Art & Exhibitions
Exeter Contemporary Open 2026
A shortlist of twelve contemporary artists working across painting, sculpture, photography and drawing, showing emerging talent from the South West. For anyone following new contemporary art in the region.
Key information
- When
- Fri 11 Sept – Sat 31 OctOpen Mon–Sat, 10am–5.30pm (galleries)
- Where
- Exeter PhoenixGandy Street, EX4 3LSMore at this venueMap
About this event
Exeter Contemporary Open returns for 2026. It forms a major highlight of the South West’s cultural calendar and a vital springboard for the careers of emerging contemporary artists. This year’s shortlist showcases the work of twelve contemporary visual artists who work across painting, sculpture, photography and drawing.