Art in the City 25

Art in the City is a vibrant and inclusive outdoor painting 'Plein Air' competition hosted by That White Room in partnership with Gloucester BID and Llhanthony Priory celebrating creativity and community in the streets of Gloucester.

This unique event invites professional and amateur artists, children, and families to transform the city into a living canvas, showcasing their artistic talent and love for the arts.

This year’s event will take place on 2nd August Participants paint or draw one or more artworks on the day of the event to submit into the competition. We encourage families to walk around the city and discover places and things they might not have seen before to use as subjects for their artworks. The event is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level or background. We want families to paint alongside and be inspired by the artists taking part and so we provide free art materials, removing financial barriers and encouraging everyone to take part. From seasoned painters to those picking up a brush for the first time, Art in the City is about celebrating creativity, self-expression, and bringing about a shared sense of belonging.

Participants of all ages have the opportunity to showcase their work and compete for prizes in various categories, celebrating the diversity of talent within our community. The event will take place across the city with our base this year being Gloucester Docks where people come to pick up their free art packs and where our judging and prize giving will take place.  Our event is open to all. Our judges for the family event include Julie Kent Mbe and local artist Lisa Turner.

 Renowned Manchester artist MJ Ashcroft ROI member as well and  Tushar Sabale the founder of London Plein Air Painters and ROI award winner will head up our 'Plein Air' judging and artist and former "Art in the City' prize winner Sarah Darby and local wildcard  ‘Landscape artist of the year’ participant Abigail Waddell make up our panel alongside them. 

Plein Air Competition 1st Prize - £500 2nd Prize - £200 3rd Prize - £100 2 x Highly Commended - Vouchers

Family Competition - Free family art pack for 1st 100 registered, 10 x prizes for the winners 

Registration will be at Llhanthony Secunda Priory https://maps.app.goo.gl/FGEeMqEMZoKV22BF7

Refer to their website about access and parking https://www.llanthonysecunda.org.uk