Artists are invited to submit their work for the 2024 Sefton Open.
The popular annual event, in collaboration with Southport Palette Club, takes place at The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport town centre from Saturday, 23rd March 2024 to Saturday, 4th May 2024.
The artwork hand in day is on Tuesday, 12th March 2024, between 11am and 7pm.
Download your entry form here: PDF / Word
The Sefton Open is an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic talent across the borough.
The exhibition takes over The Atkinson’s art gallery in an eclectic salon-style hang and features a wide variety of works from individual artists and local groups. Each year the exhibition attracts thousands of visitors.
The Atkinson’s long-standing partner, Southport Palette Club, selects the work from individual artists for the Sefton Open. The club was formed in 1921 to champion the work of local artists and this will be their 98th annual exhibition.
A wide variety of media is welcomed, including film, sculpture, craft, paintings, prints and textiles. Artists may submit up to 3 original artworks for consideration by the Council of Southport Palette Club.
There is a non-refundable £5 handling fee for each work submitted.
No more than 4 works can be displayed by any individual artist in the Sefton Open, this includes works displayed with Southport Palette Club and works displayed with local groups.
AI generated artwork will not be accepted for the Sefton Open. Digitally drawn art can be submitted but organisers request that the artist includes which drawing platform they used to create the artwork as part of the medium, e.g. Digital artwork drawn in Paint.
Individual artists are responsible for selecting original artwork for consideration by Southport Palette Club or inclusion with local group submissions, which has not previously been exhibited at The Atkinson or featured in the shop. Local groups can register for entry by contacting jemma.tynan@sefton.gov.uk to receive the groups and societies entry form.
To submit artwork, you must be aged 18+ and either live, work or have been educated in Sefton.
Visitors to the exhibition can purchase catalogues and are encouraged to vote for their favourite artwork on display.
The artwork with the most votes will be awarded The People’s Prize.
Visitors can also support local artists by investing in their work, most artworks are available to purchase through The Atkinson and the Own Art Scheme.
Get involved
Artwork hand in day: Tuesday, 12th March 2024, 11am-7pm
Download entry form: PDF / Word
In the entry form documents you will find:
• Entry guidelines.
• Information on how to prepare your artwork for submission.
• Entry form.
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