Creative Opportunities

Call for Artists: The Sefton Open 2025

In collaboration with Southport Palette Club

Artwork hand in day: Tuesday 25 March 2025, 11am – 7pm
Exhibition: 5 April – 31 May 2025

The Sefton Open is an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic talent across the borough. The exhibition takes over The Atkinson’s art gallery in an eclectic salon-style hang and features a wide variety of works from individual artists and local groups. Each year the exhibition attracts thousands of visitors to The Atkinson.

The Atkinson’s longstanding partner, Southport Palette Club, select the work from individual artists for the Sefton Open. The club was formed in 1921 to champion the work of local artists and this will be their 98th annual exhibition.

A wide variety of media is welcomed, including film, sculpture, craft, paintings, prints and textiles. Artists may submit up to 3 original artworks for consideration by the Council of Southport Palette Club.

Visitors to the exhibition can purchase catalogues and are encouraged to vote for their favourite artwork on display. The artwork with the most votes will be awarded The People’s Prize. Visitors can also support local artists by investing in their work, most artworks are available to purchase through The Atkinson and the Own Art Scheme.

Download Entry Form & Guidelines


The Landing

The Landing is an exciting Gallery showcasing affordable art work from leading regional artists, with regularly changing exhibitions.

The Landing is a Gallery showcasing affordable artwork from leading regional artists, with regularly changing exhibitions.

Are you an artist? Are you interested in displaying and selling your artwork in our commercial gallery? Take a look at the application form below to see how.

In addition, every spring local artists have the opportunity to display their work at The Atkinson as part of the annual Sefton Open exhibition

Landing Gallery Application Form
Landing Gallery Floor Plans