Victoria Art Gallery, Bath — 120th Annual Open Exhibition (entrance)
Bath Society of Artists’ 120th Annual Open Exhibition at Victoria Art Gallery, Bath. I’m showing my linocut ‘Stairs II’ (100 × 70 cm), hand-printed on Somerset paper. The exhibition runs 18 October 2025 – 10 January 2026.
What is the Bath Society of Artists Open?
The Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition is a long-running, juried showcase bringing together painting, print, sculpture, photography and mixed media from artists working across the UK. Artists submit work via open call; a selection panel curates the final hang for the galleries of Victoria Art Gallery in the centre of Bath.
2025 Exhibition — Dates & Venue
Where: Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, UK
When: 18 October 2025 – 10 January 2026
Format: Juried open exhibition across multiple disciplines
Private View — Impressions
Salon-style rooms, strong printmaking this year, and a thoughtful balance between works on paper, painting and sculpture. The hang makes good use of the gallery’s natural light and high walls — perfect for large prints and bold monochromes.
Featured Work: Stairs II
Title: Stairs II
Medium: Linocut print
Size: 100 × 70 cm (paper)
Paper: Somerset fine art paper (St Cuthberts Mill)
Edition: 50 (hand-printed, signed and numbered)
Stairs II continues my architectural/botanical series — a play between glasshouse geometry and foliage, carved line by line and hand-printed without a press.
Why this show matters
Heritage & community: A historic open that connects regional audiences with contemporary practice.
Discovery: A chance to see emerging and established artists side by side, selected by an independent panel.
Setting: Central Bath location with generous viewing spaces and a steady flow of visitors through the season.
Plan your visit
Venue: Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
Dates: 18 Oct 2025 – 10 Jan 2026
Visitor info & tickets: please see the Victoria Art Gallery / Bath Society of Artists channels for opening times and access notes.
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A small number of unframed Stairs II prints are available directly from my studio. For enquiries or to reserve a number, please get in touch.
Detail of ‘Stairs II’ linocut — hand-carved linework on Somerset
Victoria Art Gallery exterior — Bath Society of Artists 120th Open
Wall label for ‘Stairs II’ at Victoria Art Gallery
Bath Society of Artists 120th Annual Open — gallery view with visitors
Bath Society of Artists Open — mixed media display at Victoria Art Gallery
