The Rugby Open is one of the highlights of our annual exhibition calendar and we are delighted that the Open is growing in its reach to the regional creative scene. 2019 has been a record-breaking year with over 400 artworks submitted and 193 selected for exhibition The standard of art work continues to be high and we are more than pleased that the Youth Category is snapping at the heels of the adults in the quality of work.
Many of the works in the Rugby 2019 are for sale. Purchased artworks will be available for collection from Monday 13 January 2020.
Vote for the People’s Choice – Ask the Gallery Assistant for a voting slip and let us know your favourite art work in the exhibition. There will be a prize awarded to the People’s Choice as voted for by the public before 31 December 2019.
Thank you to the judging panel who embraced the difficult (but enjoyable) challenge of selection.
The selection panel:
Craig Ashley: Director, New Art West Midlands
Emma Gardner: Printmaker and exhibiting artist in the RAGM 'Journeys to Home' 2018 exhibition
Councillor Kathryn Lawrence: Rugby Borough Council
Pete Thornley: a representative of local art group 'Tantalus'
Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting this year’s prizes
Rugby Open exhibition sponsors:
Rugby Borough Council: £1000 to overall winner & exhibition in the Floor One Gallery
Hobbycraft
Picture Perfect
Rugby and District Arts Society
The Arts Society, Rugby
The Merchant’s Inn, Rugby
Aesthetica Magazine - The Art & Culture Magazine
Youth Category:
Great Art
Martin Valentine
Aesthetica Magazine - The Art & Culture Magazine
Finally, we would like to thank all the artists and makers who submitted work and for providing an exhibition of diverse and stimulating artworks for visitors to enjoy.
