Ferens Art Gallery Open Exhibition

The annual Open Exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has celebrated the creativity of local amateur and professional artists since 1967. Each year the Open Exhibition provides an exciting opportunity for artists to display and sell artwork. Visitors can expect to see a fascinating array of artwork including impressive paintings, photography and textiles, as well as a number of striking sculptures and ceramics, most of which will be for sale.

Submit an Artwork

Key Dates

Online submissions open 9am, Wednesday 23 April 2025 
Online submissions close Midnight, Thursday 8 May 2025
Notification by email Wednesday 25 June 2025
Delivery period Wednesday 17 to Wednesday 24 September 2025
Preview Thursday 9 October 2025, 6-9pm
Exhibition display Friday 10 October 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Collection of artwork Saturday 17 January to Sunday 25 January 2026 

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Contact Us

01482 614290 (Mon to Fri, 9am – 5pm) / ferensopen@hcandl.co.uk

The Ferens Art Gallery Open Exhibition is made possible with thanks to kind sponsorship from Friends of the Ferens Art Gallery and BSB Architecture.