The Sefton Open has received a record number of submissions to the exhibition this year, with over 900 pieces entered.

The exhibition on display at The Atkinson opens on Saturday 22 November from 1pm and is a chance for visitors to discover the wealth of artistic talent right here in Sefton. The exhibition on display in The Atkinson galleries is made up from work of local artists that live or works in Sefton.

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For the first time in its history the Sefton Open also provides local art groups and societies with an opportunity to exhibit together and to showcase their work. Art groups from Ainsdale, Birkdale, Maghull and Southport are all represented in the biggest celebration of Sefton’s creativity ever seen.

The Palette Club are working in partnership with The Atkinson and are selecting the work by individual artists to appear in the exhibition, while The Atkinson team has selected the work from art groups and societies.

There are opportunities to buy unique artworks and collect them in time for Christmas with a wide variety of work on show, ranging from large-scale sculpture to textiles, ceramics and paintings

This year there is a £100 people prize for the artwork voted most popular by visitors, so do not forget to cast your vote when you visit!

The Sefton Open is on display until Friday 19 December.
LISTING INFORMATION
The Sefton Open
Saturday 22 November – Friday 19 December
Free Admission
The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1DB

HOW TO BOOK
In person: Visit the Box Office, The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport.
For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.uk* or call box office on 01704 533333*
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Notes to Editors
For more information, interviews, images or review tickets, please contact Emma Lloyd at The Atkinson on 0151 934 2129 | emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk

Posted on 17 November 2014 under Exhibition