Annual Open Art Competition & Exhibition - kindly sponsored by Branston and supported by Somerset Art Works.

Every year the Ilminster Arts Centre invites artists to submit work to feature in our annual judged Open Exhibition 2023. The aim is to celebrate the work of established and emerging artists living and working in the South West. All genres welcome except photography.

Overall winner:
Annie Musgrove - Untouchable Horizons

3D winner:
Fenella D'Lucie - Crystal Shard

Runners up:
Lawrence Nash - Ref 2108
David Brooke - Embarking on a Great Adventure

Highly commended:
Jo Norman - Woodland Series 2
Lisa Robertson - Fennel
Georgina King - Punctured & Patched (Hinkley)

Emerging Artist prize:
Jazz Puddy - Huntspill Cultivation
Hannah Johnston - Fill Your Paper With The Breathings Of Your Heart

Congratulations to our winners, and to all the artists selected to take part in this year's exhibition! And remember, we also have a prize for the Visitors' Choice, so come and visit to cast your vote.

The exhibition of the chosen artwork will run from May 23 - June 16.

Opening hours to visit: Tuesday - Saturday 9.30am - 3pm.
The exhibition will finish at 2pm on the final day.

Entry to view the exhibition is free, and the artwork is for sale.