Chapel Arts Studios are delighted to announce this year’s open call, Wish You Were Here. Applications for this exhibition are now closed! Thank you to everyone who submitted artwork for this show.
We have now responded to all artists who have submitted, and excited to share with you all the fantastic artworks that have been sent in and invite you to enjoy the exhibition... Watch this space!
OPEN OPEN 2025 Exhibition: Wish You Were Here will be on display at The Chapel Gallery from Thursday 3 July until Saturday 26 July. The gallery is free to visit, and will be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11am - 4pm.
There will be awards given for the following:
Judge's Favourite
There will be a prize for Judge's Favourite, where the winner shall be awarded Solo Show at The Chapel Gallery in 2026 - this will be announced at the exhibition Private View (date to be announced).
People's Favourite
Visitors to the exhibition will be asked to cast their vote on their favourite artwork for the People's Favourite award - this will be announced at the end of the exhibition (after 26 July). Awarded free Associate Membership for 1 year with Chapel Arts Studios, includes Associates Summer Show and artist takeover at the Chapel.
Hampshire Artist
Local Hampshire based artists will have the opportunity to be awarded with a paid residency in Andover.
Last year, we enjoyed a passionate and contemporary artistic interpretation to the physical and metaphorical associations of Seeing Red and its symbolism in art and life. A colour of historical, spiritual, and political significance.
Here are some photographs of the gallery from last years' OPEN OPEN 2024, Seeing Red:
