40th Annual Open Exhibition 2025 - Artist Call

EXHIBITION DATES: 7th November - 20th December 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday 4th October 2025, 4pm

OPEN EVENING: Friday 7th November 7-9pm. All are welcome

PRIZES & AWARDS

Best in Show Award will receive a cash prize of £250

Best in Show Award - nominated by a panel of three Judges

Highly Commended Awards - nominated by each individual Judge

Business Award - nominated by a Business Judge

NEW CASH AWARD - Young Artist Award (under 18’s) – nominated by Arts Committee Selection Panel

HOW TO ENTER:

Please read the full terms and conditions before completing the application here:  Terms and Conditions

To enter choose one of the following options:

1. Online Entry Form can be found here:    https://castleparkarts.oess1.uk/

This method will require payment online by card as part of completing the entry form.

2. Download & Email Entry or Hand in Entry:

Word format   Open Exhibition Entry Form 

PDF format   Open Exhibition Entry From 

3. Drop into the Centre and collect a printed form.

4. Alternatively, you can request an application form by email to arts@castleparkarts.co.uk