The Harley Open Exhibition

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The Harley Open Exhibition, running this year for the third time, is a biennial art competition which attracts entries from artists from across the country. Previous exhibitors have included established artists Richard Combes, Sarah Sharpe and Aran Illingworth, but anyone can enter this competition, whether professional or amateur.

Lisa Gee, Director of The Harley Gallery, explains:

‘It’s really exciting to see the entries for The Harley Open Exhibition. We receive a wonderful mix of pieces, from a wide range of different artists with different styles, different subjects and different experience. It’s great to see pieces from practicing artists hung next to pieces by people who are new to making art. There’s a lot of talent out there.’

Prizes will include The Harley Prize, £750, sponsored by The Harley Foundation, The Judges Prize, £250, sponsored by Welbeck Estates Company, The People’s Prize, £250, sponsored by Caddick Construction and the Avonside Renewables Prize, £250. Further prizes have been sponsored by Creswell Crags, The School of Artisan Food and The Welbeck Farm Shop.

Many of the works will be for sale, providing an excellent opportunity to buy original art. Arts Council England's Own Art scheme is available for purchases from £100 to £2,000, and allows you to spread the cost of buying contemporary art.

Visit The Harley Gallery from 14/02/2015 – 12/04/2015 to see The Harley Open Exhibition. The Harley Gallery is on the A60, 10 minutes from the A1 and M1. The Gallery is free to enter, and has free parking. www.harleygallery.co.uk