Friends Annual Open Exhibition
The Burton at Bideford
When: 24 February 2024 to 07 April 2024
Where: Burton at Bideford Art Gallery & Museum (Gallery 2)
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Cost: Entry FREE
Suitable for: Family friendly
This popular annual open-submission exhibition is open to local artists – both amateur and professional. The Friends Annual Open is a highlight of the North Devon arts calendar where work by some of the area’s most established artists appears alongside the up and coming. There are limited restrictions in terms of content or medium, and the show as always will bring together an eclectic and visually striking mix of over 200 artworks.*
If you would like a chance to contribute and see your work hung in the gallery, please download the terms and conditions, and the entry form, from our website before completing it and bringing your work in on one of the handing-in days listed below.
Handing-in days: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February
Exhibition launch: Friday 23 February, 6-8pm
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* The only restriction applies to the submission of digital prints, which are eligible if they demonstrate creative use of digital technology and are not reproduction prints.
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