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SOFT: Quay Arts Biennial Exhibition

A group exhibition by artists from across the UK exploring the OPEN Call theme ‘SOFT’.

Sat 9 August Sat 4 October

Sat 9th Aug – Sat 4th Oct

Every 2 years, Quay Arts invites emerging and professional artists from across the UK to submit artworks to be a part of our themed OPEN Exhibition; with this year’s theme being ‘SOFT’. 

Bringing together the work of young, emerging and established artists exploring the theme ‘SOFT’, showcasing concepts and techniques through materials, themes and the curated interplay of works within the (gallery) setting. The selected artists have interpreted the theme in a multitude of ways, from the tactile to the conceptual, offering diverse possibilities for interpretation, exploration, and expression. 

One artist will be selected by a judging panel from the 2025 OPEN and be awarded first prize: a solo exhibition at Quay Arts in the West Gallery in 2026 / 2027. A second artist will also be selected for a solo exhibition at Quay Arts in the Clayden Gallery in 2026. 

West Gallery
Monday – Sunday

9am to 5pm

Preview & Prize Giving Announcement: Sat 9th Aug, 6 – 8pm

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