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 2026
Our annual show will be held in The Crypt Gallery, Norway Square, St Ives (beneath The St Ives Society of Artists’ Mariners’ Gallery), on Saturday 15th -Friday 21st August 2026. There will be a fantastic display of our current members’ work, and NAPA members will be stewarding each day, so please come along and say hello!
Adress:
The Crypt Gallery
Norway Square
St Ives
Cornwall, TR26 1NA
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Alwyn Crawshaw PNAPA 1934-2025
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of the esteemed President of the National Acrylic Painters’ Association, Alwyn Crawshaw.
Alwyn was a beloved artist, author and broadcaster who helped so many people paint with his warm, encouraging demeanour. He became the Vice President of NAPA in 1986 and then took over the presidency from Adrian Henri when he retired in 1991. Alwyn and his wife, June, were a huge part of NAPA, and he will be greatly missed.
Please follow the link for more information about this incredible man and his work :
https://www.alwyncrawshaw.com/
The National Acrylic Painters’ Association was founded in 1985. Find out more about its history and aims here.
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NAPA’s members are established artists who champion acrylic paint in all its forms. Find out more about becoming a member here.
Click here to contact the National Acrylic Painters’ Association