Art in the Sunflowers Application Form

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To register for Art in the Sunflowers 2026, please complete the form below.
Alternatively register on the day (delays possible).

Artists of all abilities and ages are invited to join us for a day of sun and creativity at the Dorset Sunflower Trail. All levels of experience welcome.

Generous cash and voucher prizes in all categories.

The competition categories are :-
18+ Experienced
18+ Enthusiasts
Senior – 14, up to, and including 17
Intermediate – 10, up to, and including 13
Junior – 5, up to, and including 9

Registration fee
18 and over £10 (Trail & Competition)
5 to 17 £5 (Trail Only, free entry to Competition)
Under 5s Free

Registration

Art in The Sunflowers – is open to any artist who has registered.
Charges – this includes entrance to Sunflower Trail and Art Competition
Each artist ’18 and over — £10 (if adult not participating in competition £5 to cover entrance)
Each artist ’5 to 17 is — £5 (Trail Only, free entry to Competition)
Under 5’s free entrance to Sunflower trail only
Children’s ages will be asked for in the form below and charged accordingly.

Registration Type(Required)

Adult/Artist (’18+)

Adult/Artist plus Children (‘5 up to and including 17)

Adult/Non Artist plus Children (‘5 up to and including 17)

Number of Children ('5 up to and including 17)(Required)

Running Total

Your Name & Details

Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Town of residence(Required)

For Artists over 17, are you?(Required)

Do you have an Artists website or regularly sell your work?
If you answered ’Yes’ to either of the questions you qualify as an Established Artist If the answer to both questions above is ’No’ you qualify as an Enthusiast.

Established Artist

Enthusiast

Child's Name & Details

Note, you do not need to register your child if under 5 years old

1st Child Name(Required)

Age(Required)

2nd Child Name(Required)

Age(Required)

3rd Child Name(Required)

Age(Required)

4th Child Name(Required)

Age(Required)

Parent/Guardian Details

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Phone(Required)

About Art in the Sunflowers

Where did you hear about Art in the Sunflowers?(Required)

Art in Poundbury social media

Art in Poundbury website

Sunflower Trail media

Dorset Echo

Poundbury Magazine

Word of mouth

Other

Other (optional)

If other, where did you hear about Art in the Sunflowers?

Photography – Please tick all that applies(Required)

Photography will be taken at this event for publicity for use on our website and social media, press, printed materials, and promotion of our work for no longer than 5 years. The photographers are members of Art in Poundbury. Wristbands will be available at the event to identify those who do not consent to photography.

I consent to photography which includes me.

I consent to group photography which includes my child/children. I understand further consent will be taken if individual photo of my child/children is to be taken.

I understand I can change my mind at anytime and ask for photographs which includes me or my child/children to be destroyed (note those used already might already be shared and can’t be removed).

I do NOT consent to photography.

Payment Details

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Discount

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Terms & Conditions(Required)

– The competition is open to all artists who have registered for Art in the Sunflowers 2026.
– There are five competition categories.
— Experienced Artist (18+)
— Enthusiast Artist (18+)
— Senior (14–17 years inclusive)
— Intermediate (10–13 years inclusive)
— Junior (5–9 years inclusive)
– All artwork must be created on the day of the event. There are no restrictions on the size of your work.
– Registration and check-in take place at the Sunflower Trail between 11.00am and 1.00pm. Artwork may be created at any time between 11.00am and 4.00pm.
– Before you begin, the reverse of every canvas, board or other painting surface you intend to use must be stamped with the Art in Poundbury logo. This confirms that the work has been created during the event.
– You are welcome to produce as many artworks as you wish during the day. However, only one piece may be submitted for judging.
– A link for uploading your entry will be emailed to all registered participants and will also be available on the Art in Poundbury website.
— 18+ categories: Upload link available by midday on Monday 3rd August.
— 5–17 categories: Upload link available by midday on Monday 10th August.
– Winners in the 18+ categories will be announced by Friday 7th August via the Art in Poundbury website and social media channels.
– Winners in the 5–17 categories will be announced by Friday 14th August via the Art in Poundbury website and social media channels.
– Details of the judging panel will be published on the Art in Poundbury website. All submitted entries, not just the winning artworks, will be displayed in the online gallery.
– Should the event need to be postponed because of adverse weather or other circumstances beyond our control, at least 48 hours’ notice will be given wherever possible.
– If the event is cancelled, Art in Poundbury reserves the right to either:
— reschedule the event for a later date, or
— allow artists seven days from 2nd August to visit the Sunflower Trail, create their artwork, and submit it for judging. Full details of any revised arrangements will be published on the website.
– The combined fee to enter both the sunflower trail and the competition) of £10 is non-refundable.
– In the event the competition is run in the 7 days after 2nd August, all entrants who have not already done so should register to enter the competition via the Art in Poundbury web

By registering, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Competition Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.

I agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Your Name & Details

Child's Name & Details

Parent/Guardian Details

About Art in the Sunflowers

Payment Details

Sunday 2nd August 2026 — 11am to 4pm