The National Acrylic Painters’ Association (NAPA) is a not-for-profit organisation run by artists for artists which, at its core, promotes and celebrates the incredibly versatile medium of acrylic paint.
NAPA artists use acrylic paint in all its forms using a variety of styles, subjects and techniques. Their work can be seen on this website and in our annual exhibition which is held in various locations throughout the UK.
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NAPA Members Exhibition 2024
The NAPA Members Exhibition 2024 took place in Kennaway House in Sidmouth, also home to The South West Academy of Fine Art.
It was a fantastic exhibition with a great variety of styles and a high standard of work. The hang took place on Sunday 5th May with teams headed up by Fiona Moatt and Alice Hole. The private view was on Monday 6th May and was well attended.
Included in the exhibition were two paintings each from Alwyn (NAPA President) and June Crawshaw. Alwyn’s painting, ‘Hot Summer’s Day, River Wey’ was originally painted over 50 years ago, en plein air in very warm conditions as a demonstration to show the versatility and effectiveness of acrylic as a medium.
The Private View
Prizewinners
The NAPA Kenneth Hodgson Memorial Award: Paul Geraghty for ‘Elysium’
The NAPA David Hillhouse Memorial Award: Alice Hole for her 2 snow landscapes
The NAPA Adrian Henri Memorial Award: Phil Creek for his group of 3 paintings
The Daler Rowney Best British Painting Award: Roy Meldrum for his group of 3 paintings
The Global Art Supplies Ltd Award for Best Contemporary Painting: John Birch for his group of 3 paintings
The Pro Arte Highly Commended Contemporary Painting Award: Patrick Haughton for his group of 3 paintings
The Artists’ Publishing Company Ltd. Award for Highly Commended Painting: Deborah Batt for her group of 2 paintings
The Grandmasters of Art Award for Outstanding Art : Stewart Griffin for ‘Burning Reeds’
Artworks by John Birch and Mike Hatjoulis
Artwork by Paul Geraghty
With thanks to our exhibition sponsors:
Kennaway House, Sidmouth, Devon
Anthony Gribbin and Robin Gray
Christine Brunnock
Robin Gray, Colin Rices and Julie Milton
Derek Turner
Phil Creek
Fiona Moatt and Gerry Halpin
Steve Miles
Alwyn Crawshaw, June Crawshaw and Alice Hole
Fiona Moatt, Gerry Halpin and Roy Meldrum
Gerry Halpin and Roy Meldrum
Stewart Griffin
Patrick Haughton
Patrick Haughton and Deborah Batt
Alice Hole
Paul Geraghty and Anthony Gribbin
Alice Hole and Anthony Gribbin
Phil Creek and Anthony Gribbin
Roy Meldrum and Anthony Gribbin
NAPA President, Alwyn Crawshaw and June Crawshaws’ Latest Book
Alwyn Crawshaw SEA PNAPA UA (Hon) IEA (Hon) FRSA
June Crawshaw SWA NAPA BWS IJA (Hon)
June and Alwyn Crawshaw have published their commemorative book: 'The Book -I'm happy with that'. Our 60-year journey up the mountain with a brush. It is a personal memoir of their travels and experiences through a long career of running workshops and creating TV programmes, sharing their knowledge of techniques, media and materials and is packed with memories, illustrations and photographs and is a great read.
About
The National Acrylic Painters’ Association was founded in 1985. Find out more about its history and aims here.
Artists
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Membership
NAPA’s members are established artists who champion acrylic paint in all its forms. Find out more about becoming a member here.
Contact
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