Open Art 2026
We are delighted that the Open Art exhibition is returning to Bolton Museum in 2026!
This is an exciting opportunity for artists who live, work, or study in Bolton to showcase their work in the museum.
We welcome entries from artists in any medium including painting, drawing, print, textiles, photography, sculpture, mixed media and digital. Artists must be 16 or over.
Submission dates are Thursday 29 January, 12 – 6 pm and Saturday 31 January, 10 – 4 pm
The exhibition will open to the public on Saturday 14 February 2026.
Our entry form can be downloaded below. It contains information about submissions, exhibition, and prizes.
The young Artist Award is sponsored by Bolton at Home, and the Visitors’ Choice award is sponsored by Bromleys Art Supplies.