‘Avoncroft Open Air Art Competition’

in association with Avoncroft Arts Centre 13 July 2025.

Calling all Artists to be creative in the beautiful grounds of Avoncroft Museum.

The gates will be open from 9.30am so you can get the pitch you desire, set up and be ready for the judges to decide on winners by 3.pm.

artist drawing on an easel with a field with windmill with blue sky

  • Bring your equipment set up in your chosen location we have 19 acres of countryside.
  • Over 30 historic buildings and structures ( you can also set up inside).
  • Spend the day Sunday 18th August  from 9.30am with judging at 3pm from where the artist is set up
  • at 3.45pm all artists to meet outside Guesten Hall for a preview of all pieces and Prize giving.
  • Select your choice of art medium  paints, chalk, pastels etc.
  • The museum will be open to the public so please be prepared for some interaction.
  • Finish at home frame and mount your art
  • Bring to Public Exhibition on 7th & 8th September 2024, our Heritage Open Day Free Weekend.
  • You decide if you want to sell your art and how much (a percentage will be taken for costs).
  • The cost of adult artist entry £12.50 to include entrance to the museum (pre booked ticket only).
  • The cost of child artist entry under 16’s £5 (to include entrance to the museum (pre booked tickets only)
  • Child Artist will require an adult who will require a day ticket
  • People accompanying the Artist i.e.. partners, parents please buy a day ticket
  • Free Tea, Filter Coffee, squash.
  • Prizes will be awarded to 1st 2nd and 3rd Entrants.
  • Exhibition at a later date to take place under the historic beams of the Guesten Hall Roof.
  • Craft stalls
  • Food & drink

Just want to come along for the day to admire the artist at work just book a day ticket.

Avoncroft Arts Society

FREE