2021 Open
What is the 2021 Open?
The Ferens Open is a yearly exhibition of work by amateur and professional artists. Anyone aged over 16 can enter for the chance to be selected to showcase their art in Hull’s major gallery.
Many of the artworks on display are also for sale, allowing visitors to purchase original artworks at a range of prices.
If you decide to sell your work, the gallery will take a 25% commission +VAT.
Are you an artist?
Are you a painter, drawer, photographer, sculptor, ceramicist, performance, textile or digital artist?
The Ferens Open 2021 needs you! We aim to showcase a diverse range of art, support local and emerging talent and encourage those who have never entered before to get involved.
How do I enter?
You will need:
- Access to the internet
- An email address
- A high quality image of your artwork – or, for video/performance works, a short video of your work
Entry costs £5 per artwork and each artist can submit up to 3 artworks.
What's in it for me?
- The chance to exhibit in a professional gallery and in a digital exhibition.
- The chance to meet and network with other artists.
- The chance to sell your work.
- The chance to win cash prizes.
What happens next?
A panel of three judges will choose 200-300 artworks for display and award prizes.
Chosen works will be included in an exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery this summer, and featured in a digital exhibition.
Submit
Please read the Terms and Conditions of the 2021 Open exhibition in full before submitting your artwork.
Download 2021 Open Exhibition Terms and Conditions
The online submission form will go live here 9am Monday 15 February 2021.
2021 Open Exhibition - Key Dates
| Online submissions open | 9am, Monday 15 February 2021 |
| Online submissions close | Midnight, Sunday 7 March 2021 |
| Notification by email | Wednesday 14 April 2021 |
| Delivery of chosen work | Saturday 19 June to Sunday 4 July 2021 |
| Exhibition display | Saturday 24 July to Sunday 3 October 2021 |
| Collection of artwork | Saturday 16 October to Sunday 31 October 2021 |
Need help submitting?
If you would like any further guidance about submitting, photographing or uploading your work you may find our quick “How to” Guides helpful.
You can download these free guides by clicking the relevant links below.
How to Photograph your Artwork Guide
Uploading your Image using a Smartphone or Tablet
Uploading your Image using a Camera
You can also watch our short How to Submit Video Guide which will talk you through our online entry form.
Prizes
The 2021 Open exhibition is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ferens and BSB Architecture. A range of cash prizes are available.
Find out more about the prizes available
Contact us
If you would like any further details about the Open Exhibition contact us by-
email at museums@hcandl.co.uk
telephone on 01482 614 293
Please do not send any submission material or images to this email address. All applications must be made via the online form.
Please check our social media pages for updates about the Open;
Twitter - @HullFerens
Instagram - @ferensartgallery
Facebook - Facebook.com/HullMuseums
Use the hashtag #FerensOpen
2020 Open
Looking for inspiration? You can also still explore the 2020 Open digital exhibition online via: http://humbermuseums.com/exhibitions/ferens-2020-open-exhibition/
