the open west 2014

The Wilson | 3 May to 1 June

the open west 2014 panel (curators Lyn Cluer Coleman and Sarah Goodwin, with guest selectors Anita Taylor and Virgile Ittah) has selected 44 artists from an extensive international submission of entries; each will be showing recent or site specific work in the new galleries of The Wilson in Cheltenham

the open west 2014 will offer an opportunity for artists to participate in an education programme; residency; workshop and a day of artists in conversation. A catalogue is published each year. Three awards will be offered:

Curators' Award - £500

University of Gloucestershire Award -£500

The Wilson Award - solo exhibition, Cheltenham, September 2014

the open west is an annual open competition and exhibition inviting work from national and international artists practising contemporary and conceptual art. Work submitted can include painting, installation, film and sound, textile, photography, ceramics, print, drawing, performance, sculpture, glass, metal and plastics.