24th October 2009 – 10th January 2010

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Last year over 700 two-dimensional fine art, three-dimensional sculptural works and photography were submitted to the Derby City Open. The exhibition continues to be a vibrant overview of the work currently being produced by professional and semi professional artists in the Midlands. The entries are judged by a panel of three independent judges who change each year. Three dimensional work will, once again, be showcased at the Silk Mill.

Rush Hour, Shakespeare Street, Nottingham' by Steven Ingman. Winner of Derby City Open 2008. 

Derby City Open - 3D
24th October 2009 – 17th January 2010

The Silk Mill - Derby's Museum of Industry and History

Three dimensional work will be showcased at he Silk Mill for the third year running. Last year there were over 700 entries to this well-established exhibition, which has been running for nearly 30 years. It is an important annual event in the calendar of artists in the Midlands and gives them the opportunity to present their work to an independent panel of judges.

This year the prizes are:

First Prize £1,000 awarded by Derby Museums and Art Gallery

Tregoning Gallery Award - £300

Johnewright Award - £250 in artists’ materials

Banks Mill Studio Award – opportunity to show at the Open Studios in November and free three-month studio hire.

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