14th Black Swan Arts Open Exhibition

This promises to be the most exciting ever.  This annual competition is open to artists of all practices and disciplines.  We welcome a diverse range of works, with no limitations to medium or size.

The Judges:  We are delighted to have a panel of five renowned figures from the world of contemporary art.

Gavin Turk: Artist, Professor of art and design at Bath College of Art and Design.  Lawrence Nash RWA: Fine artist, Lucy MacDonald:  Hauser and Wirth, Somerset, Mark Francis:  internationally exhibited painter and Suzanne Bissett: Owner of Bruton Art Factory

The Prizes:  Hauser and Wirth Somerset, First prize of £750, ‘Black Swan Arts Solo show’ award, Peoples Choice Award of £250 voted for by the public, Vametric prize to the value of £250.  Postscript prize of £200 worth of artists materials and the Mount Art Prize of framing to the value of £100.

www.blackswan.org.uk/artsopen 2016   Submissions now open:  Closing date 16th September.  Successful entries to be displayed in main gallery between 21st October and 19th November