Arts for Rutland is delighted to announce that the Rutland Youth Open Art Exhibition returns to the Rutland County Museum again in January 2025.

All young Artists, living, or at school in Rutland, in school year groups 7 through to 13 are invited to submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork to Rutland County Museum on Saturday 18th January 2025 between 12pm - 4pm. Works will be accepted in the following mediums - painting, drawing, ceramic, sculpture, textiles and photography.

All entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges before being selected for display as part of the exhibition. The exhibition itself will run from Saturday 25th January and Saturday 22nd February 2025 at Rutland County Museum.

A private preview evening will take place on Friday 24th January between 5pm and 7pm, during which prizes will be presented to chosen winning exhibitors.

Arts for Rutland are pleased to be able to promote and showcase artwork from young local talented artists, with previous years seeing up to 100 pieces of art displayed.

All required information, including entry forms, and terms and conditions, are available on Arts for Rutland's website www.a4r.org.uk, as well as via both Facebook and Twitter. Previous winners, and examples of works submitted are also available to see.

We look forward to seeing as many entries as possible, and to putting on the exhibition to celebrate the fantastic local talent that exists in the young people of Rutland.