Call For Entries: Youth Open Exhibition

Summer Youth Open Exhibition 2026

The Old Town Hall is incredibly excited to announce their first Summer Youth Open Exhibition. An opportunity for young people aged between 8 and 19 to showcase their artistic talents this summer. All abilities and mediums welcome.

Criteria

• Any art medium, including photography, painting and 3D work
• There are no geographical restrictions
• Young people must be aged between 8 and 19
• Work must be original
• Entries are restricted to 1 submission per person
• Selected works must be delivered ready for hanging or display. e.g. framed with D rings 10cm from the top of the frame
• You must be able to deliver and collect artwork within the dates given below

Submissions for our 2026 Summer Youth Open Exhibition can be made here.

Deadline for submissions: 5th July

Selected Artists Notified: WC 15^th July

Work Delivered: 25^th July to 1^st August

Exhibition Launch Event: 8^th August

Winners Announced: 8^th August

Exhibition Closes: 28^th August

Collect Work: 28^th to 29^th August