The Salopian Open 2026 — Open Exhibition at Gateway Gallery, Shrewsbury, Solo Show Prize
October 31, 2026 (26 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)The Gateway Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
The Salopian Open is the open exhibition of The Gateway Gallery, run by the charity SADAA Arts (Shrewsbury and District Arts Association); entry fees help keep the gallery open. 2025 winner Rob Lawton received the solo show.
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Exhibition at The Gateway Gallery from 13 November 2026 to mid-January 2027; awards for Local Talent, Rising Star and Innovation; the overall winner receives a solo exhibition at The Gateway Gallery. 70% of sales go to the artist.
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Artists from Shropshire and further afield, first-time exhibitors or established. Each artwork no more than 60 × 60 cm with a sale price of £1,000 or less. Delivery in November and collection in January if selected.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- details, payment and photo upload
- Programme dates
- 13 November 2026 – 15 January 2027
- Costs to the artist
- £20 entry; delivery and collection; 30% commission on sales
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Solo exhibition for the overall winner
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£20 for up to three artworks