Nantwich Museum is inviting artists to submit up to three pieces of visual artwork on the theme of 'Heritage' for its 2026 Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition will run from March 31 to June 20, 2026, at the museum's Pillory Street venue, with selected works displayed in the Millennium Gallery. Submissions can include paintings, drawings, textiles, black-and-white photographs, or sculpture, and the deadline for applications is January 9, 2026. A cash prize will be awarded to the most popular artwork chosen by visitor votes, and all accepted pieces will receive a unique certificate.
This open call matters because it provides a platform for local and regional artists to showcase their work in a museum setting, engaging the community with the theme of heritage. By inviting public voting and offering a prize, the exhibition encourages broader audience participation and supports the museum's role as a cultural hub in Nantwich. It also highlights how smaller institutions foster grassroots art activity and preserve local artistic traditions.