Current Projects
Open Institute Studios - Applications Now Open
Register your interest in studio spaces now. We will be able to share further details soon, but in the meantime let us know what you are looking for.
Click here to apply
Window Gallery Applications
As part of our studio complex at Island Green Retail Park, we will host a rolling programme of exhibitions in our window gallery spaces. These exhibitions will showcase artists’ work and are intended to be viewed from outside the building.
There will be two spaces available to apply for:
Window Gallery (for wall based works)
Window Sculpture Gallery (for freestanding sculptural pieces, or small pieces that can sit on the window ledge.)
Wrexham Painting Prize - Applications Now Open
The second Wrexham Painting Prize, in close association with the Open Institute, is now open for applications. The prize aims to highlight innovation and experimentation within the medium. Shortlisted artists will have their work exhibited in an exhibition at the Open Institute. The winners will be selected by a panel of professionals that will be announced in the coming weeks.
Prizes will include:
Material prizes from sponsors
Cash Prizes
Applications will be open to any artists working in painting within the UK.
Check out last year's winners: https://www.wrexhampaintingprize.co.uk/2025
Deadline: 6th September at 23:59
https://www.wrexhampaintingprize.co.uk