More than 460 works of art have been submitted to a regional open exhibition.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton has announced the finalists for its THG Open 2025, with a record number of entries coming from across the South West.
More than 100 selected pieces will go on display in the exhibition, which runs from July 12 to August 23, and will feature a wide range of media including sculpture, acrylic, oil, and pastel.
Nick Hookway, councillor and portfolio holder for culture, leisure, sport, and tourism, said: "The THG Open has been one of the most popular exhibitions in the calendar for over 17 years.
"We have seen many talented artists from the South West flourish after first exhibiting in the Open.
"This year’s exhibition promises to be the most inspiring yet."
A large proportion of the artworks explore themes connected to the natural world, including the work of young and emerging artists supported through THG’s Create Our Space youth project, funded by Arts Council England.
Among the featured artists is Grace Perry, a botanical artist and conservationist who examines the climate crisis through our relationship with plants.
Her piece Portraits of Seaweed highlights the beauty of seaweed species found across Cornwall.
Other artists include experimental analogue photographer Sian Cann, Bristol-based glass artist Rachael Durkan, Devon landscape painter Belinda Reynell, painter and printmaker Cecilia Rouncefield, and Devon artist and curator Peter Stiles.
The judging panel was led by THG curator Gemma Girvan, and included Francesca Elliot from the THG Youth Network, 2023 THG Open winner Sharon James, independent curator Tim Martin, and sculptor Martin Staniforth.
Winners will be announced at the exhibition’s opening event on July 12 from 3pm to 5pm, with the main prize of £500 and a £250 emerging artist award sponsored by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.
Visitors can also vote for their favourite artwork to win the £100 Visitors’ Choice Prize.
The THG Open 2025 exhibition will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm, with the prize-giving taking place during the private view on July 12 at 3.30pm.
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