Guildford Open House 2023

Guildford House Gallery is calling for entries for a new art prize, the Guildford House Open.

The open call invites artists based in the UK to submit work in 2D or 3D, across a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, moving image, textile, print and mixed media.

With no specific theme, te competition aims to highlight outstanding artistic talent and showcase a breadth of contemporary art.

Up to 100 artworks will be selected for a group exhibition at Guildford House Gallery in Surrey, showcasing the best of contemporary art, within the historic setting of the gallery’s 17th century town house.

The winning artist will be awarded with a solo exhibition at Guildford House Gallery and a prize of £1,000, providing an exceptional opportunity for recognition and exposure.

The selection will be carried out by an esteemed panel of judges:

• Hayam El-Sayad, oil painter;
• Tabish Khan, London Art Critic;
• Will Nash, sculptor;
• And Lynn Szygenda, Exhibitions and Audience Development Officer at Guildford Borough Council.

The deadline to enter the Guildford House Open is Tuesday 3 October 2023, 5pm BST.

Applications are made online via the submission portal: https://new.artopps.co.uk/opportunities/guildfordhouseopen