Exeter Contemporary Open is an annual exhibition, selected from hundreds of entries, submitted by artists from across the UK. It forms a major highlight of the South West’s cultural calendar and a vital springboard for the careers of emerging contemporary artists.

This year’s shortlist showcases the work of fifteen contemporary visual artists who work across painting, sculpture, photography and video.

2024 ARTISTS

MILLY PECK | LOW PROFILE | ARUN SOOD | HENRY MILLER | LYNN FULTON | LAURA WORMELL | RUTH CALLAND | NICOLA BEALING | JESS SCOTT | MIN ANGEL | MONICA PEREZ VEGA | SHARP | IÑAKI SUSBIELLES | LAURA HOPES | YEON SUNG LEE

The exhibiting artists, who were selected by Jes Fernie (Independent Curator), Tania Kovats (Artist and Educator) and Phoenix Gallery Curator, Matt Burrows, are each eligible to receive the £1000 Overall Award and £500 additional Award as well as the £250 Audience Choice Award, which will be voted for by exhibition visitors over the course of the exhibition.