Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery: Framed

 This exhibition runs until the 31st January 2026

Over 150 artists contributed pieces to this exhibition and the variety was tremendous and the talent unmistakable.  Submissions were invited from any artist in Cornwall and this year, there was a record number.  Not all pieces could be displayed but a video was made of those not selected which was also played in the gallery.

The vast majority of the were displayed on the walls and there were far fewer sculptural or 3D pieces.  Many of the pieces were for sale, which was great for both the artists and the museum.

Honestly, it was a lot to take in and I will see this exhibition again before it finishes.  I am sure I will be drawn to completely different pieces next time and see things I didn't see this time.

Visitors were invited to vote for the piece that made them happiest, the most skillful and the best in show as part of the People's Choice Awards.  Voting closes on the 24th December and the results will be announced on the 21st January.

I think the startling thing about an exhibition like this, is just how many talented people there are around.  It's always fascinating to get an insight in to how the world appears to others and see what they feel is their best work.  It's a bit like being a kid in a candy store, how do you choose which ones to look and give you full attention to, because there is just so much to admire.

I imagine this is an absolute highlight for many of the artists, to be exhibited at the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery.  It inspired me and when the next exhibition happens at the end of 2027, I would like to believe their might be a piece of mine in their too. just maybe.

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