Open show offers great selection of artwork
AVIBRANT collection of works by accomplished artists from around the UK has been brought together for the prestigious Lancashire Open Exhibition at the Chapel Gallery.
The annual exhibition was unveiled to the public on Saturday, July 22 and will run until Wednesday, September 6.
Formerly known as the West Lancashire Exhibition, this celebration of colour, technique and imagination gives visitors the chance to see a variety of inspiring works created by talented individuals in a wide range of media.
All the works were judged by guest selectors including Jack Doyle, an artist and curator and director at PS Mirabel Manachester; and Tony Smith, an artist and curator and lecturer at Liverpool Hope University.
Several works received commendations and the overall winners were:
Student Prize £150: Olivia Maddocks from Wrexham, her artwork was called Stripe 2, 2017.
Sculpture Prize £150: Polly Tomlinson from Halsall, Bitumen
Third Prize £200: Michael Kirby from Kirkby, Untitled
Second Prize shared, £200 each: Nick Sykes from Manchester, We Never Thought We Could Lose; and Jo Swift from Wirral, The Loop
First Prize £800: Lucie Wilson from Bolton, Fragility
Cllr Yvonne Gagen, portfolio holder for leisure, said: “Congratulations to all the prizewinners and good luck to them in the future.
“This is a challenging time for the arts so the fact that this exhibition continues to develop from strength to strength is testament to the passion and commitment of the artists exhibited.
“Visitors will find work from established professionals through to students and amateurs with ambition.”
The Open is one of the gallery’s most popular exhibitions, where there is something for everyone to enjoy.
This exhibition offers an excellent opportunity for any would-be art collectors.
The artworks range from small-scale watercolours, prints and photography to large-scale contemporary oil paintings, 3D works and textiles and all can be bought.
Visitors can also place their votes for the People’s Prize winner when they visit and be in with a chance to win a prize.
If anyone would like a tour of the Open Exhibition they can contact the Gallery on 01695 571328 or email chapel.gallery@westlancs.gov.uk
There are free family-friendly gallery based activities available during every exhibition at the Chapel Gallery for people to explore, engage and enjoy.
The gallery, in St Helens Road, is run by West Lancashire Borough Council and is open from 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
It also has a café and craft shop, and admission is free.
For more information please visit www.westlancs.gov.uk/chapelgallery or www.chapelgallery.gov.uk
Or you can email chapel.gallery@ westlancs.gov.uk or call 01695 571328.
For more information on West Lancashire Borough Council events visit www. westlancs.gov.uk/events