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Open Exhibition
The Turnpike Gallery is calling for entries to the Open exhibition which is to be held at the gallery from 28th February – 19th April 2025.
The exhibition will showcase artworks by people living or working in the borough of Wigan. It is open to professionals and amateurs – anyone who makes art!
This is a great opportunity to showcase your artwork in a professional gallery, maybe for the first time. Our goal is to provide an accessible opportunity to exhibit and to present the range of creative talent in Wigan borough. Please see guidance notes for more information.
The Open exhibition is free to enter. To submit your work for consideration, please complete the submission form.
Wigan Cultural Development Match Fund
Cultural and heritage organisations based in Wigan can apply for up to £2000 match funding to support applications for projects taking place in the Borough. For further information and how to apply, visit Wigan Cultural Development Match Fund.
Festive Family Day Call Out
The Turnpike Gallery is teaming up with Archives: Wigan & Leigh to deliver a festive family fun day across the two venues on Saturday 7th December from 10am – 2pm. We are seeking an artist or creative practitioner to be based at The Turnpike Gallery and deliver a drop-in creative workshops for families over the day. For further information and details on how to apply, see the Festive Family Day - Call Out for Artists