JUNE | Summer Open Exhibition
JUNE | Summer Open Exhibition
Unlike our usual t shows, the Summer Open is intentionally open-ended to embrace a diverse range of voices, materials, and artistic investigations. We want to see what you are excited about right now, whether it is a resolved masterpiece or an exploratory, process-led piece.
PRIZES & GUEST JUDGES
All selected works will be reviewed by our special guest judging panel:
Vanessa Swann — former CEO of Cockpit Arts London, arts and social enterprise consultant with over 20 years’ experience supporting artists, makers and creative organisations.
Jennie Moncur — artist and tapestry weaver trained at Goldsmiths College and the Royal College of Art. Jennie has exhibited internationally, lectured at leading art schools including the RCA and Glasgow School of Art, and formerly served as a trustee of the Crafts Council.
Jean Ensell MA RCA — Director of Ensell Taylor, artist, designer and Colour Hive trend panelist with extensive experience across creative consultancy, design and visual culture.
John Hunt — Warwickshire Visual Artist and Chair of the Association of Midlands Artists.
WINNER x 1
• 3 Months Free Resident Membership
• £35 Art Materials Voucher
• Art Mentoring
• Certificate
HIGHLY COMMENDED x 2
1 Award for Established & 1 Award for Emerging
• £20 Art Materials Voucher
• Art Mentoring
• Certificate
COMMENDED x 2
1 Award for Established & 1 Award for Emerging
• £15 Art Materials Voucher
• Art Mentoring
• Certificate
✨ Winners will be announced live at the Private View on Saturday 30 May, 6.30–8.30PM — an evening of art, conversation, celebration and community.
OPEN TO ALL DISCIPLINES
We welcome submissions across:
• Painting
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Photography
• Digital Art
• Sculpture
• Ceramics
• Mixed Media
• Textiles
• Time-Based Work
Selections will be made based on artistic quality, originality, clarity, and how works connect together within the exhibition.
📅 KEY DATES
Submission Deadline: Monday 18 May 2026 — Midnight
Artwork Drop-Off: Sunday 24 May 2026
Private View & Awards Announcement: Saturday 30 May 2026 6.30PM–8.30PM
Exhibition Closes: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Artwork Collection: Thursday 18 June 12–5PM
We are committed to creating an open, welcoming, and inclusive exhibition programme. We encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds and levels of experience, including those who may face barriers to accessing the arts. If you have access needs, require adjustments to the submission or installation process, or would like to discuss your work in a different format, please get in touch. We are happy to have a conversation and will do our best to support you.
We can't wait to see your work!
Stoneleigh Arms Arts Space Team x
