11/06/2026
We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be joined by three guest panellists on 22 June to help select the artworks for our Open Call Exhibition this September.
One of our guest panellists is Joby Carter, one of the world’s leading experts in signwriting, fancy lettering and fairground art. Joby teaches traditional signwriting and other heritage crafts, including fairground art and coach lining, from his workshop in Street.
We’re looking forward to working with Joby and welcoming the creativity, expertise and playful energy he will bring to the selection process.
SUBMISSIONS ARE STILL OPEN!
Each entrant can submit up to three works.
Submitting a work does not guarantee selection.
Each submission costs £10 (£5 for students and under 25s). This is non-refundable and is put towards prizes: Panel’s Choice and Audience Choice.
Each submission must be accompanied by a completed application form and a digital image of the piece.
The pieces included in the exhibition will be chosen by a selection panel.
All pieces on paper (prints, photographs, drawings, some paintings) must be professionally framed before delivery; pieces on canvas must be stretched so that mirror plates can be attached.
Selection will l take place by Thursday 25 June.
Selected pieces should be delivered to the Atkinson Gallery on a day specified.
Artists are responsible for the delivery and collection of their own work.
Work can be for sale.
