Letchworth Open 2024

Letchworth Open, Hertfordshire’s largest celebration of creative talent, is back and bigger than ever! This year, the exhibition showcases the works of 455 artists, making it the largest edition to date.

Now in its fourth year, the Open presents an extraordinary range of artwork from artists across Letchworth, Hertfordshire, and neighbouring counties. The exhibition highlights the creativity of established professionals, emerging artists, graduates, students, amateurs, and first-time artists of all ages. Being non-selective, it features a diverse array of artworks including - painting, print, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, textiles, and video.

Three artists will be awarded the Letchworth Open Bursary, which includes a solo exhibition at Broadway Gallery in 2025, along with a CPD and mentoring program managed by the Gallery. Additionally, six subject-specialism prizes will be awarded in the categories of Drawing, Painting, Film & Photography, Sculpture, Applied Arts, and Printmaking. The popular People’s Choice Award also returns, allowing the public to vote for their favourite artwork until Friday, 25 October. All prizes and bursaries will be announced at 4 pm on Saturday, 26 October.

The judging panel for the Letchworth Open 2024 Bursary and Prizes includes the 2023 Bursary recipients - Anna Fairchild, Helena McGrath, and Luke Perkins - alongside the Broadway Gallery team.