The Open West is an annual open competition and exhibition inviting submissions from national and international artists practising contemporary and conceptual art, inclusive of painting, installation, film, photography, print and sculpture.

The exhibition is being held in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire from 17 February to 13 March 2010.

A major award of £1,500 and two additional awards of £750 will be announced at the preview night. The panel of selectors for 2010 includes the curators Lyn Cluer Coleman and Sarah Goodwin, together with artists Terry Duffy and Clara Clark.

An artist residency will be offered at the Meantime project space in Cheltenham during the period of the exhibition

2010 application form - download here Alternatively, send an A4 SAE to the address below to receive a hard copy application.

Exhibition Administrator
The Open West
PO Box 344
GL5 3WA

For further information please contact us on 07594 354791 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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