Group Exhibitions

Bath Open Studios isn't only about the individual trails. We hold group exhibitions in a variety of community spaces around Bath. As well as giving an opportunity for local artists to meet and share work with each other, these exhibitions showcase the work available all year round in all eight Bath Open Studios art trails and open studios. To submit work into these group shows, artists need only to have taken part in one of Bath's art trails and open studios in recent years, even if they're not due to take part in any this year.

Group exhibitions coming up:

Roper Gallery: 5th - 19th April 2025
Bath Central Library: 2nd July - 1st August 2025
RUH: October 2025
Burdall's Yard: 4th November - 19th December 2025

If you're an artist living in Bath and take part, or have ever taken part, in one of Bath's open studios or art trails, please submit the applicable form below when submissions open.

SUBMISSIONS OPENS SOON!

'Letters' Exhibition at Bath Central Library

Artists are invited to take part in our 'Letters' exhibition at Bath Central Library in the Podium in central Bath. The exhibition will run from 2nd July 2025 - 1st August 2025. Please note: While the exhibition is open Monday - Saturday, 9.30 - 4.30 (closed Sundays) - there are times when the room is closed for groups and events. Also note, you don't have to have joined the library to take part or visit!

Exhibition Details and Submission Guidelines

‘Letters’ is a notional title. Work can be a literal take, or artists are welcome to create a more expressionistic and abstract work. Feel free to interpret the theme as you wish! There is no censorship on subject matter but please bear in mind it's a public space accessed by all sorts of people so nothing graphic or insensitive.

Artists are invited to submit work if they have taken part in the past few years in one of the eight art trails and open studios in Bath (Bath Artists’ Studios*, Batheaston Art Trail, Bear Flat Artists, Combe Down Art Trail, Larkhall Open Studios, Newbridge Arts Trail, Widcombe Art Trail, 44AD Artspace*). *Note: only artists with studio spaces at BAS and 44AD can apply - the Roper Gallery or the 44AD gallery do not count.
Artwork must not have appeared in any previous BOS exhibition or at Bath Central Library in the past twelve months. A maximum of one artwork per person, even if artists exhibit in different art trails. If a piece sells and is taken away during the exhibition, the artist is permitted to replace it with a similar sized piece, confirmed with BOS.
2D artwork of any size and medium is welcome but ideally no bigger than 90cm x 90cm (including frame if applicable). Strictly no clipart-frames. D-rings must be attached to the frame.
3D pieces are limited to 30cm in depth and height owing to the size of the glass cabinet. Any medium is acceptable, including statement jewellery.
Fees There is no fee to submit work. If work is selected, a hanging fee of £5 is payable to cover the costs of posters and flyers. This is payable for both 2D and 3D work. The library takes no commission and is not responsible for sales or queries
Insurance All artwork (including canvases) is exhibited at the artist's own risk. The room is open when the library is open and will not be 'manned' directly by library staff or BOS.
Labels A contact email address is essential (this will be on the artwork's label information) for potential buyers to contact you directly. BOS will also have its email address on display and will pass on any queries, but sales are your responsibility just the same as they are on the art trails and open studios you take part in.
How to Apply: If you'd like to take part, please fill out the submission form or send an email ONCE SUBMISSIONS OPEN to [email protected] stating your name, title of artwork(s), dimensions (including frame if applicable), medium, price, contact email address, 1mb jpeg of artwork(s).
Closing date for submissions is (TBC).
Confirmation of acceptance will be sent out by (TBC) with details on how to pay the £5 fee. Payment must be received no later than (TBC).
Delivery of artwork will be on Tuesday 1st July at 12noon to Bath Central Library. The exhibition will be hung the same afternoon.

Submission Form - OPENS SOON!

After reading the exhibition information, if you would like to submit the permitted number of artworks, please fill in this form when submissions open. NOTE: You will receive a reply to this form within a day or two; we will ask you to send a jpeg of your artwork then.

PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS

Here are several of the advertisements for previous exhibitions, designed and curated by Ele Nash.

THE VENUES

We hold group exhibitions in a variety of venues in Bath. Here is a taster of past exhibitions.

Art at the Heart
Royal United Hospital

BOS regular holds an exhibition in Royal United Hospital's 'Art at the Heart' - which is an award winning art and design programme that stimulates healing and well-being and creates an uplifting environment for the hospital's patients, visitors and staff. Artists and makers from all seven Bath art trails show their works in the Central Gallery at the RUH. Paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics and mosaic are put on show and, with a third of all sales going towards the 'Art at the Heart' programme, it's a great opportunity not only to buy something unique and locally made but also to support the vital works of 'Art at the Heart'. Showing a selection in the hospital corridors is an exciting taste of the works which are created and available during the trails each year.

A sample from our exhibitions over the years

Bath Central Library
The Podium

BOS was pleased to introduce an exciting exhibition of artwork from across the seven Bath art trails and open studios in Bath Central Library. For a month, paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and prints were available to view and buy. Note, you don't have to have joined the library to visit!

A sample from our April 2024 exhibition

"We’ve had some lovely comments on the work, I think people have really enjoyed seeing it all." - Katie, Bath Central Library
"I like the Hellebores" - Rosie J
"Interesting and varied exhibition - thank you!" B. Aspey
"I am not an artist, but I work with words. I love to see others express their creativity!" Lee
"Lovely to see - thank you!" Kate from Canada
"All very pretty! Brilliant addition to the library!"
"Sunset on the lake - very beautiful. Love them all!"
"It is brilliant to show local artists!"
"Gorgeous art - thank you. A joy to behold!" Emma
"Beautiful artwork - thank you. My three-year-old and I love the bird paper-cut, the sitting room, and the landscape scenes especially."
"Beautiful art - great to see an exhibition space in Bath library!"
"Really great selection of work by local artists. Very good to see it in the library." Sue
"Very interesting sculpture!"

44AD Artspace,
Abbey Green

We were delighted to celebrate the selected artwork of over fifty BOS artists in this exhibition, centred around the notion of ‘Outside the Box’. Whether artists chose to be literal, or to explore art from a new perspective, using unconventional materials or a different creative process, the show provided a novel way of viewing art to prompt the viewer to think outside the box too.
The exhibition in 44AD, an art space that supports emerging artists and their work, felt like a natural home for Bath Open Studios. We wee delighted to hold our group exhibition in this relaxed and friendly gallery. Like 44AD, Bath Open Studios are proud to support local artists, showcasing individual art practices through art trails and open studios to inspire Bath communities, and provide opportunities to sell and buy unique and original artwork.

THE ROPER GALLERY

BOS is excited to be holding an exhibition at The Roper Gallery, Bath Artists' Studios, called 'On the Edge'. Artists from across the eight Bath art trails and open studios have been invited to exhibit artwork in any style and medium that they felt captured the theme.

BURDALL'S YARD

SUBMISSIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED

'Art at the Heart' Exhibition at the RUH: October 2025 - January 2026

Art at the Heart at the RUH
Our next Bath Open Studios group show will be at the RUH from October 2025 - January 2026 . We have had shows here many times over the years and it often produces a number of sales. Located in the hospital's central main corridor, many, many visitors, patients, and staff pass through and the feedback is always hugely positive with many uplifting stories of how the art has helped in often difficult and sad times.

Exhibition Details and Submission Guidelines

Artists are invited to submit work if they have taken part in the past few years in one of the eight art trails and open studios in Bath (Bath Artists’ Studios*, Batheaston Art Trail, Bear Flat Artists, Combe Down Art Trail, Larkhall Open Studios, Newbridge Arts Trail, Widcombe Art Trail, 44AD Artspace*). *Note: only artists with studio spaces at BAS and 44AD can apply - the Roper Gallery or the 44AD gallery do not count. Unfortunately, jewellery makers are not included for this particular exhibition as the RUH cannot accommodate it.
Artwork must not have appeared in any exhibition at the RUH in the past twelve months. A maximum of two artworks per person, even if artists exhibit in different art trails. If a piece sells and is taken away during the exhibition, the artist is permitted to replace it with a similar sized piece, confirmed with BOS and Tony at the RUH.
2D artwork of any size and medium is welcome but ideally no bigger than 90cm x 90cm (including frame if applicable). Strictly no clipart-frames. Tony at the RUH advises not to submit box canvases or work that isn't behind glass, though in some instances it may be OK (such as a wooden relief wall piece). D-rings must be attached to the frame - more information on their position will be sent upon acceptance of work.
3D pieces are limited to 30cm in depth and height owing to the size of the glass wall cabinet (see image from our previous exhibitions). Any medium is acceptable.
Fees There is no fee to submit work. If work is selected, the RUH requires a hanging fee of £5 for one piece, £7.50 for two pieces. This is payable for both 2D and 3D work. The RUH also takes a third in sales commission which goes directly to their Art at the Heart campaign, ensuring quality artwork can continue to inspire the walls of the hospital.
Insurance All artwork is exhibited at the artist's own risk.
How to Apply: If you'd like to take part, please fill out the submission form or send an email ONCE SUBMISSIONS OPEN to [email protected] stating your name, title of artwork(s), dimensions (including frame if applicable), medium, price, contact email address, 1mb jpeg of artwork(s).
Closing date for submissions is (TBC).
Confirmation of acceptance will be sent out by (TBC) with details on how to pay the £5 or £7.50 hanging fee. Payment must be received no later than (TBC).
Delivery of artwork will be confirmed nearer the time, but most likely to the organiser of your usual art trail and by (TBC). The exhibition will be hung on (TBC).

SUBMISSIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED

'The Art of Winter' Exhibition at Burdall's Yard

BOS is pleased to introduce an exciting opportunity to exhibit prints and paintings in Burdall's Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath BA1 5NH. The exhibition is called 'The Art of Winter' and is intended to embrace the beauty of darker days, wintry weather, and seasonal celebrations. The exhibition is due to run from 4th November 2025 - 19th December 2025 and will be open whenever Burdall's Yard is open for music and cultural events.

Exhibition Details and Submission Guidelines

‘The Art of Winter’ is a notional title. Work can be a literal take, or artists are welcome to create a more expressionistic and abstract work. Feel free to interpret the theme as you wish! There is no censorship on subject matter but please bear in mind it's a public space accessed by all sorts of people so nothing graphic or insensitive.

Artists are invited to submit work if they have taken part in the past few years in one of the eight art trails and open studios in Bath (Bath Artists’ Studios*, Batheaston Art Trail, Bear Flat Artists, Combe Down Art Trail, Larkhall Open Studios, Newbridge Arts Trail, Widcombe Art Trail, 44AD Artspace*). *Note: only artists with studio spaces at BAS and 44AD can apply - the Roper Gallery or the 44AD gallery do not count.
Artwork must not have appeared in any previous BOS exhibition or at Burdall's Yard in the past twelve months. A maximum of one artwork per person, even if artists exhibit in different art trails. If a piece sells and is taken away during the exhibition, the artist is permitted to replace it with a similar sized piece, confirmed with BOS.
2D artwork of any size and medium is welcome but ideally no bigger than 90cm x 90cm (including frame if applicable). Strictly no clipart-frames. D-rings must be attached to the frame.
Fees There is no fee to submit work. If work is selected, a hanging fee of £5 is payable to cover the costs of posters and flyers. Burdall's Yard takes no commission and is not responsible for sales or queries
Insurance All artwork (including canvases) is exhibited at the artist's own risk. The room is open when Burdall's Yard is open and will not be 'manned' directly by library staff or BOS.
Labels A contact email address is essential (this will be on the artwork's label information) for potential buyers to contact you directly. BOS will also have its email address on display and will pass on any queries, but sales are your responsibility just the same as they are on the art trails and open studios you take part in.
How to Apply: If you'd like to take part, please fill out the submission form or send an email ONCE SUBMISSIONS OPEN to [email protected] stating your name, title of artwork(s), dimensions (including frame if applicable), medium, price, contact email address, 1mb jpeg of artwork(s).
Closing date for submissions is (TBC).
Confirmation of acceptance will be sent out by (TBC) with details on how to pay the £5 fee. Payment must be received no later than (TBC).
Delivery of artwork will be on 3rd November at 12noon to Burdall's Yard. The exhibition will be hung the same afternoon.

EXHIBITION NOW OVER!

'On The Edge' Exhibition at The Roper Gallery

The Roper Gallery

KEY DATES:
Submission deadline - 22nd March
Confirmation of work acceptance - 25th March
Hanging fee payment by - 29th March
Drop off selected artwork - 3rd April (location TBC)
Artists Welcome Preview - Friday 4th April, 5pm - 6pm
Exhibition Dates - Saturday 5th – Saturday 19th April 2025
(Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 1pm – 4pm)
Collect unsold artwork - Saturday 19th April, 4pm - 5.30pm,
Tuesday 22nd April, 3pm - 4pm

Exhibition Details and Submission Guidelines

'On The Edge’ exhibition will take place in The Roper Gallery situated in Bath Artists' Studios in Comfortable Place in Bath.
‘On The Edge’ is a notional title. Work can be a literal take, or artists are welcome to create a more expressionistic and abstract work. Feel free to interpret the theme as you wish!

Artists are invited to submit work if they have taken part in the past few years in one of the eight art trails and open studios in Bath (Bath Artists’ Studios*, Batheaston Art Trail, Bear Flat Artists, Combe Down Art Trail, Larkhall Open Studios, Newbridge Arts Trail, Widcombe Art Trail, 44AD Artspace*). *Note: only artists with studio spaces at BAS and 44AD can apply - the Roper Gallery or the 44AD gallery do not count.
Artwork must not have appeared in any previous BOS exhibition (eg: RUH, Library, 44AD) or in any exhibition at The Roper Gallery in the past twelve months. With the exception of jewellery (see below) a maximum of two artworks per person, even if artists exhibit in different art trails or create both 2D and 3D work. If a piece sells and is taken away during the exhibition, the artist is permitted to replace with a similar sized piece, confirmed first with BOS.
Jewellery of any type and size is welcome. Jewellers can submit a collection of up to eight pieces.
2D artwork of any size and medium is welcome but ideally no bigger than 90cm x 90cm (including frame if applicable). Strictly no clipart-frames.
3D pieces of any size and medium is acceptable. However, we suggest floor-standing work is no larger than 100cm x 55cm x 55cm; for shelf, table or plinth mounted works, no larger than 55cm x 55cm x 55cm.
Prints mounted if large and behind cellophane can be placed in a browser. Up to five per artist, including greetings cards.
Fees There is no fee to submit work but there will be a £5 gallery hanging fee for the first artwork accepted into the show, or £7.50 for two; and for jewellery £5 for up to four pieces, £7.50 for up to eight pieces. The fee covers the cost of venue hire and any advertising. In addition, artists are invited to exhibit up to five prints once artwork has been accepted at no extra charge. The Roper Gallery has 10% sales commission to be included in your sale price.
Insurance All artwork (including canvases) is exhibited at the artist's own risk.
Stewarding the exhibition requires artists to volunteer to fill a three hour morning or afternoon slot on one of the days the exhibition is open. If you can help steward, please confirm which dates and times you may be able to do when you submit. (Mon - Sat 10am - 1pm and 1pm – 4pm, Sun 1pm – 4pm)