Call for artists as Open Art Exhibition returns to Goole Museum

Thursday, 16 January 2025

Goole Museum’s annual Open Art Exhibition returns Saturday, 15 March to Saturday, 31 May 2025. 

Goole Museum is currently looking for artists and creative people living in and around Goole to submit artwork to their annual Open Art Exhibition.

The exhibition, which is in its eleventh year, celebrates the creativity of local amateur and professional artists, and provides an exciting opportunity for members of the community to display and sell their artwork.

Previous exhibitions have seen a fascinating array of artwork including impressive paintings and photography. The exhibition also welcome textiles, as well as sculptures, ceramics and digital entries.

Goole Museum curator, Dr Alex Ombler says: “We’re very excited to welcome local artists to submit their artwork for the 2025 Open Art Exhibition at Goole Museum.

‘’Last year we displayed the work of some immensely talented artists from Goole and the surrounding area, and we’d like to encourage entrants from past exhibitions to come back and display their artwork.

‘’We’d also like to invite new entrants to submit their work at the museum, which is a very friendly and welcoming place. The gallery for our temporary exhibitions is a great space to showcase and or sell your work.’’

Details on how to enter the Open Art Exhibition:

Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said: "The Open Art Exhibition is a fantastic way to celebrate the incredible talent within our community.

Art stands as a beacon of creativity, igniting conversations, and fostering a sense of belonging. I am honoured to support this vibrant showcase of artistic expression and I’m excited to see what was created by the community which I am proud to represent.’’

The dropping off dates for artwork submissions are:

Tuesday, 25 February – Saturday, 1 March, 10:30am - 4pm.

Tuesday, 4 March – Saturday, 8 March, 10:30am - 4pm.

 

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