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OPEN 2026

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Calling All Creatives: Get Ready for OPEN 26!

The biennial OPEN 26 is fast approaching, and we want to see the Leamington Studio Artists community represented in full force! 

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, this is your chance to exhibit and sell your work at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum. This open-themed exhibition is the perfect platform to showcase the incredible breadth of talent across the West Midlands. 

The Rewards 

The prizes this year offer a fantastic boost for any artist’s career: 

  • The OPEN 26 Winner: £1,000 + a solo spotlight exhibition at the Art Gallery & Museum, including a Friday Focus artist talk. 
  • People’s Choice Award: £500 (generously supported by FLAG). 

 

What You Need to Know 

  • Eligibility: Open to all artists (18+) living, working, or studying in the West Midlands. 
  • New Work: To keep the exhibition fresh, entries must have been completed after 1 January 2025. 
  • Diverse Mediums: From painting, printmaking, and sculpture to glass, jewellery, video, and computer-generated imagery—all disciplines are welcome. 

 

Key Dates

Deadline for entries: Saturday 17 January 2026 

Let’s make sure the LSA is well-represented in the final selection! It’s a wonderful opportunity to support our local gallery and share your latest projects with a wider audience. 

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