Goole Museum has issued a call for local artists to submit works for its 12th annual Open Art Exhibition, which will open on March 21, 2026. The museum welcomes all mediums including paintings, illustrations, textiles, sculptures, ceramics, and digital entries, with a particular invitation for pieces inspired by Goole's bicentenary—200 years since the town was built as a purpose-built port. Submissions can be dropped off on specified dates in early March, and the exhibition runs until May 16.
This exhibition matters because it provides a rare platform for amateur and professional artists in a small town to display and sell their work, while also anchoring Goole's bicentenary celebrations in community creativity. The call-out reflects how local museums serve as vital cultural hubs, fostering grassroots art engagement and preserving regional heritage through accessible, inclusive showcases.