Black Swan Arts Open 2026
Black Swan Arts · Frome, United Kingdom
Annual juried open at Black Swan Arts in Frome, Somerset, for artists and makers in all media, with a £1,500 first prize supported by Hauser & Wirth Somerset. The 2026 call closed 5 June; entries usually open on 1 April.
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About
The Black Swan Arts Open is a juried exhibition in the Long Gallery at Black Swan Arts, Frome, open to artists and makers across all disciplines and career stages from the region and beyond. All work must be for sale at no more than £1,250.
The 2026 judges were Hammish Young (RWA), Gemma Brace (Arnolfini), Martyn Cross, Dea Vanagan (Hauser & Wirth Somerset) and Molly Martin. Prizes included £1,500 first prize, the £500 Lynda Pelly Under-30s Prize, a £250 framing prize, a print prize, a solo show at Black Swan Arts and exhibiting prizes.
Entries opened 1 April and closed 5 June 2026; the exhibition ran 8 August to 27 September 2026. The Open recurs annually.