The Harris Open is one of our most popular exhibitions – last year we showcased 296 local artists and displayed 466 artworks attracting thousands of visitors. The Harris Open is a fresh and vibrant exhibition full of positivity and colour and is guaranteed to give a boost to get rid of those winter blues!
The exhibition gives Preston residents from a 5 mile radius of the Harris, a chance to unite and show Harris visitors what they are made of. Artists from all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience – from just for fun to professional practicing artists – are invited to submit one or two artworks they have created in the last 2 years and not previously shown at the Harris. It is a brilliant way to be a part of something big and feel connected to like-minded people.
There is also the option to sell your work – the Harris takes a 30% commission.
Traditionally, we have encouraged submissions of wall based 2 dimensional art work, but this year we would like to try even harder to represent the rich cultural diversity of Preston and encourage you to submit a variety of art forms as diverse as you like! For example digital, sound, performance, installation, along with the more traditional art forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, and ceramics.
The entry fee this year is £3 per person. Under 18s FOC. This fee will go towards the presentation of the exhibition and the exhibition catalogue.
Free activity
Date: 8 December, 2018
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free This event is free
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