Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery will once again host its popular Stockport Open Exhibition in summer 2026, celebrating the town’s vibrant creative community.
Running from Sunday 21 June to Thursday 27 August 2026, the exhibition will showcase works submitted by both emerging and established artists from across Stockport, and beyond.
Artists are being encouraged to submit a piece they are particularly proud of, with opportunities available for creatives working across a wide range of disciplines. The exhibition will feature work from visual artists, sculptors, photographers, textile artists, digital designers, poets, jewellery makers and crafters. Submission guidelines can be found on the Stockport Council website.
The artwork will be displayed in the Upper Gallery, East and West Galleries and the Artlink at the War Memorial Art Gallery on Wellington Road.
Visitors to the gallery will be voting for their favourite artworks in the People’s Choice Awards. There will be prizes in both the Adult and Children categories including the Michael Hartley-Rose Young Person’s Award, which is presented by Stockport Art Guild to a Young Artist aged between 17 and 25.
All prizes and awards will be presented at the People’s Choice Award event at the gallery on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 3pm, by the Mayor of Stockport.
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