The 35th Derbyshire Open Art Exhibition is now available to see until 1st September. Each year we invite artists, both professional and amateur, to capture aspects of life and landscape in Derbyshire, illustrating why the county is special to them.
Friends of Buxton Museum Trophy: What We Leave Behind Us by Jenny Bowden 
DCC Award: Finding Errwood Hall by Patrick Jones 
DCC Award: Walking the Edge by Katherine Rhodes 
DCC Award: Sunday by Sue Lewis-Blake 
DCC Young Artist Prize: Traveller’s Rest by Katherine Marrow 
The Derbyshire Trophy: Pavilion Reflection by Mark Langley 
DCC Award: Derbyshire Slice by Helen Cunliffe 
DCC Award: Squeeze Stile near Sheldon by Leri Kinder
This year the judges looked at 264 entries, and selected 80, including 17 works from young people aged 21 and under. The selection was made by Louise Potter, Derbyshire representative for the Art Fund; Louise Cross, Director of Buxton Crescent Trust; Simon Watson, sculptor and artist in residence at the museum and Jean Monk, a member of the Friends of Buxton Museum and Art Gallery. The judges were pleased that artists entered work to a really high standard, showing Derbyshire in many different ways.
Come and decide for yourself if you agree with the judge’s choices. You will see dramatic landscapes and intimate events. There is great energy in some works and calming reflection in others. There’s a Visitor’s Choice Award too. decided by visitors to the gallery.
You can plan your visit here.
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