The St Helens Open Art Competition is returning for its 30th year, celebrating three decades of local creativity. The exhibition will be held at The World of Glass, home to the Godfrey Pilkington Art Gallery, from November 29, 2025, to February 28, 2026. Judging this year’s competition includes artists Peter Humphries, Arthur Roberts, Paul Cousins, and Tash Lofthouse, with prizes ranging from the St Helens Artists awards to the newly introduced Jill Dagnall Prize.
This milestone marks the competition’s enduring role as a platform for local artists in St Helens, nurturing new talent and fostering community spirit through visual art. The addition of the Jill Dagnall Prize honors a cherished figure in the arts community, underscoring the event’s personal and cultural significance to the region.