International art returns to Wells as Wells Art Contemporary exhibition opens in cathedral

By Laura Linham

An international art exhibition returns to Wells this autumn as Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) takes over the cloisters and internal spaces of Wells Cathedral from Wednesday 8 October to Saturday 1 November.

This year's show features 93 shortlisted works displayed in a white‑wall gallery wound around three sides of the cathedral cloisters, alongside 22 site‑specific installations scattered through the cathedral and gardens. The open competition, now in its 14th year, draws entries from around the world.

WAC chair Paddy O'Hagan said: "We are absolutely delighted to be hosted again by Wells Cathedral. It is a truly magnificent and special setting … This is an art exhibition unlike any other … we invite everyone to experience some of the finest work from around the world, right here in Wells."

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