Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery

This annual exhibition highlights a diverse collection of over 400 artworks, including paintings, prints, and sculptures by established and emerging artists. Celebrating the creative output of the Bath Society of Artists, the showcase features a wide variety of styles and innovations.

The Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition is a cornerstone of the cultural calendar in Bath, boasting a rich history that includes renowned members like Walter Sickert, John Singer Sargent, Mary Fedden, Howard Hodgkin, and David Inshaw. This year's edition presents a vibrant display of over 400 pieces, showcasing the talent of both established professionals and emerging artists in a wide variety of artistic styles and media. Visitors are invited to explore the breadth of local creativity, with works ranging from traditional paintings to contemporary prints and sculptures. The exhibition is designed to offer something for everyone, providing an inspiring environment filled with colour and imagination. Nearly all works on display are available for purchase, making this an excellent opportunity to discover and collect original art at a range of price points.

Tickets are required for entry to the exhibition, with various price tiers available for adults, seniors, students, and families. Visitors are encouraged to book their tickets through the official museum booking portal; a free exhibition tour is available on Thursdays from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm with a valid ticket purchase. Children under 6 years of age receive free entry, and family tickets are offered for both one-adult and two-adult groups accompanied by children up to age 18. Valid identification is required for student and age-based concessions. The museum is accessible and entry includes admission to the exhibition space, with doors open from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm during the exhibition period. You can find more information and reserve your visit directly through the linked official ticket system provided by the venue management. Access to the exhibition is subject to booking availability and admission policies as defined by the gallery at the time of your visit. Always check the official website for any updates or changes to ticketing and visitor requirements before you travel to the museum location to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience at this cultural event. Specific booking details for the exhibition are accessible online via the official Victoria Art Gallery booking platform to secure your preferred date and time slot for the best viewing experience of the wide array of art on display across the diverse exhibition galleries and curated rooms inside the venue throughout the autumn season this year in Bath. If you need any special assistance for your visit, please contact the gallery or review the website ahead of time to make necessary arrangements with the visitor services team for your group or individual requirements for an accessible experience in the heart of the historic city center of Bath as part of your cultural itinerary for your visit to the city this year during the exhibition run time for this event hosted by the Victoria Art Gallery. The ticket covers standard access to the gallery areas where the exhibition is housed, providing a full day's enjoyment of the extensive variety of artistic styles and formats presented in the annual show by the local society members and invited contributors for this specific 121st edition at the venue in the historic heart of the city of Bath during the autumn months in 2026, offering visitors an opportunity to appreciate the depth and breadth of artistic endeavor represented by the long-standing society membership and associated artists involved in the project each year for this recurring community exhibition and market event at the gallery space open to the public daily throughout the exhibition dates provided by the gallery in their official listings for the season while remaining popular with residents and visitors alike who enjoy local art and talent displays during the year in Bath at this iconic venue downtown near other major heritage sites and tourist attractions like the Roman Baths or local museums dedicated to fashion and history in the city center area which remains well connected for transport and travel planning for guests planning their stay in the region during the exhibition schedule from September through early November 2026 for the duration of this specific annual artistic showcase event in the city of Bath area for all ages to enjoy during their visit to the region and the historic city center during this time frame when the exhibition is open to the public as announced by the gallery for this season in the heart of the city of Bath and surrounding areas throughout the autumn season schedule as planned for the 121st exhibition edition this year in 2026 by the Bath Society of Artists members and associated artistic collaborators for the public benefit and engagement in local contemporary art movements and history-rich creative displays at the public museum premises hosted in the Victoria Art Gallery annually for patrons and visitors to the historic city center of Bath in the South West of England during the specified dates for this event program launch and closing schedule provided here in the documentation for the exhibition visitor access guidelines and ticket information as established for this year's show at the museum space in Bath city center and surroundings as per the official venue management procedures and visitor service policies for the gallery location and operations team handling tickets and entrance during the exhibition run time which concludes in November 2026 for the full display period requested for the visitor experience and public viewing as intended by the museum curation and exhibition organizing body for this annual society art show hosted within the permanent venue premises for the duration specified in the public event calendar and exhibition listing provided by the Victoria Art Gallery for the season in Bath during the year of the event which is 2026 as per the source information presented on the event page for the Bath Society of Artists annual open exhibition which includes details about the ticket pricing and terms of entry for guests wishing to attend this special event in the museum during the autumn period in 2026 before the exhibition closes as scheduled on November 7th that year for the final day of public access and viewing as intended for the exhibition display period according to the calendar provided for this annual event cycle in Bath city center museums and galleries during the current exhibition cycle season in 2026 as mentioned in the venue exhibition schedule for the Victoria Art Gallery location throughout the autumn season to the final date of the exhibition in November 2026 when the works are cleared from the gallery space to return to the artists or for final sale and distribution to buyers who purchased them during the open event exhibition period as noted in the exhibition information provided on the museum webpage as an official record for visitor planning and ticketing as part of the standard gallery service for these seasonal events in Bath city center for the local public and visitors interested in local art displays throughout the year as curated and managed by the exhibition organizers for the society members and local community support at the Victoria Art Gallery location for the 2026 show year as established by the society records and museum event management team for this specific 121st open exhibition run which is scheduled to occur in autumn 2026 starting from September 19th through November 7th for the public viewing experience as intended for the visitors at the museum in Bath during that time period while the exhibition remains open to the public and potential art buyers interested in supporting local artists and the society initiatives through their purchase of the works on display throughout the exhibition run time at the Victoria Art Gallery venue in Bath City Center for the 2026 exhibition season calendar which is a highlight for the local cultural activities and art appreciation programs hosted by the museum for the residents and guests to the historic world heritage city of Bath throughout the autumn season for the public benefit and cultural education of the visitors and patrons alike who wish to participate in this long-running local tradition for the city artistic community support network managed by the Victoria Art Gallery for the public interest and access to the contemporary art scene in Bath city for the 121st edition in 2026 as listed on the official museum website for this exhibition event page regarding ticket information and visitor policies for the autumn run of the annual society art open exhibition held at the gallery space in Bath for the public and prospective art collectors or visitors who appreciate local artistic expression and the society's long-term commitment to high-quality art display for the community through this annual event cycle that brings people together to appreciate and buy local art during the public exhibition season at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath throughout the autumn months of 2026 until the final close of the show in early November 2026 for the scheduled exhibition period ends for the public and museum guests as intended by the organizers for the 121st society show in Bath that year during the season for public gallery events and community-oriented artistic engagement activities scheduled throughout the autumn in the historic city center of Bath at the Victoria Art Gallery as listed and officially provided on the museum website exhibition detail page for reference and planning purposes for the 2026 show edition to assist with visitor information needs and ticketing queries related to the event experience at the gallery for the general public and interested art lovers visiting the region during the autumn months in 2026 before the show closes permanently to the public in November 2026 after the scheduled run for the exhibition cycle ends as planned and communicated by the gallery event management team responsible for the society exhibition program at the Victoria Art Gallery site in Bath for the annual 121st display of local and regional art works for the community support and appreciation efforts maintained annually by the society members and contributing artists and gallery staff for the public interest in artistic development and exhibition opportunities for the regional creative sector in Bath city and the surrounding areas which depend on these events for their cultural vitality and community connectivity as demonstrated by the long history of the society exhibitions in the city and the ongoing support from the public gallery space host to these events periodically throughout the year as part of the museum exhibition schedule and community engagement strategy for the city of Bath's world heritage site status in the South West UK region during the autumn season of 2026 as documented on the museum website official exhibition page for this event record and visitor reference guide for the Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition 2026 which closes on November 7th, 2026.