Black Swan Arts in Frome is throwing open its doors on Thursday 18th October for the preview evening of the Arts Open 2018.
The Black Swan Arts Open is an annual competition for original artworks by established practitioners and emerging artists. It has a reputation for attracting and selecting diverse and innovative pieces, and championing artistic excellence in the South West.
This year’s judging panel includes Michael Eavis, creator of Glastonbury Festival; Debbie Hillyerd, director of education at Hauser & Wirth Somerset; Steve Burden, artist and 2016 winner of the Black Swan Arts Solo Show Prize; artist Sue Conrad; and Johnny Messum, director and founder of Messums Wiltshire.
A record number of artists entered, with over 520 people entering 950 pieces, including paintings, drawings, textiles, printmaking, ceramics, photography, sculpture, moving image and multimedia. All the work on show is for sale with prices starting from £100 up to £34,000! As usual, visitors can vote for their favourite in the People’s Choice award sponsored by Frome Town Council.
The preview takes place from 7.30–9pm and everyone is welcome to attend. The exhibition runs until 24th November.
For further information about the Black Swan Arts Open, please visit www.blackswanarts.org.uk or contact Morag Stuart at exhibitions@blackswan arts.org.uk or 01373 473980.
