2025 Open Exhibition
Friday 10 October 2025 – Sunday 11 January 2026
The annual Open exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has celebrated the creativity of local amateur and professional artists since 1967. Each year the Open exhibition provides an exciting opportunity for artists to display and sell artwork.
Visitors can expect to see a fascinating array of artwork including impressive paintings, photographs and textiles, as well as a number of striking sculptures and ceramics, most of which are for sale.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Friends and BSB Architecture
2025 Open Exhibition Prizes
Friends of the Ferens Award
The following cash prizes will be given to winning entries, selected by the Friends of the Ferens board:
First Prize: £350
Second Prize: £250
Third Prize: £200
Prize money kindly donated by the Friends of the Ferens
Hallett & Future Ferens Young Artist Award
All young artists age 16 to 25 are eligible for this prize.
£200 will go to an artist selected by BSB Architecture and the Future Ferens young people’s collective.
Prize money kindly donated by BSB Architecture
Chair’s Award – Hull Culture & Leisure
£100 will go to an artist selected by the Hull Culture and Leisure Chair
People’s Vote Award
£100 will be awarded to an artist with the most votes from visitors to the 2025 Open exhibition.