Young artists urged to submit work for exhibition

An art gallery in Hull is inviting young people to submit work for an exhibition later this year.

The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, displays between 300 and 700 artworks at the Ferens Art Gallery each year.

Councillor Rob Pritchard said the event was a "wonderful initiative for nurturing the artists of the future''.

Artists aged 15 and under can submit their work until Sunday 13 July, and the exhibition will run from 10 October to 11 January 2026.

All artworks entered have a chance to win a prize in their age category: six and under, seven to 11 and 12 to 15.

Hull City Council, which manages the gallery, said it would be displaying a variety of work, including paintings, drawings, pastels, collages and prints.

Madeline Brace, exhibitions assistant at the Ferens Art Gallery, said: "Every year we are so impressed by the creativity and passion of Hull's young people."

Entry forms are available from the gallery and its website.

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