The Three Counties Open Exhibition is back! Taking place in the stunning and historical Burslem School of Art in Stoke-on-Trent. We wish to celebrate art in its many forms and the ways in which it enables us to express ourselves, enrich our lives, and connect us with one another in times of sadness, joy, and everything in-between.

 

Submissions have come from artists across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire; this year we had over 260 entries of which over 100 artists were selected by our judges.

Come along and immerse yourselves in what promises to be a fantastic summer art show for North Staffordshire. Explore the broad spectrum of work on display including Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Textiles and Sculpture.

We are pleased that a range of prizes will be awarded to this years exhibiting artists including: 
Arthur Berry Prize, from New Vic Archive Fund: £500 
Three Counties Open Art Award: £400 
Appetite People’s Prize, from Appetite: £250 
ACAVA Studio Artist Development Prize: Residency 
Barewall Gallery Newcomer Prize: £100 
Burslem School of Art Prize: £100 
City Learning Trust Young Artist’s Prize: £50 
The Art Studio Prize, from The Art Studio, Barracks, Newcastle-under-Lyme: £75 voucher 
The Sustainability Prize from North Staffs Friends of the Earth: £50 

New for 2023 is the Lunar Prize which will see one artist selected by double Michelin starred chef Niall Keating to have an exhibition at Lunar at Wedgwood.  

You can vote for your favourite artwork as part of the Appetite People's Prize during the summer both at the exhibition and online. This award has seen a shortlist of works selected by the Appetite Supper Club for you to make the final decision as to which artist receives the coveted People's Prize 2023. 

Judges for the 2023 show included Anna Francis from Airspace Gallery, Katey Goodwin from ArtUK, members of Appetite’s Supper Club, ArtsKeele, Barewall and Burslem School of Art Trust.  

We are excited to announce that there will be a series of workshops taking place during the summer on site for the first time. More information announced soon.