to be hosting NOAPS 33rd “Best of America” International Juried Exhibition. The organization invited oil and acrylic painters from all across North America and International Artists to apply to their exhibit honoring the best in oil and acrylic painting.

This exhibition consists of 134 artworks and artists. We officially opened the show last night and it will be on display until Monday, September 10th. Prior to last night’s opening reception, the organization held a luncheon for all the exhibiting artists and announced the award winners. You can find the list of winners below.

Best of Show/First Place – Passing Hours by Lisa Kovvuri

Second Place – Bailey’s Island Sunrise by Neal Hughes

Third Place – The Fruit of the Vineyard by Jorge Alberto

President’s Award – Was a Brisk Morning Sun by Larry Seiler

Most Original – May by Hui Lu

Best Painting by a Signature/Master Artist – Petunias by Scott Royston

Best Painting by an Associate Artist – Sounds of the Sea by Andrina Carey

Best Landscape – Entering Acadia by Liane Whittum

Best Still Life – Last of the Season by Patricia Tribastone

Best Figure/Portrait – Little Pistol by Susan Eyer-Anderson

Best Realism – I Will Not Swear by John Moffitt

Best Composition – Framed by Sivananda Nyayapathi

Best Impressionism – Breakfast in the Street by Ni Zhu

Best Narrative – Look to the Left by Brian Burt

Best Use of Light & Color – Cool Shade by Bill Farnsworth

Best Use of Values – Unsettled But Steady by Debra Cooper

Best Technique & Handling – Fabulous by Lynette Cook

Award of Excellence – Ashen by Blair Atherholt

Award of Excellence – Moonstone by Evee Erb

Award of Excellence – In Silence by Paula Holtzclaw

Award of Excellence – Cowboy Nod by Susan Hotard

Award of Excellence – Alexandra by Sandra Kuck

Award of Excellence – Through Lifting Fog by Gayle Madeira

Award of Excellence – Queen Bee by Susan Perrish

Award of Excellence – Menominee Valley Sunset by David Schneitzer

Award of Merit – Morning Tea by Jason Bailey

Award of Merit – Bold and Beautiful by Ashwini Bharathula

Award of Merit – Quiet Fortitude by Andy Eccleshall

Award of Merit – Morning at the Beach by Katherine Galbraith

Award of Merit – Pooh and Honey by Clinton Hobart

Award of Merit – Pomegranates and Brass by Jeff Legg

Award of Merit – Not All Keys Fit by Timothy Jahn

Award of Merit – Autumn’s Gold by Jessica Lewis

Congratulations to all the winners, exhibiting artists, and NOAPS organizers for putting together such a wonderful exhibition. We hope you can enjoy all the work in person, but if you’re unable to visit us you can view the entire show online here.

Please email any questions or inquiries to info@principlegallery.com.

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