CURRENTLY SHOWING:
"The Art of Winter" at Burdall's Yard
We’re delighted to be holding this exhibition in Burdall’s Yard, an art space within the Burrow cafe and bar, showcasing selected artwork by almost fifty BOS artists. Centred around the theme of ‘The Art of Winter’, each artist has chosen to explore it in various ways: barren trees, snowy landscapes, the cooler tones of a chilly morning. The intention is to allow you, the viewer, to feel the pinch of winter on your nose, the warmth of an open fire, the glimmer of light through the gloom.
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"Art at the Heart" at the RUH
Bath Open Studios is delighted to be exhibiting artwork at the RUH once again. On show is a vibrant mix of paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, and photography by talented artists across our great city.
A third of sales goes to their "Art at the Heart" campaign. For more information on "Art at the Heart" at the RUH, click on the image below: 
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Bath Open Studios isn't only about the individual trails. We hold group exhibitions in a variety of community spaces around Bath. As well as giving an opportunity for local artists to meet and share work with each other, these exhibitions showcase the work available all year round in all eight Bath Open Studios art trails and open studios. To submit work into these group shows, artists need only to have taken part in one of Bath's art trails and open studios in recent years, even if they're not due to take part in any this year.
Group exhibitions coming up:
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If you're an artist living in Bath and take part, or have ever taken part, in one of Bath's open studios or art trails, please submit the applicable form below when submissions open.
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PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS
Here are several of the advertisements for previous exhibitions, designed and curated by Ele Nash.
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THE VENUES
We hold group exhibitions in a variety of venues in Bath. Here is a taster of past exhibitions.
Art at the Heart
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Bath Central Library
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44AD Artspace,
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THE ROPER GALLERYBOS is excited to be holding an exhibition at The Roper Gallery, Bath Artists' Studios, called 'On the Edge'. Artists from across the eight Bath art trails and open studios have been invited to exhibit artwork in any style and medium that they felt captured the theme.
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BURDALL'S YARDBOS is pleased to introduce an exciting opportunity to exhibit prints and paintings in Burdall's Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath BA1 5NH. The exhibition is called 'The Art of Winter' and is intended to embrace the beauty of darker days, wintry weather, and seasonal celebrations.
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EXHIBITION NOW OVER!
'On The Edge' Exhibition at The Roper Gallery
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Exhibition Details and Submission Guidelines
'On The Edge’ exhibition will take place in The Roper Gallery situated in Bath Artists' Studios in Comfortable Place in Bath.
‘On The Edge’ is a notional title. Work can be a literal take, or artists are welcome to create a more expressionistic and abstract work. Feel free to interpret the theme as you wish!
‘On The Edge’ is a notional title. Work can be a literal take, or artists are welcome to create a more expressionistic and abstract work. Feel free to interpret the theme as you wish!
- Artists are invited to submit work if they have taken part in the past few years in one of the eight art trails and open studios in Bath (Bath Artists’ Studios*, Batheaston Art Trail, Bear Flat Artists, Combe Down Art Trail, Larkhall Open Studios, Newbridge Arts Trail, Widcombe Art Trail, 44AD Artspace*). *Note: only artists with studio spaces at BAS and 44AD can apply - the Roper Gallery or the 44AD gallery do not count.
- Artwork must not have appeared in any previous BOS exhibition (eg: RUH, Library, 44AD) or in any exhibition at The Roper Gallery in the past twelve months. With the exception of jewellery (see below) a maximum of two artworks per person, even if artists exhibit in different art trails or create both 2D and 3D work. If a piece sells and is taken away during the exhibition, the artist is permitted to replace with a similar sized piece, confirmed first with BOS.
- Jewellery of any type and size is welcome. Jewellers can submit a collection of up to eight pieces.
- 2D artwork of any size and medium is welcome but ideally no bigger than 90cm x 90cm (including frame if applicable). Strictly no clipart-frames.
- 3D pieces of any size and medium is acceptable. However, we suggest floor-standing work is no larger than 100cm x 55cm x 55cm; for shelf, table or plinth mounted works, no larger than 55cm x 55cm x 55cm.
- Prints mounted if large and behind cellophane can be placed in a browser. Up to five per artist, including greetings cards.
- Fees There is no fee to submit work but there will be a £5 gallery hanging fee for the first artwork accepted into the show, or £7.50 for two; and for jewellery £5 for up to four pieces, £7.50 for up to eight pieces. The fee covers the cost of venue hire and any advertising. In addition, artists are invited to exhibit up to five prints once artwork has been accepted at no extra charge. The Roper Gallery has 10% sales commission to be included in your sale price.
- Insurance All artwork (including canvases) is exhibited at the artist's own risk.
- Stewarding the exhibition requires artists to volunteer to fill a three hour morning or afternoon slot on one of the days the exhibition is open. If you can help steward, please confirm which dates and times you may be able to do when you submit. (Mon - Sat 10am - 1pm and 1pm – 4pm, Sun 1pm – 4pm)
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SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED!The Art of Winter" at Burdall's YardBOS is pleased to introduce an exciting opportunity to exhibit prints and paintings in Burdall's Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath BA1 5NH. The exhibition is called 'The Art of Winter' and is intended to embrace the beauty of darker days, wintry weather, and seasonal celebrations. The exhibition is due to run from 4th November 2025 - 19th December 2025 and will be open whenever Burdall's Yard is open for music and cultural events.
KEY DATES:
Submission deadline - midnight 24th October 2025 Confirmation of work acceptance - 26th October 2025 Hanging fee payment by - 31st October 2025 Drop off selected artwork - 1st - 2nd Nov at Ele's house in Combe Down, or 3rd November 2025 at Burdall's Yard, 12pm Exhibition Dates - Tuesday 4th November – Friday 19th December (opening times vary), including one full week, 17th November - 22nd November, 11am - 4pm when the cafe will also be open. Meet the Artists preview: Monday 17th November, 4pm - 6.30pm. Collect unsold artwork - Friday 19th December, 3pm - 4pm TBC* |
Exhibition Details and Submission Guidelines
‘The Art of Winter’ is a notional title. Work can be a literal take, or artists are welcome to create a more expressionistic and abstract work. Feel free to interpret the theme as you wish! There is no censorship on subject matter but please bear in mind it's a public space accessed by all sorts of people so nothing graphic or insensitive.
- Artists are invited to submit work if they have taken part in the past few years in one of the eight art trails and open studios in Bath (Bath Artists’ Studios*, Batheaston Art Trail, Bear Flat Artists, Combe Down Art Trail, Larkhall Open Studios, Newbridge Arts Trail, Widcombe Art Trail, 44AD Artspace*). *Note: only artists with studio spaces at BAS and 44AD can apply - the Roper Gallery or the 44AD gallery do not count.
- Artwork must not have appeared in any previous BOS exhibition or at Burdall's Yard in the past twelve months. A maximum of one artwork per person, even if artists exhibit in different art trails. If a piece sells and is taken away during the exhibition, the artist is permitted to replace it with a similar sized piece, confirmed with BOS.
- 2D artwork of any size and medium is welcome but ideally no bigger than 90cm x 90cm (including frame if applicable). Strictly no clipart-frames. MIRROR PLATES positioned either side of the frame must be attached for secure hanging.
- Fees There is no fee to submit work. If work is selected, a hanging fee of £5 is payable to cover the costs of the preview, posters and flyers. Burdall's Yard takes no commission and is not responsible for sales or queries
- Insurance All artwork (including canvases) is exhibited at the artist's own risk. The room is open when Burdall's Yard is open and will not be 'manned' directly by library staff or BOS.
- Labels A contact email address is essential (this will be on the artwork's label information) for potential buyers to contact you directly. BOS will also have its email address on display and will pass on any queries, but sales are your responsibility just the same as they are on the art trails and open studios you take part in..
- Closing date for submissions is Friday 24th October 2025.
- Confirmation of acceptance will be sent out by Sunday 26th October with details on how to pay the £5 fee. Payment must be received no later than Friday 31st October 2025.
- Delivery of artwork will be on 3rd November 10am - 12noon to Burdall's Yard. The exhibition will be hung the same afternoon.
SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED!
'Art at the Heart' Exhibition at the RUH
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Art at the Heart at the RUH
Our next Bath Open Studios group show will be at the RUH from 10 November 2025 - 3 February 2026 . We have had shows here many times over the years and it often produces a number of sales. Located in the hospital's central main corridor, many, many visitors, patients, and staff pass through and the feedback is always hugely positive with many uplifting stories of how the art has helped in often difficult and sad times. KEY DATES:
Submission deadline - midnight 24th October 2025 Confirmation of work acceptance - 26th October 2025 Hanging fee payment by - 31st October 2025 Drop off selected artwork - TBC* Exhibition Dates - Monday 10th November 2025 – Friday 30th January 2026 Collect unsold artwork - TBC* *Delivery and collection of artwork will be confirmed nearer the time, but most likely to the organiser of your usual art trail. Delivery by Sunday 9th November. The exhibition will be hung on Monday 10th November 2025. Collection likely between Tuesday 3rd February - Sunday 9th February 2026 from your art trail organiser. |
Exhibition Details and Submission Guidelines
- Artists are invited to submit work if they have taken part in the past few years in one of the eight art trails and open studios in Bath (Bath Artists’ Studios*, Batheaston Art Trail, Bear Flat Artists, Combe Down Art Trail, Larkhall Open Studios, Newbridge Arts Trail, Widcombe Art Trail, 44AD Artspace*). *Note: only artists with studio spaces at BAS and 44AD can apply - the Roper Gallery or the 44AD gallery do not count. Unfortunately, jewellery makers are not included for this particular exhibition as the RUH cannot accommodate it.
- Artwork must not have appeared in any exhibition at the RUH in the past twelve months. A maximum of two artworks per person, even if artists exhibit in different art trails. If a piece sells and is taken away during the exhibition, the artist is permitted to replace it with a similar sized piece, confirmed with BOS and Tony at the RUH.
- 2D artwork of any size and medium is welcome but ideally no bigger than 90cm x 90cm (including frame if applicable). Strictly no clipart-frames. Tony at the RUH advises not to submit box canvases or work that isn't behind glass, though in some instances it may be OK (such as a wooden relief wall piece). D-rings must be attached to the frame - more information on their position will be sent upon acceptance of work.
- 3D pieces are limited to 30cm in depth and height owing to the size of the glass wall cabinet (see image from our previous exhibitions). Any medium is acceptable.
- Fees There is no fee to submit work. If work is selected, the RUH requires a hanging fee of £5 for one piece, £7.50 for two pieces. This is payable for both 2D and 3D work. The RUH also takes a third in sales commission which goes directly to their Art at the Heart campaign, ensuring quality artwork can continue to inspire the walls of the hospital.
- Insurance All artwork is exhibited at the artist's own risk.
- Closing date for submissions is Friday 24th October 2025.
- Confirmation of acceptance will be sent out by WEDNESDAY 29th October with details on how to pay the £5 or £7.50 hanging fee. Payment must be received no later than Tuesday 4th November 2025.
- Delivery of artwork will be confirmed nearer the time, but most likely to the organiser of your usual art trail and by Sunday 9th November. The exhibition will be hung on Monday 10th November 2025.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
'Letters' Exhibition at Bath Central Library
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KEY DATES:
Submission deadline - midnight 1st June 2025 Confirmation of work acceptance - 5th June 2025 Hanging fee payment by - 12th June 2025 Drop off selected artwork - 17th June 2025 at Bath Central Library, 3pm - 3.30pm Artists Welcome - Saturday 21st June, 2pm - 3pm Exhibition Dates - Wednesday 18th June – Friday 1st August 2025 (Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm) Collect unsold artwork - Saturday 2nd August, 3pm - 4pm |
Artists are invited to take part in our 'Letters' exhibition at Bath Central Library in the Podium in central Bath. The exhibition will run from 18th June 2025 - 1st August 2025. Please note: While the exhibition is open Monday - Saturday, 9.30 - 4.30 (closed Sundays) - there are times when the room is closed for groups and events. Also note, you don't have to have joined the library to take part or visit!
Exhibition Details and Submission Guidelines
‘Letters’ is a notional title. Work can be a literal take, or artists are welcome to create a more expressionistic and abstract work. Feel free to interpret the theme as you wish! There is no censorship on subject matter but please bear in mind it's a public space accessed by all sorts of people so nothing graphic or insensitive.
- Artists are invited to submit work if they have taken part in the past few years in one of the eight art trails and open studios in Bath (Bath Artists’ Studios*, Batheaston Art Trail, Bear Flat Artists, Combe Down Art Trail, Larkhall Open Studios, Newbridge Arts Trail, Widcombe Art Trail, 44AD Artspace*). *Note: only artists with studio spaces at BAS and 44AD can apply - the Roper Gallery or the 44AD gallery do not count.
- Artwork must not have appeared in any previous BOS exhibition or at Bath Central Library in the past twelve months. A maximum of one artwork per person, even if artists exhibit in different art trails. If a piece sells and is taken away during the exhibition, the artist is permitted to replace it with a similar sized piece, confirmed with BOS.
- 2D artwork of any size and medium is welcome but ideally no bigger than 90cm x 90cm (including frame if applicable). Strictly no clipart-frames. D-rings must be attached to the frame.
- 3D pieces are limited to 30cm in depth and height owing to the size of the glass cabinet. Any medium is acceptable, including statement jewellery.
- Fees There is no fee to submit work. If work is selected, a hanging fee of £5 is payable to cover the costs of posters, the BOS website and its domain, and public liability insurance. This is payable for both 2D and 3D work. The library takes no commission and is not responsible for sales or queries
- Insurance Bath Open Studios has some public liability cover but all artwork (including canvases) is exhibited at the artist's own risk. The room is open when the library is open and will not be 'manned' directly by library staff or BOS.
- Labels A contact email address is essential (this will be on the artwork's label information) for potential buyers to contact you directly. BOS will also have its email address on display and will pass on any queries, but sales are your responsibility just the same as they are on the art trails and open studios you take part in.
- How to Apply: If you'd like to take part, please fill out the submission form or send an email ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1st to [email protected] stating your name, title of artwork, dimensions (including frame if applicable), medium, price, contact email address, 1mb jpeg of artwork.
- Closing date for submissions is midnight June 1st.
- Confirmation of acceptance will be sent out by June 5th with details on how to pay the £5 fee. Payment must be received no later than June 12th.
- Delivery of artwork will be on Tuesday 17th June between 3pm - 3.30pm to Bath Central Library. The exhibition will be hung the same day.
