Blackburn Art Open 2026

Saturday 14th March 2026 12:00 PM to Monday 18th May 2026 12:00 PM

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, BB1

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Blackburn Museum is inviting artists of all levels, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for their Art Open 2026 which opens in March.

Blackburn Art Open 2026

Key Dates:

ARTWORK SUBMISSION DATES: Thursday 5th, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th March 2026. Between 12-4pm. EXHIBITION OPENING: Saturday 14th March 2026 at 1.00pm. EXHIBITION CLOSES: Saturday 16 May 2026

Please see the Entry Form for all relevant dates and full terms and conditions of entry.

Art Open 2026 Submission Form

Or you can collect a hard copy from one of the following locations:

  • Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn, BB1 7AJ 
  • Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service, Town Hall St, Blackburn, BB2 1AG 
  • Blackburn Visitor Centre, Blackburn Market, Church Street, Blackburn, BB1 5AF

Please note, all submissions MUST be accompanied by a fully completed Entry Form.

PLEASE FIT MIRROR PLATES TO YOUR PAINTING.

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