Sending-in days
Rugby Open
Details: Entries of visual art and craft are invited for Rugby Art Gallery and Museum’s open exhibition. Open to artists and makers aged 16 or over on November 19 2017 provided they also meet one of the following criteria: is a member of one of the local art groups (see website for full details); is currently studying, or has studied, in the Rugby Borough; lives or occupies a studio within a 15-mile radius of Rugby Art Gallery and Museum (see website for list of villages). Up to three works, created in the last year, may be submitted; acceptable disciplines are painting, drawing, original print, photography, film/video and craft. Performance and installation cannot be accepted. Maximum size of 2D and 3D work, 59in (150cm) in any direction, including diagonally; one person must be able to carry the work and it must be under 25 kilos in weight. Selected works will be exhibited at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, Little Elborow Street, Rugby CV21 3BZ from November 28 to January 13. First prize is cash plus an exhibition in Floor One Gallery; other prizes include a People’s Choice Award of £100 and, new this year, the Martin Valentine Prize for promising young artists (aged 16–24 years). Full details and entry forms can be found at www.ragm.co.uk.