OPEN 25 - I’m delighted to bring you the first show of 2025: and it’s filled with just under 100 pieces of amazing art.

The gallery received over 420 submissions/pieces of work, by 154 artists from across the UK. We are excited to have selected 50 artists work to exhibit in Open 25.

The exhibition ends on 22nd March at 4pm and we are open Friday - Sunday 10-4pm (our new Winter opening times).

Congratulations to:

Ally Kendrick Clew – Katherine Taylor – Daniel Hester – Carolyn Curtis Magri – Becky Atherton – Elizabeth Murphy – Sheena Fowkes – Kirsten Todd – Ben Snowden – Peter James Houghton – Patrick Baker – Janice Fleming – Jo Polmear – Rina Kang – Bernie Rutter – Ronnie Cruwys – Corrina Rothwell – Magdalena Skipper – Janet Brady – Anita Lomas – Jane Fairhurst – David Tidsall – Kate Chitham – Nic Gear – Peter Griffiths – Maria Bolton – Charley Hellier – Sarah Godfrey – Geraldine Smith – Ashley Allen – Lynne Lamb – David Wright – Emma Hoten– Huw Phillips – Lucy Bristow – Nigel Smith – Anna Cummings– Rachael Hamilton – Rachael Merrison – Wayne Fallon – Amanda Swanick – Annette Holt – Brian Clements – Carly Mann – Trish O’shea – Helena Butler – Di Gutridge – Jane Upstone– Robert Evans – Sian Vernon

During the exhibition some of the exhibiting artists will be selected for the following prizes:

Overall Winner - cash prize of £325 and immediate entry for 2 shows during 2025 & 2026.

Selected Artist prizes - immediate entry for 2 shows during 2025 & 2026.

Ceramic Artist Prize x 3 - selected to exhibit in the ceramic areas of the gallery on an ongoing basis - at least 12 months.

Peoples Prize - voted as best artist/piece of work in Open 2025 by our visitors - Gift voucher for £100 to spend at Old Lock Up Gallery & immediate entry for 2 shows during 2025 & 2026.

The Bothy Prize x 2 - Selected to exhibit work in our downstairs Bothy for at least 12 months.