Bath Open Art Prize Exhibition 2026
Opening Night + Prize giving: Friday 16th October 2026 (6pm - 8pm)
Exhibition: Friday 16th – Sunday 31st October 2026, Open: 12pm - 6pm
Fringe Arts Bath is proud to bring you the 14th Bath Open Art Prize exhibition, an eclectic selection of artworks presenting visual artists working across all disciplines in a varied range of media.
One of the key open art prizes in the South West, our 2026 exhibition has been selected by judges Simbah Pilé and Jemma Hickman. 1st and 2nd prizewinners will be announced on the opening night - Friday 16th October, along with the recipient of the Solo Exhibition Opportunity, offered and selected by Katie O’Brien and the trustees of of 44AD.
We invite you, the visitor, to cast your vote for the People’s Choice award when you visit the exhibition, the result will be announced on Friday 30th October.
Fringe Arts Bath would like to thank the prize’s supporters for this opportunity:
The Bell Inn Bath
44AD artspace
Minerva Arts Supplies.
Find out more:
The Bath Open Art Prize 2026
#BOAP2026
Poster credit:
image © Nigel Goldsmith, untitled @nigelgoldsmith