In Proximity is the 7th Norwich Castle Open Art Show, supported by EAAF. The exhibition was selected by writer and curator Sarah Lowndes and artist Daniel & Clara, with Amanda Geitner, Director of EAAF and Lisa Newby, Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art at Norwich Castle. Featuring 93 works by 88 artists, In Proximity explores experiences of closeness, from ways of looking, making and interacting, to the impact of bringing together diverse
approaches in the same space.

Our work was included in the 2021 Norwich Open Show, and it is an honour to have been invited to join the selection panel for this year’s exhibition. It was a fascinating experience to see the breadth of work currently being made by fellow artists across East Anglia. The theme of In Proximity was very open and it is interesting how artists have responded to it – from exploring proximity to nature in both literal and imagined forms, to examining relationships with objects imbued with personal or historic significance, such as family heirlooms or archaeological artefacts that express a sense of closeness to people of the past. We are very much looking forward to seeing all the work brought together at the Castle. Daniel & Clara

It was a privilege to see the incredible range of work being made locally, proving how East Anglia supports the development of idiosyncratic and innovative artistic practices - and I very much look forward to seeing the final selection of works on display at the Castle in February 2026. Sarah Lowndes

All works in the exhibition are available for sale and the artists are generously donating a commission to EAAF. In a virtuous circle, EAAF in turn gives grants supporting the visual arts in the region!