A Celebration of Local Art

14–29 June | Montague Gallery, Worthing

Still looking for that perfect piece of art to elevate your space or surprise someone special?

The OPEN25 Exhibition showcases work from emerging and established local artists, handpicked by a panel of respected art peers. There’s still time to explore, enjoy, and purchase a unique piece that resonates with you.

Awarded by Peers

Below are ten outstanding pieces selected under the following categories:

  • Best in Show

  • Best Use of Medium

  • Most Original Concept

  • Spotlight Artists

  • People’s Choice Award

Best In Show

Autumn Mood
by: Paula Chuter-Baker
Medium: Acrylic on Board
Size: 30cm x 30cm

Best Use of Medium

Concealed in the Blueness II
by: Hiroko Lewis
Medium: Oil, mica, and metal leaf on canvas
Size: 60cm x 70cm

In the Reeds
by: Deborah Malcolm
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 51cm x 76cm

Hare Moon
by: Wendy Middleditch
Medium: Wood Engraving – Print, Materials: Wood Engraving, English Boxwood on Japanese HoSho Paper – Letterpress Ink
Size: 27cm x 27cm (framed

Most Original Concept

Give a Dog a Home
by: Sarah Luxford
Medium: Wire and glass
Size: 32cm x 32cm (by 3cm depth)

Spotlight Artists

Poppies on the Downs, Shoreham
by: Karen Munck
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Size: 60cm x 44cm (unframed), 80cm x 66cm (framed)

 I Wish
by: Carole Morris
Medium: Pastel
Size: 52cm x 41cm

Lady B
by: Steve Mason
Medium: Framed Limited Edition Canvas Print (25) from an original watercolour and ink painting
Size: 79cm x 54cm

Of Larks and Lambs
by: Andrew Harris
Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
Size: 85cm x 39.5cm

Between Land and Sky
by: Marie Vickers
Medium: Watercolour
Size: 25.4cm x 20.32cm (framed)

Your Turn to Choose!

The People’s Choice Award is still open – and your vote matters.

Which artwork will win your heart? Visit the gallery before June 29th and cast your vote in person.