Rugby Open Art Exhibition 2026: Warwickshire-Area Artists Enter by 23 November
Rugby Art Gallery & Museum in Warwickshire, England invites artists to submit work for the Rugby Open 2026 contemporary art exhibition. The show is scheduled for 9 December 2026 to 20 February 2027. Entries are restricted to creators living, working or studying in Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire or the City of Coventry. This is a regional opportunity, not an international open call.
Submission dates and regional eligibility
Application forms must be submitted by Monday 23 November 2026. A completed online form is not a substitute for delivering the original artwork for selection. Youth-category entrants deliver work Tuesday 24 November, noon–6:45pm. Adults deliver physical work Friday 27 November, 10:30am–5pm, or Saturday 28 November, 10:30am–3:30pm. The selection panel meets on 30 November and decisions are scheduled for 1 December.
Entry categories, charges and awards
Adults can submit up to three works and must offer at least one for sale. The adult entry fee is £8.70 per work. Youth entrants can submit up to two works, at £5 per work. The organiser also lists bulk discounts. The overall adult prize is £1,000 with an additional £500 towards a 2027 Floor One Gallery exhibition. The main youth award is £250; various other art and community awards are listed.
Photography, digital prints and format requirements
The exhibition includes a range of media, from prints and paintings to textiles and three-dimensional work. Photographers and digital-image makers considering a physical print should consult the organiser's complete 2026 Terms & Conditions to check the work's precise category, installation and delivery requirements. The official summary does not establish that a downloadable digital file alone qualifies, and applicants cannot assume that video-only or online-only art is acceptable.
About Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
Rugby Art Gallery & Museum is a publicly run arts and heritage venue connected to Rugby Borough Council. Its continuing Rugby Open programme exhibits work by regional emerging and established artists. The council provides the official application route, named judging panel, physical-delivery dates and an exhibition timetable. The organiser's current terms determine the final requirements.
Official application and verification
The Rugby Open 2026 page links the entry form and full rules. Selection, prizes and inclusion are determined by the gallery panel; submission does not guarantee exhibition. Artists should use the council's site for payments and verify accessibility or display questions directly with the gallery.
This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details.
Information checked: 19 October 2026.
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