Simon Leahy-Clark, The AIR Open 2024

15 Aug – 21 Sep 2024
AIR Gallery, Manchester

The AIR Open 2024 returns for its 7th Year with an expanded showcase at Rogue Artist Studios.

The highly anticipated AIR Open 2024 is back for its seventh year, and this year’s event promises to be the most expansive and exciting yet. Hosted at Rogue Artist Studios CIC in Gorton, the exhibition will feature an extraordinary array of contemporary art from some of today’s most innovative artists.

This year’s showcase, with no thematic constraints, will present a diverse collection of contemporary works including video art, fine art, drawing, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media. Each piece was meticulously selected by a distinguished judging panel through an open call submission process, ensuring a high standard of artistic excellence.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to cast their vote for their favourite works, adding an interactive dimension to the event.

In addition to the physical exhibition, AIR Open 2024 will debut a virtual gallery on the opening night, showcasing the top 100 submissions that didn’t make the final cut. This initiative allows a broader audience to engage with the exceptional talent on display. For more details, follow our social media channels.

The AIR Open 2024 is proudly sponsored by Castlefield Gallery, Saul Hay Gallery, and Jacksons Art Supplies.

Artist featured: Aimee Spilsted, Alex Aiton, Amelia Frances Wood, ANDI, Archie Leigh-Jones, Becky Moon, Bethan Hamilton, Bill Psarras, Chris Lewtas, Ciarraí MacCormac, Craig fisher, Daniel H Bell, Emma Lloyd, Enxi Liu, Gareth Cairns, Hang Zhang, Helen Davies, Jay Ottewell, Julie Cassels, Justine Lesage, Kate Street, Katy Mason, Kelan Andrews, Laura Nathan, Lucy Ridges, Lucy Waters, Lois Hopwood, Luke Skiffington, Lula Braimbridge, Marc Remshaw, Marie Jones, Nicola Bolton, Nigel Grimmer, Nisaa Saeed Raja, Rachel Ackroyd, Ramon Omolaja Adeyemi, Ruby Tingle, Sam Owen Hull, Sara Hindhaugh, Simon Leahy-Clark, Steve Sutton, Tom Motley and Vincent James