Framed is an open art exhibition coming to the museum this autumn. We’re shining a light on contemporary creativity in its many forms, with any artist working in Cornwall invited to submit work.

Do you create art in your spare time? Are you an emerging artist finding your feet? Do you make a living from your artistic practice? In which case we’re keen to see what you’re creating!

Please carefully read the full terms and conditions for entry which can be found here.

The online submissions form can be found here.

All artwork will need to be digitally registered by 9am on Friday 27 June. If selected for inclusion, work must be dropped off at the museum between 29th September and 6th October.

We can accept many art forms including drawing, painting, photography, textiles, sculpture and ceramics. Digital work can be accepted but may be displayed online rather than in the gallery.

All work submitted will be considered by the selection panel to be shown in the Framed: Cornwall Open exhibition taking place in the museum between 26th October 2026 – 1st February 2026. Inclusion is not guaranteed, and only one work can be submitted by each entrant.

Artists will be invited to a celebratory opening event and entered into the ‘People’s Choice Prize’. Good luck!

  Find out more here