Gallery issues an open invitation for art talent

GET your artwork in . . . the Gallery wants your talent on display

LOCAL artists are being encouraged to pick up their paintbrush, fire up the kiln and get snapping with that camera for a chance to be part of this year's "Oldham Open" exhibition.

The ever popular Oldham Open will run from September 22 until November 18 and promises to be a visual feast for all as Gallery Oldham welcomes work from local talent in a variety of media including drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, film and video.

Councillor Barbara Brownridge, Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and co-operatives, said: "Pick up your paintbrush, get out your sketchbook and start snapping with that camera.

Chance

"If you live, work or study in Oldham then this is your chance to show your work as part of an exciting exhibition at Gallery Oldham.

"It's all about celebrating the creativity and talents of the borough, by showcasing work by a wide range of artists with different interests."

The exhibition is open to artists of all ages who live, work or study in Oldham and artists may submit one or two pieces of work.

Local artists will be asked to submit work - along with a completed entry form - between September 6 and 9 at the Gallery Oldham reception desk (between 10am and 4pm daily). Entry forms can be downloaded at www.galleryoldham.org.uk/oldham-open-returns.

Anyone wanting to submit work that may have special requirements, such as a large, heavy sculpture or a video installation, should contact the gallery by September 7 to discuss installation at galleryoldham@oldham.gov.uk.