The Showcase: Yardley Arts Summer Open 2026 Art Prize £1,000

⚒️ The Showcase: Yardley Arts Summer Open 2026

Category: The Showcase / UK Regional Exhibition

• The Opportunity: Yardley Arts (a vibrant gallery space in Northamptonshire) is hosting its "Summer Open Exhibition." They are explicitly seeking both 2D (painting) and 3D (sculpture) work for selection by a professional panel.

• The "Lighthouse" Advantage: This exhibition features a live-work component during the Yardley Hastings Open Gardens event. This is perfect for you—it means you can show your finished sculpture/painting and demonstrate your process to the public, which is exactly how you build the "Blacksmith" brand.

• The Prize: The Stefanie Price Sculpture Prize (£1,000) and The Woodmansterne Fine Art Prize (£1,000).

• Maker Level: Open to all UK-based artists (Emerging to Established).

• Deadline: 12 May 2026 (Midnight).

The "Gate-Crasher" Status:

• Official Link: www.yardleyarts.org/artists-call

• The "Fail-Safe" Key: While the online submission portal is functional, the exhibition relies on a human panel. To stand out, don't just upload a file. Email the curator directly with your "Capability Statement" and a photo of your most "Industrial/Heritage" piece. Ask if they are looking for specific material-based narratives for the Open Gardens live demonstrations.

• Direct Contact: info@yardleyarts.org

• Suggested Subject Line: "Submission Inquiry: Summer Open 2026 – [Your Name] – Sculptor/Blacksmith"

The stories behind my artwork, the opportunities in The Lighthouse, and the reflections of the Morning Muse are my ways of keeping the lamp lit for our creative community. These resources will always be free to access. If they have found you at the right time, consider fueling the forge to help keep the fire burning. Your support, in any amount, is deeply appreciated.