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 is being held in The Crypt Gallery, Norway Square, St Ives (beneath The St Ives Society of Artists’ Mariners’ Gallery), from Saturday 15th to Friday 21st August 2026. There is a fantastic display of our current members’ work, and NAPA members are stewarding each day, so please come along and say hello!
The Private View was held on Saturday 15th August and was well attended by NAPA members and guests. It was a great evening, with a fantastic performance from The St Ives Ukulele Band. The prizes were judged by John Watson, Chairman of The St Ives Society of Artists
Prizewinners:
Kenneth Hodgson Memorial Award - Jayne Ensor
David Hillhouse Memorial Award – Karen McEndoo
Adrian Henri Memorial Award – Patrick Haughton
Daler Rowney Award – Roy Meldrum
Global Art Supplies Award – Colin Riches
Pro Arte Award – Alice Hole
Leisure Painter & The Artist Magazine Award – Alan Moore
Address:
The Crypt Gallery,
Norway Square,
St Ives,
Cornwall, TR26 1NA
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Patrick Haughton & Julie Milton
Amanda Curbishly, Julie Milton & Patrick Haughton
Patrick Haughton & Julie Milton
Paul Geraghty, Jan Stevens & Deb Ramsay-Trease
Jan Stevens & Deb Ransay-Trease
Mark Fielding
Jayne Ensor
John Birch
Roy Meldrum
Anthony Gribbin
Alice Hole
Susan Gray & Rosemary Oberlander
Martin Goold
Fiona Moatt & Christine Brunnock
Alexandra Ghimisi, Alix baker & Beatrice Cloake
Clive Patterson
Andrew Short
Karen McEndoo & Gerry Halpin MBE
Lucy Dall'Orto
Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Shelley Thornton, amanda Curbishly & Suzanne Whitmarsh
Amanda Curbishly
Shellley Thornton, Debbie Batt & Alan Moore
Amanda Curbishly, Shelley Thornton & Suzanne Whitmarsh
Julie Milton & Patrick Haughton
Charlotte Hodge-Thomas
Jayne Ensor
Mark Fielding
Colin Riches
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The Private View
The Private View
The Private View
The Private View
The Private View
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.
Click to find out more about NAPA’s members
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