Local artists' work sought for open exhibition

Local artists are being encouraged to enter their work for an exhibition celebrating a county's art scene.

The Usher Gallery Trust, based in Lincoln, is calling on all Lincolnshire-based artists for their 'Art of the Now' open exhibition, launching in July 2025.

A judging panel will consider all work from the last three years including painting, video, photography, textiles and sculpture.

People of all ages and experience can enter with submissions open until 7 April.

Laura Garner, exhibitions and interpretations assistant at the Usher Gallery, said: "We’re really excited to open up the Usher to showcase some of the best work from our amazing local artists.

"Our judging panel will be on the look out for originality, creativity, quality and skill, and on top of the fantastic opportunity to display your art in the Usher, there’ll be five cash prizes up for grabs too."

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