We welcome you to enter our Open Art Competition for 2026 with a first prize of £200 and a People’s Choice Prize of a £50 gallery voucher. Entry fee is £15 or £10 for full time students. The exhibition of all the entrants to the competition runs from 20 February – 11 March 2026.

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The theme for 2026 is Hiraeth, an emotional word that describes a longing for home, a place or a feeling. It can be a homesickness for your past, a nostalgia for people long gone or an emotion you used to feel and also a yearning for imaginary places. Hiraeth is a special word and everyone will put their own meaning to it.

There is a plethora of scope here be it landscapes, still life or portraiture that brings about that feeling of Hiraeth for you. Perhaps vessel forms like a favourite mug to hug, family images, photographs or cherished collections. Lots to get your imagination going.

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Application forms will be available from the gallery and website shortly with all the submission criterior.