Yardley Arts Summer Open 2026

The Yardley Arts Summer Open 2026 is a major new open-call exhibition celebrating the very best of contemporary art. Running from 25 June to 19 July 2026, this exhibition invites artists from across the UK to submit both 2D and 3D works for selection by a panel of respected art professionals.

Now in its ninth year, Yardley Arts has become a vibrant hub in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire – a place where community, culture and artistic excellence meet. From our converted Victorian building, we continue to champion artists, present ambition exhibitions and welcome thousands of visitors who share a passion for art in all its forms.

As part of the programme, the exhibition will also feature in the popular Yardley Hastings Open Gardens event on Sunday 28th June 2026, with artists working live in participating gardens – creating a unique and inspiring dialogue between art, landscape and community.

Expected audiences: over 2,500 visitors in person and more than 10,000 online.