The Young Arts Open is a free, open submission art competition for young people aged 18 and under living, working, or attending school or college in the districts of Fenland, West Norfolk, or South Holland. The exhibition is in its fourth year and is organised by Wisbech and Fenland Museum and supported by 20Twenty Productions CIC.

This year, prizes have once again been generously sponsored by Wisbech Rotary.

Entries are welcomed from individuals, schools, and groups.

Artwork can be submitted from Wednesday 18 February to Saturday 21 March 2026. The Museum is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

For full details of conditions of entry, please download the relevant entry form below.

Individual Entry Form

Schools Entry Form

Group Entry Form

This year’s exhibition dates are: Saturday 28 March to Saturday 18 April 2026.

All artworks are returned after the exhibition.

For enquiries about this competition, please contact:

Louise Haselgrove, Learning and Community Participation Officer

T: 01945 583 817

E: volunteering@wisbechmuseum.org.uk