Now in its 12th year, the Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) exhibition runs in Wells, Somerset, from Saturday 5 August to Saturday 2 September 2023.
The free exhibition includes an Installation Show, 29 site-specific works located throughout the Cathedral and its grounds, and a Gallery Show with 137 artworks across painting, sculpture, print, photography, drawing and more displayed in a white-wall gallery in the Cathedral’s Cloisters.
The final selection for the WAC 2023 exhibition includes over 160 works from artists based in Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Spain, Slovakia, Panama and the USA in addition to strong representation from the UK itself.
Established in 2012 by artists for artists, Wells Art Contemporary is an open competition for innovative visual art. Based in the beautiful cathedral city of Wells, Somerset, this yearly exhibition aims to support creatives, stimulate debate, and push the boundaries of the visual arts scene both nationally and internationally.
As part of its ongoing education and outreach programme, WAC collaborates with local and mental health charities to display artworks and community projects alongside the exhibition: