Art

167 Annual Open Exhibition

Date: Sunday, Sep 29 2019 - Sunday, Dec 1 2019
Venue: Royal West of England Academy

The RWA’s renowned Annual Open Exhibition returns for its 167th year with a stunning variety of work from emerging and established artists.

This dynamic and varied exhibition invites painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation and mixed media submissions and is a showcase of some of the most exciting artists from across the country and beyond.

A selection panel assesses every entry and last year 634 works by 413 artists made it into the final exhibition.

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All work is for sale, and this year the RWA will also will be selling artwork online. Subscribe to our e-newsletter and be the first to know when the art is available to purchase.

Sept 29-Dec 1, Tue-Sat 10am-5.30pm / Sun11am-5pm, £6.95. For more info, visit shop.rwa.org.uk/collections/events/products/167-annual-open-exhibition

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By steve wright, Sunday, Aug 11 2019

Tags:

  • RWA Annual Open
  • RWA
  • Royal West of England Academy
  • Open submission
  • Open Exhibition

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