Due to the global pandemic, unfortunately, the competition won't be held for the year 2020. "We have now chosen to defer the next competition to 2021, to ensure the best possible competition is run when it is safe and practical to do so. Meanwhile, we are undertaking the retrospective show to mark ten years of the BWPA—and to look forward to many more," the organizers of the competition explain.
"I would recommend this exhibition to anyone with an interest in art, photography, wildlife or the outdoors," Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Executive Leader and Executive Member for Resources at Chorley Council, told the media. "The new format this year will see the exhibition moved to an outdoor setting, in the grounds of Astley Hall, Coach House and Park," he continued.
#10 'Beneath The Kelp Forest (European Lobster)', By Alexander Mustard, 2017
"We are confident that this not only provides a new and exciting way to stage the exhibition; but also makes it a COVID-19-secure event, in the open air and socially distanced," Councillor Peter Wilson said about the exhibition in Chorley. "The exhibition is completely free to all visitors so I encourage everyone to come and check it out; check out Chorley!"
