Date: Saturday 1 April 2023 – Saturday 13 May 2023
Free Entry
Monday – Saturday. 10am – 4pm.
Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.
Plan your visit here.
Discover the wealth of artistic talent in Sefton
The Sefton Open is an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic talent across the borough.
The exhibition features artworks from individual artists and local groups, including painting, print, ceramics, photography and textiles.
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 their 97th annual exhibition.
Visitors to the exhibition 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. The scheme makes buying art easy and affordable by letting you spread the cost over 10 months with an interest-free loan. Start a collection of your own today from as little as £10 per month. Find out more here.
Featured groups: Ainsdale and Birkdale Art Club, Association of Formby Artists, Coastal Creative, Kew Art Club, Moor Lane Art Group, North West Book Artists, One Step On Textiles, Painting For Pleasure Art Group, Sefton Art Group, Sefton Artists, South Sefton Artists, Southport Contemporary Arts, Southport Photographic Society
Join us at The Atkinson for a big celebration of local creativity and artistic talent.
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- Ainsdale Pinewoods, Carole Bradburn
- Morning Prowl by Johannes Cowan – People’s Choice Winner, Sefton Open 2023