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Wells Art Contemporary 2026 — Site-Specific Installations
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Wells Art Contemporary 2026 — Site-Specific Installations

Wells Art Contemporary

June 30, 2026Wells, Somerset, UK (Wells Cathedral)

International competition to install site-specific work in Wells Cathedral (Oct 10 – Nov 7, 2026) with cash prizes, residencies, and mentoring awards.

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International competition to install site-specific work in Wells Cathedral (Oct 10 – Nov 7, 2026) with cash prizes, residencies, and mentoring awards.

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Artists 18+ worldwide. Theme: 'For what is time?' Site-specific proposals for Wells Cathedral interior or grounds.

Dates & details

Deadline
June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM
Programme dates
Exhibition October 10 – November 7, 2026
Costs to the artist
£30 entry per installation proposal
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Up to 20 installations; prizes incl. £2,000 Howden Award, NG Art residency Provence, mentoring
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£30 per work (up to 4 works)

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