the selected artists will show their work throughout the interior, the cloisters, the crypt and the internal gardens of this important site which has a reputation for showing ambitious contemporary work. the open west exhibition will be the first of its kind to show work of such diversity of medium and scale at the Cathedral. This predominantly secular exhibition, while remaining sensitive to its medieval setting, will offer an opportunity to show work in a compelling way that will open new dialogue between the artist, the audience and the space.

2012 selectors - Daniel Chadwick, Iain Andrews, Lyn Cluer Coleman and Sarah Goodwin

news ...

the University of Gloucestershire has just confirmed sponsorship of an Artist Award 

two prizes of £500 will now be awarded on the preview night

a further exhibition in 2012 will also be offered

the open west also provides the opportunity for artists to participate in an education programme, publishes a limited edition set of artists' prints, offers an artist's residency at the Meantime project space and runs a series of artists' conversations during the exhibition period