HOME Manchester
Free to Apply
Closing: 19th February 2026
HOME Manchester invites artists to submit work for Manchester Open 2026, the biggest celebration of Greater Manchester’s creative talent, running 20th June-6th September 2026. This biennial exhibition fills HOME’s Main gallery with up to 450 artworks selected by a panel of art experts and community representatives. Open to all experience levels – established professionals, students, graduates, emerging talent, enthusiastic amateurs, and first-time artists aged 18+ (under 18s may enter via parent/guardian submission).
Submit work in categories including painting, drawing/print, photography, sculpture/installation, digital/moving image, textiles, and ceramics/glass. Awards include three artist development packages managed by Castlefield Gallery and HOME, one HOME Award for a solo exhibition in Granada Foundation Galleries focusing on new work development, and the People’s Prize voted by gallery visitors.