Emerging and established artists have submitted works for Quay Arts’ biennial Open Exhibition 2021.
With the title and theme ‘Freedom’, the 45 artworks from 34 artists explore ideas centred around freedoms or lack of.
The exhibition features sculpture, painting, print, textiles, photography and drawing.
Prizes
One artist will be selected from the Open Exhibition 2021 for a solo exhibition at Quay Arts in the West Gallery in 2023.
A further selection of up to seven artists will be selected for a specially curated group exhibition in the West Gallery for early 2022.
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The selection panel include the Open 2019 winner, Rachel Johnston as well as Eugene Dugan-Brause (Arts Manager, Quay Arts) and Ian Whitmore (Visual Arts Manager, Quay Arts).
Whitmore: A delight and challenge to curate
Exhibitions Curator, Ian Whitmore, says,
“Freedom was a delight and challenge to curate. Beyond the wide range of concepts, I love the combination of mediums and materials on display from card to bronze via silk and LEGO.”
Previous Open Exhibition winners include:
- Rachel Johnston (2019 – Open ‘A Life in Nature’);
- Caroline Underwood (2017 – Open ‘I must down to the seas again);
- Joanna Kori (2015 – Open);
- Holly Cade and Liz Sterry (2013 – Open ‘Duet’);
- Katayoun Dowlatshahi (2010/11 – Open); and
- Julian Rowe (2008 – Open ‘Location’).
Where and when
The exhibition takes place in the West Gallery at Quay Arts in Newport from Saturday 26th June to Sunday 29th August. The exhibition is free to visit, everyday between 9am-4pm.
News shared by Hannah on behalf of Quay Arts. Ed
