Online submissions are now open for the Grosvenor Museum's Open Art Exhibition as it returns for its 16^th year.

Presenting the best in contemporary art in the region, the popular exhibition, held every two years, showcases the region's wide range of local artists.

The competition gives artists of all descriptions a chance to share their work. Prizes are awarded by a panel of judges for first, second, and third place - alongside a prize for the artwork that receives the most votes by public ballot.

Online submissions are now open through the museum's website. The deadline for entries is midnight on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Councillor Lisa Denson said: "The Open Art Exhibition showcases the amazing range of local artists in our area. It's held every two years and receives hundreds of incredible entries each time; I'm sure the 16^th exhibition will carry on this tradition.

"I'd like to thank our selectors; Jessie Petheram, West Cheshire Museums, Georgina West, Storyhouse, Maria Hayes, Ruthin Craft Centre and Vicky Lewis, Textile Artist."

Entries are invited from artists over the age of 16 living and/or working in the North West Region and Cheshire's bordering counties.

Up to three works may be submitted by each artist. Successful artists will be invited to bring their work to second-round judging at the Grosvenor Museum early next year.

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The entry fee is £10 per work, payable when submitting the online form. This is non-refundable and goes towards artist prizes and costs of the exhibition.