Visitors have the chance to admire more than 120 amazing works of art from Lincolnshire’s talented artists in a brand-new exhibition at Lincoln’s free public art gallery.
More than 400 artists answered The Usher Gallery Trust’s open call for entries for their second open exhibition, ‘Art of the Now’, which celebrates the breadth and variety of artists living in Lincolnshire.
In total, judges received an incredible 900 pieces of artwork, from paintings and photography to collage and ceramics. The youngest entry came from a budding artist aged just five years old!
Ian Walter, Chair of the Usher Gallery Trust, said: “We like to give Lincolnshire’s talented artists the opportunity to showcase their work at the county’s foremost art gallery and they certainly didn’t disappoint us with their response!
“The expert judging panel were most impressed by the creativity and skill on show and had their work cut out narrowing the selection to 126 pieces for display.
“The Trustees of the Usher Gallery Trust very much hope that you enjoy this exhibition of art, made in Lincolnshire."
Pictured left to right: Will Mason, head of culture at Lincolnshire County Council, Cllr Natalie Oliver, executive member for culture, and Ian Walter, chair of The Usher Gallery Trust, visit the Art of the Now exhibition
Among the 126 pieces, four have been awarded special prizes:
- Lord Cormack Award: First prize awarded to Jane Frederick for her work Horticultural Heroine: Frances Daisy Maynard. Countess of Warwick dressed as Marie Antoinette 1897
- The Rob Parker Prize for best work with a landscape theme was awarded to Paul Letchworth’s Up Michaelgate
- The Peter Moss Prize for best 3D work was awarded to Gavin Brown’s Violently, with Flowers
- The prize for best work in Under 18’s category was awarded to Eliza Buckley for her work The Industry
Visitors can get involved and pick their winner of a special fifth award - 'The People's Choice'. Don't forget to fill in the form and cast your vote!
On top of the opportunities to display their artwork select works will also be on sale so you can support local artists and take the work home with you once the exhibition has finished.
The exhibition coincides with the launch of 'Stories from the Stores', a brand new display showcasing the work of local artists inspired by Lincolnshire’s varied landscape, in two transformed gallery spaces.
‘Art of the Now’ is on display at The Usher Gallery until 19 October 2025.
Find the gallery on Danes Terrace, Lincoln, and is open from 10am to 4pm, Thursday to Monday. Entry is free. Plan your visit now at www.ushergallery.com