Leicester City Council Museums & Galleries Service
- Contact name: Rebecca Vials
- Contact email: [email protected]
Job Summary
Job Description
The Open is Leicester’s annual celebration of creativity, running for over 30 years, showcasing the artistic talent of the East Midlands. Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to submit work for consideration in three categories:
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Adult Category (19+) – All selected work will be offered for sale. Entry fees apply: 1 artwork £20.50, 2 artworks £30.50, 3 artworks £41.00. Concessions (students/over 60) available. https://zealous.co/leicestermuseumsandgalleries/opportunity/open-2025-the-people-s-exhibition-adult-category/ – Apply here
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Youth Category (5-18) – Entry is free. Artists may optionally make their work available for sale. Each young artist may submit 1 artwork. https://zealous.co/leicestermuseumsandgalleries/opportunity/open-2025-the-people-s-exhibition-young-people-category/ – Apply here
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Schools & Groups Category – Groups can submit work on behalf of students. All submissions must have parental/guardian consent. https://zealous.co/leicestermuseumsandgalleries/opportunity/open-2025-the-people-s-exhibition-groups-category-for-teachers-or-group-leaders-applying-on-behalf-of-a-group-of-young-people/ – Apply here
Submission dates: Submissions are live between 12:00 Monday 11 August 2025 and 16:00 Tuesday 30 September 2025.
For more information, guidance on photographing, pricing, and delivering artwork, visit: https://www.leicestermuseums.org/the-open.
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