23rd Annual Plein Air Competition

The OPAS Annual Competition 2026 will take place September 17 through 20 in Summit County, with Summit Artspace in Akron serving as event headquarters. The competition includes early check-in on Thursday, final entry turn-in and judging, and a Quick Draw event on Sunday at 10 a.m. Registration is $60 for members and $90 for non-members. Special group rates are also available at three Akron-area hotels through August 17.