Art Competitions & Shows
Art Competitions
Rotherham was for a very long time, something of an desert when it came competitions, artistic or otherwise. However things have changed.
Rotherham Open Art Exhibition
Address:- Central Library and Arts Centre, Walker Place, Rotherham, S65 1JH Tel. 44 (0)1709 336633, Fax. 44 (0)1709 336628. Rotherham's first open art exhibition took place in 2007 and has been held every year since. For 2010 Tel. 44 (0)1709 336633 Email cliftonparkmuseumatrotherham.gov.uk (remember to replace at with @) for details and an application form. Or visit the website www.rotherham.gov.uk - PDF files available here.
Rotherham Show
There are a few arts and craft competition classes at Rotherham Show every September, but these are for tiny prizes.
Swinton Lock Open Art Competition.
This takes place each year. So far I have been unable to find any details on the website for the current year. Visit their website at www.swintonlock.org.uk.
Art Shows
Art Shows are held from time to time and in various places around town. Sometimes individual artists hold their own exhibitions, sometimes art groups hire a church hall or similar venue. The Rotherham Society of Artists also holds an annual exhibition. Where I've found out any details these have been listed month by month in the Monthly Events Diary.