Spend a glorious day painting amongst thousands of spectacular sunflowers at Maiden Castle Farm ( in fact nearly a million sunflower seeds have been sown this year). Open to artists of every age and ability, this much-loved event combines creativity, community and a little friendly competition, with fantastic prizes across a range of age and experience categories. Whether you enjoy sketching, watercolour, acrylics or oils, you’ll find endless inspiration in the vibrant fields and beautiful Dorset countryside. Bring your family, your friends and your favourite art materials, enjoy a relaxed day outdoors, and be part of a wonderful event raising funds for Dorset County Hospital’s Emergency & Critical Care Appeal. Sunshine, sunflowers and art – what could be better?
Art in the Sunflowers Application Form
How It Works
🎨 Adults (18+)
Art in the Sunflowers Day
- Register and paint en plein air on our dedicated event day.
- Create your artwork in the sunflower fields.
- Upload one image for judging after the event.
🌻 Under 18s
Paint Any Day
- Visit the Sunflower Trail on any day during the event.
- Create your artwork in the fields.
- Borrow our free art materials (subject to availability).
- Upload a photograph of your artwork for judging
Prizes for Art in the Sunflowers 2026 – full details here. Top prize of £200 with many other prizes in the 5 categories
Everyone is welcome to paint for fun throughout the trail, whether you’re entering the competition or simply enjoying a creative day among the sunflowers.
Prizes for Art in the Sunflowers 2026
Established (18+ Experienced)
Winner. £200 cash, giclée print and greeting cards / (Rolls Landscaping| Art2Card)
Runner-up. £150 cash and greeting card (Places for People | Art2Card)
Enthusiast (18+)
Winner. £150 cash, giclée print and greeting cards. (Morrish Homes | Art2Card)
Runner-up. £100 cash and greeting cards. (CG Fry | Art2Card)
Senior (Ages 14–17)
Winner £50 + greeting cards. (Rotary Poundbury | Art2Card)
Runner-up. £15 + greeting cards. (Rotary Poundbury | Art2Card)
Intermediate (Ages 10–13)
Winner. £35 The Works voucher + greeting cards. (Rotary Poundbury | Art2Card)
Runner-up £15 – the works voucher. (Rotary Poundbury | Art2Card)
Junior (Ages 5–9)
Winner. £25 The Works Voucher + card. (Rotary Poundbury | Art2Card)
Runner-up. £15 The Works Voucher + greeting cards. (Rotary Poundbury | Art2Card)
