2009 National Open Art Competition

On Friday I was lucky enough to be invited to the prizegiving for the National Open Art Competition 2009 in Chichester.  The judging panel for the competition this year included Gavin Turk and Catherine Lampert and they really have chosen an amazing array of finalists. Having seen many contemporary art auction views at Sotheby’s in my time I have to say this exhibition is of an extremely high standard.  The works are all for sale and range from abstracts to figurative and really offer something for everyone.  The exhibition runs until 21 November at the Minerva Theatre in Chichester (opposite the Festival Theatre) and then the winners will be shown at the wonderful Pallant House Gallery.  I urge you to visit and see this wonderful exhibition for yourself.