The First "Virtuosos of the Opa Exhibition" at New York's Prestigious Salmagundi Club

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Oil Painters of America (OPA) will hold its first "Virtuosos of the OPA Exhibition," September 17 through October 1, 2015, at the famous Salmagundi Club, one of New York City's oldest and most valued historic art institutions.

Art enthusiasts will find a number of recognizable names in this nationally and internationally acclaimed group of oil painters, all of whom have achieved OPA's Master Signature or Signature designation; a distinction only awarded to the very best artists who have gone through a rigorous vetting process.

"Oil Painters of America is very excited to be bringing its most distinguished group of artists to New York City for the first time, and especially at such an iconic institution like the Salmagundi Club," said OPA's Executive Director Kathryn Beligratis. "This collection of art is a prime example of the extraordinarily high level of artwork being created by today's living artists, and I encourage anyone who appreciates fine art to come down to the club to see this exhibition in person."

Tim Newton, Chairman of the Board for the Salmagundi Club, will serve as the Juror of Awards at the opening reception and award ceremony on Thursday, September 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public and press are invited to attend the reception; however, cocktail attire is required.

Of special note, New York's own Everett Raymond Kinstler OPAM will give a rare interview about his prolific life and work on Friday, September 18^th at 7:30 p.m. at the Salmagundi Club. For over sixty years, Mr. Kinstler has portrayed a virtual cultural history of this country and has had presidents, authors, entertainers and several business leaders pose for him. To purchase tickets, please contact the Salmagundi Club directly.

The exhibition will be on view from September 17 through October 1, 2015. All pieces will be for sale.  Gallery viewing hours at the Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, will be Monday - Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. For information on how to purchase one of the paintings in the exhibition please call Oil Painters of America at (815) 356-5987. Visit www.oilpaintersofamerica.com for more information.

One of the leading art organizations in the country today, Oil Painters of America (OPA), is a 501(c) 3 not-for profit organization, dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art. Its membership is comprised of over 3,500 talented artists from across the United States and Canada.

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