Northumberland Open Exhibition 2027: Artist Call Out

PLEASE NOTE: Artwork places for the Open Exhibition 2027 are now fully booked.


About the Northumberland Open Exhibition 

Housed in Woodhorn Museum’s stunning Workshop Galleries, the annual Northumberland Open is the largest exhibition of its type in the region. The exhibition attracts submissions from artists from across Northumberland and beyond.

Works are selected for exhibition by a professional panel of artists and curators who also select an Overall Winner and Highly Commended artists to be awarded prizes.

During the exhibition run (Saturday 13 February 2027 to Sunday 9 May 2027), thousands of visitors vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ award which is announced at the end of the exhibition.

Exhibition dates

Saturday 13 February - Sunday 9 May 2027