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VISITOR INFORMATION
Saturday 05 April 2025 - Saturday 31 May 2025

Monday - Saturday. 10am - 4pm.
Closed Bank Holidays.

Galleries
FREE ENTRY

The People’s Prize – Voting closes Saturday 10 May

The Sefton Open is an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and artistic talent across the borough. The exhibition takes over The Atkinson’s art gallery in an eclectic salon-style hang and features a wide variety of works from individual artists and local groups. Each year the exhibition attracts thousands of visitors to The Atkinson.

The Atkinson’s longstanding partner, Southport Palette Club, select the work from individual artists for the Sefton Open. The club was formed in 1921 to champion the work of local artists and this will be their 99th annual exhibition.

A wide variety of media is welcomed, including film, sculpture, craft, paintings, prints and textiles. Artists may submit up to 3 original artworks for consideration by the Council of Southport Palette Club.

Visitors to the exhibition can purchase catalogues and are encouraged to vote for their favourite artwork on display. The artwork with the most votes will be awarded The People’s Prize. Visitors can also support local artists by investing in their work, most artworks are available to purchase through The Atkinson and the Own Art Scheme.

FREE ENTRY

Own Arts Scheme

Selected artworks are available to purchase through The Atkinson and the Own Art Scheme.

Own Art makes buying art easy and affordable by letting you spread the cost of your purchase over 10 months with an interest-free loan. With over 250 galleries and thousands of original works of art to choose from, why not start a collection of your own today from as little as £10 per month?

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Current Exhibitions

FREE ENTRY

Saturday 26 October 2024 -
Saturday 25 October 2025

Egyptian Faience: An Alchemy for Afterlife