For those of you that joined us at Art in the Park 2023 you will know it was a huge success. The sun shone and nearly a 100 artists joined in the fun all over the Great Field between Poundbury and Dorchester. A day of sun, fun and painting!
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced outdoor artist we would love you to join us. Let’s get more than a hundred artists painting in this wonderful community space. Whether your preference be wild flower meadows, distant views or buildings (or a mix of the 3) you will find them on the Great Field.
Art in Poundbury will also be working with PiPs Cafe and Meeting Hub to offer some child friendly activities.
And for those of you who do not want to paint or draw we have other activities planned.
“The Great Field Find the Wildlife’ challenge. A lighthearted activity led by the very talented Miles King, founder of People need Nature – more details here.
Also free Tai Chi sessions – just turn up – at 1pm and 3pm and lead by local business The Chi Zone.
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Details of the day
The competition categories are :-
18+ Experienced
18+ Enthusiasts
Senior – 14 up to and including 17
Intermediate – 11 up to and including 13
Junior – up to and including 10
Registration fee
18 and over £10
17 and Under – Free.
10am to 12 noon – register with Art in Poundbury team in front of PiPs Café
Based on the Great Field paint to your heart’s content – any view that inspires you.
The Art in Poundbury desk will be manned until 4pm to help with any queries or help you may need.
Noon Children under 11 are invited to come (with an accompanying adult) and have free arty fun on the field with all materials and guidance provided by Art in Poundbury. Look out for us at the Rolls Landscaping van!
You will be sent a link with which you attach your image and return to Art in Poundbury by midday on Sunday 1st June
All winners will be announced by end of the day on Monday 2nd June 2025
Generous prizes in all categories please see downloadable Art in the Park 2025 Fact Sheet for details.
Art in the Park Prizes 2025
Experienced Category (18+)
Winner: £200 + giclee print, 36 greetings cards, and the opportunity to exhibit locally.
Runner Up: £100 + 36 greetings cards and the opportunity to exhibit locally.
Enthusiasts (18+)
Winner: £200 + giclee print, 36 greetings cards, and the opportunity to exhibit locally.
Runner Up: £100 + 36 greetings cards and the opportunity to exhibit locally.
Under 18 Senior (14-17)
Winner: £50 Herrings Voucher + 36 greetings cards.
Runner Up: £10 Herrings Voucher + 36 greetings cards.
Intermediate (11-13)
Winner: £35 Herrings Voucher + 36 greetings cards.
Runner Up: £10 Herrings Voucher + 36 greetings cards.
Junior (Up to 10)
Winner: £25 Herrings Voucher + 36 greetings cards.
Runner Up: £10 Herrings Voucher + 36 greetings cards.
With huge thanks to our sponsors.
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